The 150th anniversary of Newton Highlands Congregational Church will be celebrated in several ways in the spring of 2022. Jim Harper, Dennis Rieske, and Marianne Talis will speak during May worship services about several aspects of church history. Historic information and photos will be added to the church website (NHCC.net), and graphic designer Lars Dietrich …
Jesus had many followers. Of these followers, Jesus chose twelve to be with him and share his work in a unique way. These twelve went everywhere with Jesus. Jesus knew that someday his followers would have to carry on his work, so he taught them how to live and teach. He trusted them with his work. Starting …
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During her children’s message on Sunday, March 13, 2022, Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell encouraged listeners to stay on track with God and take action. During their lesson time, children and youth rolled up their sleeves and helped sort donated clothing. The clothing will be donated to local organizations. Support Clothes for Community by …
In March 2022, NHCC sent $5,000 from member-and-friend gifts to the Afghan refugee resettlement effort through Temple Shalom. This was in addition to $10,000 donated by NHCC in December 2021. The refugee fund was started several years ago to support Syrian refugees and, with permission, its purpose has been expanded over time. In his sermon …
Members and friends resumed in-person fellowship after the worship service on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in the church parlor. Given loosened Covid-19 restrictions, in-person fellowship will continue for the spring. Please reconnect with us, with masks, on Sundays.
First Sunday of Lent Prelude Prelude in D major Sergey Rachmaninov Welcome, Welcome Back Call to Worship *Opening Hymn No. 87 The Glory of These Forty Days *Prayer of Invocation and Hope One voice: Listen to the faith of the psalmist in Psalm 91: “You who live in the shelter of the Most High, who …
Worshippers gathered on Sunday, February 27, 2022, for prayer and reflection. The service included several musical selections, including two portions of Partita #6 by Johann Sebastian Bach; the anthem “I am Bound for the Kingdom,” sung by the senior choir; “A Song of Peace: A Patriotic Song,” which is a poem written by Lloyd Stone …
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A small group of worshippers gathered outside the main doors of Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, for an Ash Wednesday service that marked the beginning of the Lenten season, the 40 days leading to Easter Sunday. Led by the Reverend Ken Baily, the service included the burning of palms from last …
Lent opens with stories of testing and trusting. In parched wilderness and in lush gardens, temptation comes. Sin or faithfulness follows, not because of the testing itself, but because of what gets chosen in response. Trust God’s steadfast love. Rely on grace that ministers to our needs. Join us on Sundays and live out traditions whose truth we have experienced. Thank …
We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. Paul, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 Dear Friends in Christ, There was a lot going on in Corinth when Paul wrote those words to a church almost exactly the size of ours in a …