NHCC’s annual stewardship campaign, “NHCC Plus,” is underway and we invite members and friends to participate as generously as possible so we can keep our church strong and share with our neighbors. NHCC has sent two mailings with information about the campaign, and the proposed church budget and other related information about FY22 are now …
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Prelude Recit de Nazar N. Clerambault (1676-1749) Welcome, Welcome Back Call to Worship *Hymn (insert) God of Abraham and Sarah *Unison Prayer of Gathering and New Life One Voice: In the Gospel of John, Jesus says “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the …
Summer time is fun! We often focus on relaxing and taking a well-deserved break after a year filled with school, work, sports, homework, chores, and other responsibilities. Yet just because it is summer we cannot leave God behind! In June, let’s gather for a bit of faith and fun. Along with lots of fun activities we …
The Reverend Ken Baily spoke about current concerns in his sermon on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The postlude was Grand Choeur in G major, T. Salome, played by organist Yevgenia Semeina.
Architect and long-time member Dennis Rieske spoke on Sunday, May 15, 2022, about the church building and several milestones in its history. This talk was one of three that will be presented in celebration of NHCC’s 150th anniversary.
Church schoolers were treated to a talk about families facing homelessness by Mission Committee member Lynn Scheller on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The children had a chance to read aloud people’s comments about the meaning of home and to ask questions. Thank you, Lynn, for sharing your empathic insights with NHCC youngsters!
Led by team captain and long-time Mission Committee activist Lynn Scheller, a peripatetic group of walkers gathered at NHCC on Saturday, May 14, 2022, for the Family Promise Walk to End Homelessness. The group ambulated two-plus miles to Crystal Lake and back. Other walkers were Ethan Bolker, Sally Brickell, Wendy Donnell, Ann Hulsing, Mildred Hutchinson, …
Read moreNHCC Walkers team raises $2,000 to combat homelessness
Prelude Arabesque B. Wrangell (1862-1901) Welcome, Welcome Back Choral Introit Sing Out a Joyful Song Dale Wood Call to Worship *Hymn No. 464 Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee *Unison Prayer of Gathering and New Life One voice: The Prophet Isaiah hears God call for a new thing, which springs forth. The Psalmist invites …
The NHCC Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 5, 2022, immediately after the worship service in the Great Hall. All NHCC members are asked to attend. Those who do not wish to attend in person will have the option to participate on Zoom. Join Annual meeting on Zoom. Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim Harper, …
All are invited to attend the 48th annual Theodore D. Mann Newton Mayor’s Community Breakfast on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Mount Ida Campus, in the Shaw Hall Courtyard. Purchase tickets. The Reverend Ken Baily serves on the planning committee on behalf of the Newton Interfaith Clergy …