Over a decade ago NHCC invited Alex Shea Will to help lead a new worship service: Song, Word and Feast. He did. He played guitar, sang and prayed with us. Folks loved him. The Reverend Will is coming back on Sunday, November 14, 2021, to visit as a preacher because after a vocation that included …
The love of our neighbor in all its fullness simply means being able to say, ‘What are you going through?’ Simone Weil Friends in Christ, The word neighbor shows up just seventeen times in the New Testament, ten in the Gospels themselves, but eight of them have to do with loving your neighbor. Not many …
In observance of All Saints Day, violinist Young Shin Choi and pianist Christy Liao will present a concert at Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. Through their music they will reflect on the past and present, commemorate those we have lost, strengthen our faith, and establish a sense of …
Read moreMusic for all souls concert to be held November 6, 7:30 p.m.
Where does true thankfulness come from? Do you know what God wants from us all? God wants us to be intentional about our gratitude and thankful for all the blessings we constantly receive (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Here is our schedule for November 2021. November 7: Did you know that for the second year, NHCC has …
On Sunday, October 31, 2021, children gathered to watch a pumpkin carving, read The Pumpkin Patch Parable, and paint their own pumpkin. The children talked about how a simple pumpkin can help us all make room for God’s light to shine within us.
Thanks so much for the opportunity to work with you, your teachers, and all of the kids this morning! I loved joining you and was very impressed that the group was so attentive during the discussion. They did a fabulous job and I’m so glad they enjoyed decorating and making kids bags! Thanks to YOU …
Read moreCE: Children and youth learn about hunger through mission activity
Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink. Matthew 25 For the second year, we have been invited to help …
Read moreHelp hungry families enjoy Thanksgiving bounty–volunteers needed!
Thanks to masterful tech support from Misha Hill with back-up from Rich Bryden, NHCC held its first-ever hybrid-format congregational meeting after the worship service on Sunday, October 17, 2021. The meeting was held in the sanctuary, and congregants also had the option to join the meeting on Zoom. The PowerPoint and handouts were prepared by …
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The October 17, 2021, service featured by a moving rendition of “How Can I Keep from Singing,” sung by Amanda Ketchpaw Palés and Ted Palés. According to Amanda, not many duets are written for sopranos and tenors so the two singers must “go outside of our voice parts to find pieces to sing together.” For …
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares. Hebrew 13:2 NHCC’s Mission Committee, led by Erica Hodes, and Reverend Ken Baily are working with Temple Shalom of Newton to support one or two families–perhaps eight to ten people–expected to arrive soon from Afghanistan; they are part of a …