Few things make church people grumpier than having to sing new songs they do not know. The Reverend Dr. Matthew Rasure Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, congregants enjoyed a service led by the Reverend Dr. Matthew Rasure on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Deacon Tann Scott assisted. The Reverend Dr. Rasure joked about people’s reaction to …
Guest preacher Matthew Rasure will give a talk entitled “Feeding Our Future: Food Security and Community Action in Greater Boston” after worship on Sunday, January 19, 2026, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. In his presentation, the Reverend Rasure, currently director of development for the Allston Brighton Food Pantry, will explore food security in Greater …
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In December 2025, Building Manager Yoko Bryden oversaw repairs to an area of the wall near the organ in the sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC. Painter Peter Glezellis and his partner repaired and repainted the wall by the organ and in the closet next to the choir loft. To prevent future water damage, …
The Reverend Matthew R. Rasure, Ph.D., will preach at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC (NHCC), on Sunday, January 18, 2026. “In the sermon we will consider Psalm 40 and its vision of God standing very near to us and ready to help us,” he stated. “We will also reflect on the challenging quote attributed (in …
And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42 Join the conversation and celebrate Black History Month at a community dinner for adults and children on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. …
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The choir of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, was featured in a service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the sanctuary. The service was organized and led by Music Director Jan Zimmerman. Several church members read parts of the Christmas story, and the readings were accompanied by slides of sacred art. …
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In the late fall of 2025 Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, Deacons received short surveys from about 30 people addressing what we like, what we value, what we long to include in our worship and mission. As the new year begins our Deacons are organizing to ask follow-up questions of as many members and friends …
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Revelation 3:20 About 20 members and friends of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, came in from the cold for an evening of dining and …
What I’d really like to give you for Christmas is a star … Brilliance in a package, something you could keep in the pocket of your jeans or in the pocket of your being. Something to take out in times of darkness, something that would never snuff out nor tarnish, something you could hold in …
Read moreChristmas Eve celebrated at afternoon and evening services
December 21, 2025, the fourth Sunday in Advent, included candle lighting by the Bezdek family and a convivial time for fellowship in the parlor at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC.