In her meditation on Sunday, July 2, 2023, the Reverend Linda Hartley preached about the value for believers in accepting the depth of riches that God provides. She encouraged listeners to bless others by asking the question, “What gift do you need from me?” The service included the celebration of Communion. Worship & Spiritual Life …
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For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of …
Fifth Sunday after Pentecost Prelude Serenade for Wind (W.A.Mozart) Congregational WelcomeCall to Worship*Hymn of Gathering #260 A Mighty Fortress is our God *Prayer of Invocation and HopeOne Voice: We proclaim God’s faithfulness in our lives.All: For God’s steadfast love endures forever.One voice: God has been faithful to our ancestors, and God is faithful to us.All: …
Is it time for the historic “Village Clock” at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) to be refurbished? A plaque on the side of the church near the front door provides tantalizing details about the origins of the clock located in the church tower. E. Howard & Co. was the maker of the clock. It was …
Read more“Village Clock” at NHCC dates to 1875; last restored (with donations) in 1951
The June 4, 2023, service included a welcoming ceremony for two new members–Tann Scott and Lynn Shields. Tann Scott I started coming to NHCC in January 2022, and it has been amazing and welcoming. I come from a Methodist church, and I was trained as a social worker. My background is in healthcare and retail. …
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Safety is found in a church that supports the beauty and diversity of all God’s creation. The Reverend Linda Hartley In her first guest sermon of the summer, on June 25, 2023, the Reverend Linda Hartley spoke about God’s command to put the welfare of all above that of the few. She noted that the …
Fourth Sunday after Pentecost Prelude “Open the Eyes of my Heart” (arr. Carol Tornquist) Congregational WelcomeCall to Worship*Hymn of Gathering #230 This is the Day the Lord Hath Made *Prayer of Invocation and Hope (from Psalm 84)One Voice: To you, loving God, we lift up our souls, for you are good and forgiving.All: Give ear …
Join the Reverend June Cooper and diversity, equity, and inclusion trainer Marrey Embers for a four-day trip to Selma and Montgomery, AL, with discussions about U. S. racial history, museum visits, food, music, and conversation. Choose from one of two sessions, as follows: Preparation for the trip will include three 2-hour study sessions six weeks …
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Beginning on Sunday, July 2, 2023, the church school program will take a summer break. Children are welcome to sit in worship with their families. Nursery care will be offered on Sunday, August 6, since other UCC churches in Newton will be gathering at Newton Highlands Congregational Church for worship. During the summer hiatus, the Christian …
Join church friends for an informal self-pay lunch at Pressed Cafe (300 Needham Street, Newton) after church on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Contact us if you’d like to participate so we can make a reservation. ALL are welcome! Need a ride? Just ask! Rides will be available. Pressed Cafe is a 25-minute walk from the church, but only a …