The God who comes to us announces the preparations of Advent, the gift of Christmas, and the revealing of Epiphany. But this is not a God who comes in just one way, or at one time, or through one experience. How might children and youth relate to the real Christmas story? How does that story …
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Newton Highlands Congregational Church invites the community to an Advent Market on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 11:15 a.m., at the church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. Purchase holiday tags and cards, jewelry, baked goods, and other handmade items. Enter a raffle for an incredible hand-decorated gingerbread house. All proceeds will be donated to …
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Newton Highlands Congregational Church invites the community to a service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at the church, 54 Lincoln Street, Newton Highlands, MA. The service will include Christmas songs and stories and will feature the church choir and organist. Free of charge; light refreshments will be provided.
As part of a plan by architect Mark Johnson to improve the grounds of Newton Highlands Congregational Church, inkberries were planted in front of a transformer that stands to the left of the front doors. The work was arranged by Yoko Bryden, building manager, and done by Tree Tech in November 2024.
After 13 months of work by a Bylaws Committee appointed by the Newton Highlands Congregational Church Council, members voted unanimously to approve the updated bylaws on November 17, 2024. The vote took place at a brief post-worship congregational meeting in the church sanctuary. Bylaws Committee members were Senior Pastor Ken Baily, Sally Brickell (moderator), Rich …
Enthusiastic singers supplemented the choir at Newton Highlands Congregational Church on Sunday, November 17, 2024. About 10 crooners joined the ranks after attending the choir’s Thursday rehearsal. Forming the Community Choir is an effort by Music Director Jan Zimmerman to make the choir more welcoming to parishioners who may not be ready to make a …
Monthly sandwich making by the children and youth of Newton Highlands Congregational Church was featured in a November 17, 2024, article in Fig City News about ways Newtonians are helping the clients of the Community Day Center of Waltham. Fig City student reporter Grace Yang interviewed Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell; Ms. Donnell, who …
The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it;for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Psalm 24 On Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Newton Highlands Congregational Church, congregants enjoyed a service featuring several Psalms and a meditation by the Reverend Ken Baily on ways Psalms …
After several attempts, Misha Hill, chair of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, installed a screen for announcements outside the Newton Highlands Congregational Church office. Its debut appearance was on Sunday, November 10, 2024. The screen currently exhibits the home page of the church website, and Mr. Hill plans to arrange for rotating church announcements. The …
Newton Highlands Congregational Church’s October cookware drive ended with a delivery to Welcome Home, a home goods pantry that “provides families experiencing hardship with basic household items,” on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Volunteers helped move the donated items into their storage area and expressed appreciation for the church’s efforts.