Fourth Sunday in Advent leads way to Christmas
December 21, 2025, the fourth Sunday in Advent, included candle lighting by the Bezdek family and a convivial time for fellowship in the parlor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC.
Third Sunday in Advent includes candles and Konbit Sante
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, guest speaker Perry Newman, executive director of Konbit Sante, joined the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily for a dialogue about the community health center in Haiti that Newton Highlands Congregational Church has long supported. Ingrid Rudié and Peter Russell also spoke about Konbit Sante. The Montgomery family lit the Advent candles. …
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A message from the pastor
Tugging the thread from Lot to Janus to Jeremiah… Dear Friends in Christ, A number of people have told me they do not follow the news lately. Many people are pleased that 2025 is over. And at an event in October twenty-one college students told me they are not optimistic about the future. But now …
Christian Education: What does God have in store for us this year?
Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43: 18-19 Welcome! The new year has begun! We will start with reflection, and we will focus on our …
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All invited to January 2 potluck
The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends of all ages at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if possible. There will be games/Wii in the …
Celebrate loved ones with poinsettias for chancel
Celebrate loved ones with beautiful poinsettias that will decorate the chancel at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, during Christmastime. Purchasers may write a dedication when they place their order; dedications submitted by Monday, December 22, at 10:00 a.m., will be included in the Christmas Eve bulletins. Contact us with questions.
Volunteers move chair rack from basement to Great Hall
An energetic group of volunteers moved a large metal chair rack from the basement to a closet in the Great Hall of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Volunteers included Peter Boberg, Henry and Rich Bryden, Randy Ellis, and Misha Hill. The move was initated by Yoko Bryden, building manager. She …
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Sandwich makers make news
The children and youth of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), made news with their benevolent sandwich making in December 2025. NewTV interviewed Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, and Megan Kolodny, church school teacher, and ran a news segment about the children’s service project. Waltham Times ran an article about the project and mentioned …
Annual Advent Market attracts aficionados of giving for good
On December 7, 2025, the Great Hall at Newton Highlands Congregational Church was the scene of the church’s annual Advent Market, led by Holly Grieb, Kitty Rieske, and other members of the church’s Mission Committee. Shoppers purchased handcrafted Christmas items, including gift tags and cards, candles, crocheted items, and baked goods. The Advent Market raised …
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Reindeer return to Lincoln Street lawn
Jeff Kaplan, longtime friend of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, veterinarian, and fan of holiday lights, installed three diverse lighted reindeer on the church lawn on December 6, 2025. Dr. Kaplan braved the cold to complete the installation before the church’s annual Christmas pageant and Advent Market on December 7.