The Reverend Linda Hartley will serve as a guest preacher at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on June 25, July 2, and July 9, 2023. “During my time at Andover Newton, I attended worship at NHCC whenever I could,” she stated. “It became my home away from home. It was in this church that I led …
Read moreThe Reverend Linda Hartley to preach in late June, early July
Third Sunday after Pentecost,Circle of Blessings Prelude Sonatina in C major, movement I (F. Kuhlau)Congregational WelcomeRecognition of Gabriel Adorni and Rachel Donnell Choral Introit “Gathered here in the mystery of this hour” (Phil Porter) Call to Worship*Hymn of Gathering #268 God, Who Stretchedthe Spangled Heavens *Prayer of Invocation and BlessingOne Voice: Overflowing God, we gather …
Teachers, musicians, and volunteers will be thanked, and educational milestones will be celebrated at the annual Circle of Blessings at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, June 18, 2023. The service will include recognition for Christian education staffers Gabe Adorni, Megan Dillon, and Rachel Donnell, and members of the senior choir. High school and college …
Read moreNHCC celebrates June milestones with annual Circle of Blessings
After a monthslong effort by Neil Johnson of Cadent, web consultant to Newton Highlands Congregational Church; Randy Ellis, chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee; and Sally Brickell, moderator, the rental spaces pages on NHCC.net have been updated and expanded as of June 2023. The main rental spaces page includes general information and clickable thumbnails …
Congregants from NewCity Church and the Parish of St. Paul met on Sunday, June 11, 2023, for a joint Newton Highlands Village Day service at Newton Highlands Congregational Church. The service featured readers from all three churches and a rousing sermon celebrating dynamic women of the Bible by Katie Scott of NewCity Church. Children from …
Read moreNHCC, Parish of St. Paul, and NewCity Church unite for Village Day service
Second Sunday after Pentecost/Village Day Prelude “Variations in D major” (D. Kabalevskiy)Congregational WelcomeChoral Introit “Gathered here in the mystery of this hour” (Phil Porter) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #138 Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty *Prayer of Invocation and CommunityOne Voice: Psalm 77 includes these words: “I will call to mind the deeds of the …
On Monday, June 19, 2023, from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m., gather at the Hyde Playground just down Lincoln Street for a city-wide (and nationwide) celebration of the day of liberation. This special event will include food, music, and children’s activities. Bring your own story and begin a new story. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of …
Read moreBlack history, church history, and making history: Come back for Juneteenth
Newton Highlands Congregational Church wrapped up 2022-23 with a congregational meeting in the Great Hall on June 4, 2023. The meeting began shortly after the worship service with a pizza-based potluck lunch. Committee chairs; key volunteers; and Ken Baily, senior pastor; Wendy Donnell, director of Christian education; and Jan Zimmerman, music director, provided summaries of …
Read moreAnnual Meeting 2023 includes heavenly beings, looks at the past and future, and pizza
Trinity Sunday/Annual Meeting Prelude “Andante” from Sonata in G minor (Rachmaninoff)for Cello and Piano, Op. 19 Congregational Welcome Choral Introit “Come, Gracious Spirit” (Sjolund) Call to Worship*Opening Hymn #469 Morning Has Broken *Prayer of Invocation and HopeOne Voice: Psalm 91 begins, “The one who dwells in the shelter of the Most High, who abides in …
Happy Pride June greeting Pride goeth before destruction. Proverbs 16: 18 Dear Friends, What’s a Christian to do? Along with greed, gluttony, and boasting, pride has been called a sin for millennia. Although Aristotle thought it was a virtue. And anyone who loves James Brown knows the chant, “Say it loud, I’m Black and I’m …