Congregational meeting to be held October 19, 2025
All NHCC members are called to a short in-person congregational meeting after worship on Sunday, October 19, 2025. The meeting will include updates on the church budget and membership.
Choir robes cleaned
The beautiful blue choir robes of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, were cleaned in September 2025 thanks to the efforts of Music Director Jan Zimmerman. The newly resplendent robes will be matched only by the lilting voices of the choir members.
Community choir warms September 28 service
The Lord sets prisoners free, the Lord gives sight to the blind,the Lord lifts up those who are bowed down, the Lord loves the righteous. The Lord watches over the foreigner and sustains the fatherless and the widow,but he frustrates the ways of the wicked. Psalm 146: 7-9 Sometime-singers joined the choir at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, September 28, 2025, enriching the choral offerings. …
All invited to two Community Connection sessions — October 5 and 19
Please gather for two Community Connection sessions in October 2025 as Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, undergoes a landscape master planning process with landscape architect Karen Sebastian and design builder and restoration contractor David Nauss. The Community Connection effort was launched on Sunday, June 1, 2025, with a conversation about the church entrance. Point people for the …
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Child survivor of the Holocaust to speak on September 30, 5:00 p.m., in Needham
All are invited to a talk by Janet Singer Applefield, a child survivor of the Holocaust, author, notable speaker, and change agent, on Thursday, September 30, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., in Needham, MA. Ms. Singer Applefield was born in Poland. When she first arrived in the U.S. in 1947, her father asked her to write …
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Healing balm discussed in weekly worship
Sometimes I feel discouraged and think my work’s in vain,but then the Holy Spirit revives my soul again. “There Is a Balm in Gilead” In the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, worship service on September 21, 2025, both children and adults discussed the meaning of the hymn “There Is a Balm in Gilead.” The Reverend …
Donate blankets and towels, help a local family
And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints. Revelation 19:8 Drop off new blankets and towels at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, in October, and support the Mission Committee’s fourth annual drive for Welcome Home. The “Fabric …
Boiler removal precedes boiler replacement
Boiler replacement is underway at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. On September 15, 2025, TAG Heating & Cooling removed the old boilers and began setting up for the new installation, using the downstairs meeting room as a staging area. The church Council approved the boiler replacement in August, after extensive research by Treasurer Jim Harper.
NHCC welcomes new office administrator
Annemarie Rom-Weisenbach officially joined the staff at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Monday, September 15, 2025, taking on the position of part-time office administrator. Her work hours are as follows: A resident of Needham, Ms. Rom-Weisenbach has an extensive background in technology. She has organized and overseen large databases, used many kinds of software …
Mission Committee kicks off 2025-26 with planning meeting
Members of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Mission Committee convened on September 17, 2025, on Zoom, to review their budget and begin planning for the new church year. Holly Grieb, co-chair, led the meeting. Other attendees were Rich Bryden, Melissa Dietrich, Marianne Louderback, Peter Moore, Marian Reynolds, Kitty Rieske, co-chair, and Lynn Scheller. The …
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