Lenten Healing Sunday Organ Prelude Congregational Welcome Choral Introit “Come, Gracious Spirit” (Paul Sjolund) Call to Worship *Gathering Hymn #380 O Christ, the Healer *Prayer of Invocation and Healing One Voice: Hear the words of Psalm 126: “When our God restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was …
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth… and I heard a loud voice from the throne say, “Behold, the dwelling of God is with humankind… (I) will wipe away every tear, and death shall be no more… Behold, I will make all things new.” Rev. 20:1-5 Dear Friends in Christ, There is a …
Members of the Newton HIghlands Congregational Church Bylaws Committee, authorized by the church Council in October 2023, continue meeting in preparation for a June 2024 congregational vote. The committee is discussing a variety of topics, including how to handle membership, stewardship, and oversight of paid staff, and what types and sizes of committees and groups …
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Several visually oriented members met with interior designer Michelle Markert on February 21, 2024, to continue refreshing the gathering spaces at Newton Highlands Congregational Church in order to make the church even more welcoming. Worker bees were Diane Basemera (Buildings & Grounds Committee); the Reverend Ken Baily; Sally Brickell, moderator; Wendy Donnell, director of Christian …
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God. Colossians 3:16 Do you love to sing–or think you might with encouragement? Try your hand at singing choral music! If you want to try …
Read moreSeeking singers! NHCC Community Choir returns this spring
With appropriate care, organs can last a long time. Jim Harper About 40 music lovers gathered on Saturday, February 24, 2024, for a 7:00 p.m. concert celebrating the completion of a ten-year renovation of the historic Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) pipe organ. Organist Yevgenia Semeina and members and soloists from the NHCC choir performed …
Read moreOrgan celebration raises $4,500 for Ukrainian refugees
Second Sunday of Lent Organ Prelude “Movement 1” from Concerto in a-minor (A. Vivaldi) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Come, Gracious Spirit” (Paul Sjolund) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #456 Awake, My Soul, and with the Sun *Prayer of Gathering and MercyOne Voice: Listen to how the Episcopal Prayer for the Second Sunday in Lent begins— “O God, whose glory is always …
First Sunday of Lent Organ Prelude “Lenten Prelude” (J. Battishill) Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Come Gracious Spirit” (Paul Sjolund) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #81 Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days *Prayer of Invocation and Confession (unison)All: Gracious God of all creation, we pray that you be with us for the journey of Lent, even as we believe that you …
All are invited to a healing service with saxophone and piano music on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC). The tradition of healing services at NHCC dates back to the 1980s. Lent will also include a Good Friday service on March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Contact us …
They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. Acts 2: 46-47 The Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, parlor was the scene of a gathering of 30-plus …