NHCC’s newly-named CHAPEL (Congregational Health and Pandemic/Endemic Living) Committee–formerly the Re-Entry Team–met after a hiatus to affirm its recent decision to make masks optional at NHCC as of October 2, 2022. Per the committee, Covid-19 vaccination continues to be required for NHCC staff. Committee members will keep tabs on local and state health guidelines in …
Pop hits from the ’80s brightened the mood on an overcast and windy Sunday as members, friends, and neighbors gathered to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Newton Highlands Congregational Church on October 2, 2022. Teen musicians from Parallel Sound Studio, led by Jay Ryan, graciously provided almost two hours of sparkling music. Thanks to Ms. …
Read more150th anniversary party includes songs, sweets, and special guests
As we were putting together these thoughts we realized that we have been part of the church for more than half of the 150 years we are now celebrating! Bill and Helen Lowery Newton Highlands Congregational Church has always been an important part of our lives. Helen has lived in Newton Highlands her entire life …
Read moreBill and Helen Lowery, lifelong members, share NHCC memories
Do not quench the Spirit. Do not treat prophecies with contempt, but test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5 Dear Friends in Christ, October is a wonder-ful month. Of course it includes my birthday. And it celebrates our 150th birthday at NHCC. Yom Kippur is upon …
During, perhaps, my fifth or sixth grade class, the book we were studying was titled I will Build My Church. I remember it because I must have learned much from it. Peter S. Moore My family moved to the Highlands in 1942 when I was two. My parents began attending NHCC shortly thereafter. Rev. Ben …
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One highlight of the October 2, 2022, worship service was a multilingual celebration of communion. Participants with the Reverend Ken Baily were Les Barnstone, Isabelle Draper, Jim Harper, Nina Harper, Yumiko Matsuoka, and Yevgenia Semeina. Thank you to all!
October 2022 Trusting God Have you ever heard about a man named Habakkuk? There is a story in the Old Testament about a prophet who taught people that they will never get away from making bad decisions. God will notice! We will learn this month that God is so loving that we should also be …
Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you has received. 1 Peter 4:10 Looking for a meaningful mission activity that you can complete while you’re at church on Sundays? Support the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee (otherwise known as Deacons) by joining the Sunday Squad. …
As part of Newton Highlands Congregational Church’s 150th anniversary celebration, we will be donating 50 new or like-new (free of rips or stains) blankets in sizes full, queen, or king to Welcome Home, a home goods pantry in West Newton. Welcome Home provides basic household items along with kindness to area neighbors who need help …
Join members of the Parsonage Disposition Committee for an information session after worship on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in the church parlor. For those who will not be in the building, join on Zoom. Report Parsonage Disposition CommitteeAugust 31, 2022 Overview History: 101 years ago a devoted deacon bequeathed his double-sized property on Forest Street …
Read moreInformational meeting about parsonage to be held September 25