On the seventh day God finished the work of creation, so God rested. Genesis 2:2 Dear Friends in Christ, An old-time chestnut asks, “How can you be most like God? Take a day of rest.” In some ways, in some parts of New England, it’s called August. But — there are deeper meanings, too. Obviously …
The Eliot Church of Newton invites the community to an illuminating presentation on the history of African missions in the United Church of Christ by linguist and historian Dr. Emmanuel Sithole on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 11:45 a.m. Dr. Sithole, originally from Zimbabwe, will discuss the research he is doing in the archives of …
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God’s Word is available to us to deeply water our struggling souls. Kitty Rieske Lay leader and avid gardener Kitty Rieske led worship on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, explaining how her faith sustains her even during times of struggle. Her sermon was entitled “Gracious Forgiveness and the Need for …
Worship on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, will be led by member Randy Ellis in the main sanctuary. Mr. Ellis’s sermon title is “The World Cup, Jesus, and the Separation of Church and Hate” and his remarks will rely heavily on John Fugelsang’s 2025 book Separation of Church and Hate. The service …
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Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, member Kitty Rieske will lead worship on Sunday, July 12, 2026. By way of invitation, she said, “Come hear the Good News of ‘God’s Gracious Forgiveness and The Need for Deep Watering.’” The 9:30 a.m. service will be followed by fellowship on the church lawn along with a short round …
Birds were the focus of the June 28, 2026, worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. The service opened with “God of the Sparrow” sung by the congregation, and it continued with a meditation by the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily about types of shore birds. The Reverend Baily spoke about predatory birds who steal …
On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined. Isaiah 25:6 If you bite and devour one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another. Galatians 5:15 Dear Friends …
Its rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of them, and there is nothing hidden from its heat. Psalm 19:6 Congregants sang “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” as they gathered for the June 21, 2026, worship service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. In his meditation, the Reverend …
On July 1, 2026, the Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, church school and child care programs will begin a summer break. Rejoin us on September 13, when nursery care will be offered during worship for preschool children beginning at 9:50 a.m. The church school program will resume on Sunday, September 20, led by our dedicated teacher, Megan …
The First Sunday of August is the sixth year of a tradition organized here at NHCC: We invite all the other UCC clergy from Newton to gather for worship (it started because we have air conditioning, and we’re friendly…) and we celebrate a guest preacher.* Last year Newton Presbyterian members joined us as well, and worship …