I, the Lord, search the heart, test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings. Jeremiah 17:10 Congregants gathered for worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on the cold, snowy morning of Sunday, February 16, 2025. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily spoke about the removal of diversity, equity, …
The wrath of our fears is chastened when we experience God’s presence. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily A small but hardy group of congregants gathered for worship at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, as a snowstorm departed Eastern Massachusetts. The Reverend Dr. Ken Baily, recently returned from a sabbatical, spoke …
Congregants and coffee drinkers sang “Happy Birthday” to Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell during fellowship time on Sunday, February 2, 2025, accompanied on the piano in a spirited fashion by Music Director Jan Zimmerman.
So then, my brothers and sisters, when you gather to eat, you should all eat together. 1 Corinthians 11:33 About 25 Newton Highlands Congregational Church, UCC, members and friends gathered for dinner in the church parlor on Friday, February 7, 2025, in honor of Black History Month. Diners feasted on chicken wings, catfish strips, macaroni …
Part of our journey is remembering who we are….Healing every day is a process of remembering how far we have come. The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell Congregants were invited to celebrate communion on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell, preaching for her last week during coverage for the Reverend Dr. Ken Baily, …
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Faith should never be stodgy. The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell and the Reverend Peggy O’Connor led an intriguing discussion about faith leadership during the Covid-19 pandemic after worship on Sunday, January 26, 2025. They shared findings from interviews with 53 members of the clergy across the U. S., which are …
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Did you know that the Bible contains many different types of stories, including narratives, parables, and accounts of the lives of people in the past? The Bible also includes laws, poetry, wise sayings, and letters. Jesus’ teaching used familiar images in unfamiliar ways to help his disciples understand extraordinary and challenging events and to teach valuable lessons. …
The days blend together. The news is too much. The world needs healing. The anxiety is overwhelming. The unknowns consume us. But we have options. We can live each day with faith, which is a radical option. We can show kindness, and maintain decency. We can believe in prayer, and hold fast to all that …
He has shown you, O mortal, what is good.And what does the Lord require of you?To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 The Reverend Dr. Susan Cartmell discussed the power of Biblical stories to inspire hope and courage in her meditation on Sunday, January 19, 2025. As she recounted the …
Love one another with brotherly affection. Romans 12:10 Join the conversation and celebrate Black History Month at a community dinner for adults and children on Friday, February 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands. A selection of soul food will be provided by Park 54. Menu Donations welcome!