And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 Mission Committee chair Erica Hodes spoke on Sunday, September 26, 2021 about ways in which NHCC is responding to pressing needs in our local area and …
Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Isaiah 58:7 The Great Hall was the scene of a industrious assembly line of altruism on Sunday, September 26, 2021. Church school children and youth participated in a mission project led by Wendy Donnell, director of Christian education. Youth made and packaged nourishing …
Read moreChildren and youth support neighbors on Mission Sunday
Member Carol H. has been growing native plants at NHCC for ten-plus years to support native wildlife, including a host of pollinators. Her effort is paying off: She sees many types of pollinators, including a wide assortment of New England’s solitary native bees and (European) hive-based honey bees busily visiting the plants. In early fall, aster …
Reverend Holly MillerShank will join Reverend Ken Baily to celebrate World Communion Sunday on October 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Members and friends will help lead communion in several languages. Reverend MillerShank most recently served as interim associate conference minister for the Southern New England Conference, covering the Metropolitan Boston and Northeast Associations, United Church …
Read moreNHCC welcomes Reverend Holly MillerShank on Sunday, October 3
And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Isaiah 6:8 How is our Mission Committee responding to pressing needs in our local area, and what plans do we have to remain engaged in our wider world? …
A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 Streamline your giving this fall by downloading the free VancoMobile app from the Apple or Android app store, and following the prompts. You can support our church’s operations and our efforts in the wider community right from your smartphone! Vanco, our online-giving …
The deacons, members of the Worship & Spiritual Life Committee, held their first meeting of 2021-22 and divided up duties as follows: Jeff Small (continuing) and Amanda Ketchpaw Palés: Co-Chairs Tony Rudié: Representative to Pastoral Relations Carol Jensen: Representative to Council Susan Allen: Secretary Joy Huber: Treasurer for Deacons’ Fund and representative to Stewardship Isabelle …
August revealed ugliness. From the refugee crisis in Afghanistan to the destruction in Haiti. And NHCC can be quiet in August. But God calls us to “rebuild.” On Sunday afternoon September 12 at 1 pm we hold an open conversation about resettling refugees and sending support to earthquake victims. Anyone interested in invited to attend …
Go and rebuild my church What Francesco Bernardone heard in 1206 Friends in Christ, Mr. Bernardone has another more familiar name: Francis of Assisi. And he was visiting a small, nearly empty church on a hillside in Assisi in 1206 when he heard Jesus, painted on a cross, speak these words together: Go and rebuild my church, which …
All of us on the Christian Education team have been waiting (sometimes patiently, sometimes not) for church school to re-open, and now the time has finally come! We are excited to open the doors and welcome back all friends and families to Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC! We will continue to monitor guidance regarding the …
Read moreCE: In-person church school begins September 19, 2021