New table graces narthex
The narthex’s new seating area got a bit of bling with a new brass-trimmed table added on October 6, 2023. Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell angelically assisted with the assembly!
A message from the pastor
The crowds were astonished at (Jesus’) teaching, for he taught…not as their scribes. Matthew 7:28 Dear Friends in Christ, Several dozen times in the four Gospels the people around Jesus are astonished or surprised by what he said. With good reason: his faith and focus were unique. This inspires the question, has anything about the …
“Christian Commitments Confront Systemic Bias” program set for fall
Long-time member Randy Ellis will lead a two-part conversation about the origins and impact of racism in our churches, neighborhoods, and economy on Sunday, October 29, and Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 11:15 a.m. “Christian Commitments Confront Systemic Bias” will be held after worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. …
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CE: Come listen to and learn from Jesus’ parables.
On the first Sunday of each month the children and youth participate in a sandwich-making mission for the hungry. In the weeks following we will walk through parables in the Bible. There are many parables from Jesus in the books of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In church school we will learn how these parables describe …
Flat Jesus pauses peregrinations, poses in parlor
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 Flat Jesus paused for a breather after his summer 2023 travels and took up temporary residence on a bulletin board in the Newton Highlands Congregational Church parlor. Thank you to Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell for reminding congregants …
NHCC celebrates World Communion Sunday
If there’s a through line to healing and hope today, it’s that we should know our past and work together for a brighter future. The Reverend Ken Baily Worshippers gathered for a linguistically diverse celebration of World Communion Sunday on October 1, 2023. The Reverend Ken Baily led communion along with Les Barnstone, Sanry Feng, …
Members called to fall congregational meeting on Sunday, October 15
The NHCC fall congregational meeting will take place on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in the church parlor immediately after the worship service. All NHCC members are asked to attend. Those who do not wish to attend in person will have the option to participate on Zoom. Join meeting on Zoom. Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim …
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Dip your toe in the choral waters with NHCC Community Choir
Do you love to sing? Come sing choral music with the choir! If you want to try out the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) Senior Choir but don’t have time to sing every week, join us this fall in the NHCC Community Choir. Come to one, two, or three sessions–whatever works with your schedule. The …
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Narthex warmed up with new chairs
Behold, I will do a new thing; now shall it spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 After a glitch — the first set of chairs picked up were the wrong chairs — and a special delivery by HomeGoods, …
Children are focus of Sunday worship, fellowship
“Our commitment is to build a place where children can bring their whole story.” The Reverend Ken Baily Children and youth began Church School Rally Day (September 17, 2023) in worship and then gathered to make sandwiches for neighbors at Community Day Center of Waltham. In his meditation, the Reverend Ken Baily spoke about the …