Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. Jesus in Luke Dear Friends in Christ, On Reformation Sunday the first words of my meditation were “Are you laughing enough lately?” Heads shook “no.” But the lectionary texts for All Saints Day are filled with gladness, rejoicing, and God “taking pleasure in his people.” …
Immediately after worship on Sunday, October 26, 2025, congregants at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, left the church and gathered outdoors to practice exiting during a fire.
Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad. Psalm 126 In his meditation on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily provided biographical details about religious reformer Martin Luther (1483-1546), who translated the Bible …
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About 40 music lovers gathered in the sanctuary of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, for a program of compositions by Austrian composer Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828). The concert was organized by pianist Christy Liao. Ms. Liao played along with fellow musicians Enoch Hsiao, Zachary Fung, David Carreon, and Max Wang. …
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For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works. Matthew 16:27 “What do we believe when times are hard? asked the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily. On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, the Reverend …
I was hungry and you gave me food. Matthew 25:35 Join a post-worship conversation in the parlor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, October 26, 2025, with Ms. Devon Franklin from the Community Day Center of Waltham. Ms. Franklin will discuss the work of the Community Day Center, whom it serves, and what …
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And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.” Luke 17:19 Congregants heard a message about keeping the faith on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily spoke about the lure of false prophets and explained that the words of true …
With this project, we have protected the building and all its users. Treasurer Jim Harper The installation of two gleaming new boilers in the basement of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, was completed on October 5, 2025, and the work has been approved by the City of Newton’s plumbing inspector. The removal and installation were …
The Buildings and Grounds Committee of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, held its first meeting of the church year on October 7, 2025, to catch up on several issues. Chair Ann Hulsing met with members Randy Ellis, Paul Gilbert, and Jim Harper on Zoom for a discussion that included the church’s new boilers, insulation, solar …
After a short re-introduction to the Community Connection landscape master design project, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, members and friends walked around the church grounds on Sunday October 5, 2025. They used maps provided by consultants Karen Sebastian and David Nauss to jot down notes, ideas, and questions. The consultants will review and synthesize all …
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