Buy a pack of colorful NHCC note cards and support the outreach work being done this year to celebrate the church’s 150th anniversary. The cards were designed by Zachary Dietrich, son of Melissa and Lars Dietrich, using designer pens/markers. Zachary is a sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis studying architecture in the Sam Fox …
False messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. Mark 13:22 Dear Friends in Christ, It is election season in church. Really. Election is the central topic of at least 15 New Testament passages—or more, depending on how you read them. Election is at the …
In honor of Reformation Sunday, worshippers on Sunday, October 30, 2022, were treated to an exploration of the contributions made by 16th century German monk Martin Luther to the development of Protestantism. The Reverend Ken Baily described how the views of Martin Luther and his wife, Katerina von Bora, grew to differ from the teachings …
Read moreReformation Sunday features Martin Luther, blanket blessing
Children and youth gathered on October 23, 2022, for play and learning.
Each year during All Saints communion we lift up the names of those who have died since last November 1 or so. These may be our members, our extended family, or our dearly beloved. We have 14 names on our list already, but if you are not sure whether we know your beloved or if …
Read moreRemembering departed loved ones: Please submit names
If someone in your orbit is in 8th, 9th, or 10th grade and wants to learn more about our rite of passage into adult membership at NHCC, save 30 minutes after worship on Sunday, October 30, for a brief introduction in the Great Hall. The Reverend Ken Baily will describe the process, answer questions, and …
Read moreConfirmation info session set for October 30, 11:20 a.m.
When you turn the corner And run into yourself Then you know that you have turned All the corners that are left Langston Hughes The Reverend Ken Baily and Mission Committee chair Kitty Rieske reminded worshippers that the blanket drive to collect 50 warm blankets for Welcome Home in honor of the church’s 150th anniversary …
A planned completion date of February 2022 has come and gone, and the NHCC organ repair project continues to lag due to missing parts. A portion of the work is complete, and the hole in the altar area has been closed, but as of October 2022, pipes remain on the pews in the sanctuary. Parts …
NHCC’s fall congregational meeting on October 23, 2022, drew a strong turnout. Members gathered in the church parlor and also had the option to participate via Zoom. Attendees voted to accept the report of Auditor Peter Moore, approve the report of Treasurer Jim Harper, and accept a nominating slate. The meeting continued with a recap …
Ms. Zimmerman, DMA, received her Doctorate of Musical Arts in Vocal Performance at the University of Connecticut and her Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the Boston Conservatory. She is an avid performer, teacher, and music director. As a performer, she has sung operatic roles such as Lady Billows (Albert Herring), The Grand Duchess (The …
Read moreJan Zimmerman joins NHCC staff as interim music director