For we know that if the tent that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. 2 Corinthians 5:1 At its most recent meeting, on May 17, 2021, the re-entry team was joined by Lynd Matt (music director), Rich Bryden (assistant …
Read moreReturn to in-person worship planned for June 20, 2021
Behold, I have set before thee an open door… Revelation 3:8 Stop by 54 Lincoln Street to see two welcoming, colorfully painted doors displayed on the NHCC lawn. The doors are two of the winning designs selected in Newton Out Doors, a competition hosted this winter by Newton Community Pride. The winning entries were painted …
The NHCC Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday, June 6, 2021, immediately after the worship service. All NHCC members and friends are invited! Lay leaders, volunteer treasurer Jim Harper, and staff have been begun preparing for the meeting, and a PDF of the annual report will be available beforehand. Please note the following dates: …
Read moreMembers called to Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 6; informational meeting set for May 30
So you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you John 16: 22 Dear Friends in Christ, Eastertide—which lasts until Pentecost—is the season to remember and repeat resurrection messages. The quote from Jesus in John 16 is one of them. It’s …
The Christian anti-racism group will meet again on Zoom on Sunday, May 16, at 4:30 p.m. Contact us for a link to this meeting. At the group’s April meeting, two guest speakers from Engine 6 joined the Zoom to talk about housing advocacy in Newton. In addition, Zachary Hamilton spoke briefly about racial issues in …
The re-entry team reconvened on March 31, 2021, to continue assessing the church’s plans in light of current health conditions. Reverend Ken Baily and Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell shared ideas for several outdoor activities on Easter. The team also discussed the following: Technology has been updated to permit better sound for virtual services …
He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 2 Corinthians 9:10 Grateful for the church’s steady and enriching presence in your life during the challenging time we have endured due to Covid-19? Now is the time to …
Read moreWatch for seeds of hope: NHCC launches annual stewardship campaign
Do you remember when Mary Magdalene told the other disciples that she had seen Jesus alive? No one believed her. Jesus then appeared to two of the disciples who did not believe. However, later, while the disciples were eating together, Jesus appeared to them. Jesus was disappointed in their lack of faith. He commissioned them to …
Jesus has risen. What does the empty tomb mean to you? The absence of Jesus’ body is both cause for despair and reason for hope. Even today, adults and children are trying to deal with challenges they have never experienced before. But there is hope! When you read the Easter story with your children, encourage …
Firearms are complicated. Farmers, soldiers and many others need them. They are legal. But having them in the home increases danger to the owners: It doesn’t decrease it. Both NHCC properties are Weapon Free Zones, by a 2012 vote of our parish. Some members wish to bring this voice to our City, too, and if you are among them there is …