King cake tradition celebrated during fellowship time

Parishoners were treated to slices of galette des rois, a French almond cake, during fellowship time on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Worship & Spiritual Life Committee member Isabelle Draper hosted this traditional French celebration of Epiphany (January 6), which marks the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem. Anneliese Hill, Caleb Hodes, and Lucas …

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Convivial church potluck chases January chill

Diners gathered at the home of Liz and Fidel Ramos for an evening of shared dishes and conversation on Friday, January 13, 2023. The Ramos family graciously revived an NHCC tradition of gathering at the end of the holiday season. The evening was capped off with the careful deconstruction and tasting of a remarkable gingerbread …

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New date: All ages invited to potluck, gingerbread feast on January 13!

The Ramos family will continue NHCC’s tradition of marking the end of the holiday season with a potluck for church members and friends at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at 110 Woodward Street in Newton Highlands. Please bring an appetizer, main course, side dish, or dessert if you are so inclined.  The evening …

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Sarah Coffman to join staff as office administrator

Dr. Sarah Coffman, musician and educator, will join the NHCC staff as office administrator in January 2022. She expects to work Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Dr. Coffman earned a doctorate of musical arts from Case Western Reserve University and a bachelor of music from Lawrence University. She is a soprano choral scholar …

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Retreat inspires reflection about the Virgin Mary

Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, attended a one-day retreat entitled “Ave Maria! Walking Barefoot with Mary” in December 2022. The program took place at the Rolling Ridge Retreat Center. The Reverend Dr. Stephanie Rutt led the session, which explored Mary’s close relationship with God and featured reflections on Walking with Mary: A Biblical Journey from …

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