First Sunday after the Epiphany: Baptism of the Lord Prelude Welcome Call to Worship *Opening Hymn No. 138 Holy, Holy, Holy *Prayer of Invocation and Joy (unison) God of all people and all places. Like the magi we would journey into the presence of Jesus. There we would offer our gifts: before Christ, we would …
Along with the dynamic preaching and leadership of the Reverend June Cooper, services on January 9 and 16, 2022, will feature her friends and colleagues in ministry, Myran and Kenneth Brass, leading all musical aspects of worship. Come lift your voices and join them in singing a few old favorites in a new, spirited way. …
Dear Friends, It takes God and Moses twenty-four times longer to explain sabbath than it does to explain murder. Twenty-four times more emphasis to say, “cease… and keep the sabbath holy,” as to say Thou Shalt Not Kill. Shouldn’t stopping, praying, and loving God be simpler than planning a horror? Well, not in ancient days, …
Newton Highlands Congregational Church worshippers will be treated to services led by the Reverend June Cooper in January 2022 while the Reverend Ken Baily enjoys a brief sabbatical. Several services will also include special music. Reverend Cooper has more than thirty years of management experience in health and human services and community organizing. She retired …
Prelude Praeludium, Mvt 1 from Pastorale BWV 590 J.S. Bach (1685-1750) “Wie schön leuchtet der Morgenstern” (How lovely shines the Morning Star) J. Pachelbel (1653-1706) Welcome Call to Worship *Opening Hymn No. 22 “Angels, from the Realms of Glory” *Prayer of Invocation and New Light (unison) Holy God, we come to You, in these darkest …
God’s word tells us that the wise men travelled in the East. “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy” (Matthew 2:10). When the angels announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, they said, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the …
Cluck, cluck, cluck! How many baby chicks can we collect? In early 2022, the Christian Education team will help children and youth offer baby chick cutouts that can be purchased for $1.00 and pasted on a special “chick” board. We will sell chicks and collect money until the end of February. Then we will tally …
Preludes “From Heaven Above, I Come” J. Pachelbel (1653-1706) Pastorale Flor Peters (1903-1986) Welcome Call to Worship Psalm 148 *Hymn On This Day Earth Shall Ring (see note) No. 46 *Unison Prayer of Invocation and New Life God of light and consolation, we come to you in need of your illumination. God of mercy and …
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Hebrews 13: 2 Led by Worship & Spritual Life Committee co-chair Amanda Ketchpaw, deacons and other volunteers wiped down pews, prepared candles, and hung wreaths on Sunday, December 19, 2021 to prepare the sanctuary for …
The Christian Education Committee’s December Diaper Drive came to a successful conclusion on December 19, 2021. Diapers will be delivered to Newton Food Pantry to help local families. Thank you to all who donated diapers and funds!