We have been busy preparing, and we are excited to welcome all families with children and youth to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC! Each week, regular participants, newcomers, and guests will be greeted warmly and invited to join our discussions and learn what God expects of us and promises us as Christians. We are looking …
Painters Pride, Inc., a company that specializes in renovating and repainting churches, repaired and repainted windows outside the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Parlor and Great Hall, along with several windows outside the nursery classrooms that are rented by Kids & Co., in late August-early September 2023. They also repainted the windows some other exterior woodwork. …
Let all things be done decently and in order. 1 Corinthians 14:40 Spots on the ceiling of the narthex, or church entry, and damaged portions of the ceiling on the staircase from the narthex to the balcony, which overlooks the sanctuary, were repaired and repainted in September 2023 by Painters Pride, Inc., at Newton Highlands …
A multi-year organ restoration project of the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) organ resumed in August 2023, providing hope for an enhanced musical future. Because of missing parts, organ repairs begun in 2018 have lagged. “Work was interrupted by COVID in March 2020, and further slowed by supply chain issues and retirements,” stated NHCC choir …
Read moreOrgan repairs resume; will continue through September
Are you interested in joining a Bible study group? Book studies are great and mission projects are our call, yet they all evolve from the faith we form as we learn scripture together. During Covid it was difficult to gather a regular group. A recent survey revealed the same. So here is an invitation: if …
This October Newton Highlands Congregational Church will offer a three- or four-week adult education series led by the Reverend Ken Baily to consider a book by Barbara Brown Taylor entitled Holy Envy: Finding God in the Faith of Others. All are welcome! Although the author is a committed Christian, she explores how our world, our …
Read moreHoly Envy and finding faith: Adult education series begins in October
To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1 Dear friends in Christ, All of us have seasons and liturgical schedules. All of us have habits and commitments and responsibilities — we have dedications and essential deeds all year long. September reminds us of our schedule and purpose …
Thanks to Leilani and and her friend Malaina, Flat Jesus spent part of summer 2023 in the Berkshires, in Western Massachusetts, enjoying a colorful display of flowering annuals.
Children, youth, and families, join the Christian Education team for fun and friendship on Rally Day–Sunday, September 17, 2023. Children and youth will begin our new program year in worship at 10:00 a.m. and then attend church school. After church, we will celebrate and reconnect over ice cream sundaes with a topping bar, along with …
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Birds and bees are welcome to visit Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) and are attracted by native plants selected, planted, and lovingly maintained by long-time member Carol H., member of the Native Plant Trust and Grow Native MA. Ms. H. also serves on Newton Conservators’ Invasive Plant task force. She has been developing the gardens at …