Cover of bulletin, 25th anniversary, with a drawing of the church

Historical notes, documents added to website in honor of 150th anniversary

The church website has been updated with carefully compiled information from church historian Jim Harper in honor of the church’s 150th anniversary. Webmaster Sally Brickell posted Jim’s material and supplemented it with photos of important documents patiently scanned by Jeff Kaplan. Technical consultant Neil Johnson arranged the posts in a Historical Timeline, added a History …

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The Rev. Dr. Ken Baily

Pentecost celebrated at June 5 service

Worshippers gathered on June 5, 2022, to celebrate Pentecost Sunday. Some marked the day by wearing red; the Reverend Ken Baily wore red socks! Reverend Baily preached about Pentecost’s message of “stunning inclusiveness,” asserting that “God doesn’t distinguish among the children of creation.” He stated that God’s instructions are to be saved and to turn …

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Done and done: Annual Meeting takes care of business

Members and friends gathered for a hybrid Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 5, 2022, to finalize church business before the summer. Most attendees met in the Great Hall, and several others joined on Zoom. Thank you to all attendees; to Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, for arranging childcare; to assistant moderator Rich Bryden for …

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Long-time member Charlie Shishmanian fondly remembered

On Saturday, June 25, 2022, a series of events will be held in Revere to celebrate the life of long-time member Charles Shishmanian. Charlie Shishmanian died peacefully on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Resting comfortably, the last thing he asked to do was watch a Red Sox game, which he did. Along with his wife Eunice, …

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Reverend Baily at lectern

Mayor’s Community Breakfast features the Reverend Ken Baily, other leaders

The Reverend Ken Baily was one of the featured speakers at the 48th Annual Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Several hundred leaders and residents gathered for speeches, awards, and performances. The Reverend Baily and other representatives of the Newton Interfaith Clergy Association spoke about the importance of maintaining hope and building …

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