Congregants responded with elation to the return of organist and pianist Yevgenia Semeina on Sunday, February 6, 2022, after a leave of absence. Because the organ is being repaired, Ms. Semeina accompanied the worship service on the piano. The wonderful sanctuary piano was a gift to NHCC from member Marian Reynolds in memory of her …
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Prelude Sonata #6, 1st. Movement Ludwig van Beethoven Welcome, Welcome Back Call to Worship *Opening Hymn (insert) You Are Called to Tell the Story *Prayer of Invocation (unison) God of all peoples and of diverse places, we gather this morning for the journey that seeks your stump, your star …
I long to see you…that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. Romans 1: 11-12 Dear Friends in Christ, Part of my sabbath was spent reading scripture. No great surprise there. But my project was to read the letters of Paul as though they were written today. Sometimes they’re spooky that way. …
The Buildings and Grounds Committee recently had a plexiglass layer applied outside the stained glass chancel window, behind the altar, to protect it from the elements. Pleased with the results, they will next have plexiglass installed to protect the balcony window near the narthex. After two years of working to get estimates, the committee, led …
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So that there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. …
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With technical mastery from Misha Hill and flexible planning by NHCC staff and lay leaders, worshippers gathered on Zoom on January 30, 2022, the day after a major snowstorm. In the last of her four services, visiting pastor June Cooper spoke about Jesus’ promise to walk with his followers. Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell …
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Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany: The Interrupted Church Prelude Danseuses de Delphes” (Dancers at Delphi) C. Debussy (1862-1918) January – By the Fireside P. I. Tchaikowsky (1840-1893) Welcome Call to Worship One: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands! All: Serve the …
God’s dream is a peaceful world. God wants all of us to be happy and share joy and love. First, we must accept that peace starts with us! By taking time to be peaceful inside our heart, we can love others, help others, and share our gifts with the world. Mission project Be sure to …
All are invited to a Zoom worship service on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. The service will be led by the Reverend June Cooper and will include a Christian Education message. Join worship service. Thank you, Reverend Cooper, for your inspiration and warmth during Reverend Baily’s sabbatical. Given the snowy forecast, this will …
The NHCC pipe organ is undergoing long-planned restoration as part of a multi-phase, multi-year effort to make repairs that have been deferred for a number of years. The project will include enlargements and artistic improvements, some of which will be noticed audibly, and some of which will simply be made to keep this highly-technical and …