Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10 Are you a maker with gifts you can share at this year’s Advent Market, or can you help set up, decorate, or staff a table? The Advent Market is set …
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You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again: It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. Matthew 5:13 Ms. Megan Dillon, church school teacher, led children through a thought-provoking discussion of the Biblical parable about …
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!
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
Read moreMembers called to fall congregational meeting on Sunday, October 15
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 …
Read moreDip your toe in the choral waters with NHCC Community Choir