Join a Lenten discussion on three successive Sundays beginning Sunday, March 12, 2023. We’ll consider Wrestling With God: Finding Hope and Meaning in our Daily Struggle to Be Human, a book by Ronald Rolheiser, a Roman Catholic priest and author. He connects spirituality, sexual energy, fear and charity — and more. If you would like a …
On the “heels” of their successful coat drive, the Mission Committee is running a sock drive to benefit the Community Day Center of Waltham. Please donate new pairs of socks by Sunday, March 19, 2023. Men’s socks are especially needed! The committee’s goal is to collect 100 pairs of socks. Monetary donations are also welcome …
A pair of painters is working long days, beginning at 6:30 a.m., to prepare the church parsonage at 39 Forest Street, Newton Highlands, for sale. The upstairs is now complete, and the painters are applying primer in the double living room. Next week, they will remove old wallpaper in the dining room and continue painting. …
Read moreParsonage prep proceeds with painting, tub resurfacing
“I like to say, ‘Good morning,’ to people and count people from the balcony because it’s really fun!” Anneliese Hill The Sunday Squad, which helps members of the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee manage their many responsibilities, gives even young churchgoers a chance to serve the NHCC community. On Sunday, February 12, 2023, Anneliese Hill …
As part of their study of Jesus’ life, on Sunday, February 12, 2023, children and youth tasted the types of foods Jesus may have eaten. The special meal was prepared by Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell. After a lesson and discussion about customs in Jesus’ time, children and youth gathered in the parlor to …
As part of sale preparation for the parsonage at 39 Forest Street in Newton Highlands, shrubs are being pruned, and leaves and other yard waste are being removed in February 2023.
God keeps on searching when we are lost. God does not quit. This constant search and constant love–this is an act of God. The Reverend Ken Baily Worshippers on Sunday, February 12, 2023, were treated to the return of the exchange of peace and passed offering plates. These customs were suspended in March 2020 as …
Read morePassing of the peace and offering plates return to worship
In light of the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria on Monday, February 8, 2023, the Mission Committee is planning donations of $3,000 from the mission budget to both Church World Service and the United Church of Christ. To make a donation for earthquake survivors through the church, enter your desired amount in the box …
Read moreMission Committee responding to needs in Türkiye and Syria
The Parsonage Sale Committee has been busy gathering price quotes for painting, minor repairs, landscaping, and staging under the direction of church friend and realtor Diane Basemera. Committee members Peter Boberg, Sally Brickell, Randy Ellis, Ann Hulsing, and Steve Willner have been meeting on Zoom and at the parsonage (39 Forest Street, Newton Highlands) to …
The pew-refinishing project in the sanctuary at Newton Highlands Congregational Church will be completed on Saturday, February 11, 2023. The wood stain has been touched up as needed, and the pews now have a fresh coat of polyurethane. The project began with the pews on the right side of the church facing the altar and …