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All-Newton UCC Summer Service!

Posted onJuly 30, 2026July 30, 2026AuthorAidan Cuningham

Sunday, August 2 at 9:30 a.m.

Newton Highlands
Congregational Church,
54 Lincoln Street,
Newton Highlands.

Don’t miss this Sunday’s annual All-Newton UCC summer service! Pastors from throughout the city will lead us in this joint worship. This is a wonderful opportunity to get to know our neighbors and praise God together (in air conditioning!). The service will take place at 9:30: a.m. at Newton Highlands Congregational Church.

There will be no Sunday worship at the UCW building this week!

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Living with Loss

Posted onJuly 24, 2026July 24, 2026AuthorAidan Cuningham

Support Group Resumes on September 13 at 11:30 a.m.

All of us live with loss in our lives in so many ways: the death of spouses, children, parents, and other loved ones; the loss of our own or loved ones’ capacity due to illness and aging; the loss of work or other roles that give us a sense of meaning and purpose; and so many more losses. If you are in a season of living with loss and would like to be in supportive spiritual community with others, please join us. Learn More

Southern New England UCC Annual Meeting

Posted onJune 18, 2026June 18, 2026AuthorAidan Cuningham

September 25-27, Worcester , MA

Did you know that as a partner congregation of the UCC, we are entitled to send delegates to the Southern New England Conference’s Annual Meeting? You can meet members from other local churches, attend workshops and worship, and vote on the business of the conference as we do at our own Annual Meeting.

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Java Gents Cookout!

Posted onJune 12, 2026AuthorAidan Cuningham

Thursday, June, 18 at 5:30 p.m.
(In-Person)

This month, Java Gents will be hosted off-site at the home of David Spertner. We wil gather gather on Thursday, June 18, at 5:30 p.m, (don’t come at 7:00 a.m. Friday!) Newcomers and long timers alike are welcome! Learn More

Wellspring Gathering

Posted onOctober 17, 2025October 17, 2025AuthorAidan Cuningham

Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 pm
(In-Person)

We will be spending time at this gathering discussing the purpose of Wellspring and what each of us would like to get from this small group ministry. Pastor Megan will be leading this discussion.

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Volunteer Opportunies with FamilyAid in October

Posted onSeptember 27, 2025September 27, 2025AuthorAidan Cuningham

Four Dates in October

FamilyAid is looking for volunteers to help transport essential clothing, winter gear, and hygiene kits for children and parents to help them stay warm over the winter. Volunteers will help ensure that kids are warm and have access to new clothing, as well as help FamilyAid serve as many of our clients as possible. All that is needed is a car, the ability to lift 10 pounds, and a big heart! Learn More

Pray With Your Feet

Posted onAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025AuthorAidan Cuningham

Mon., September 1
Labor Day

You are invited to pray with your feet and march with us from Lexington to Boston this Labor Day – Monday, September 1st, 9:00-5:00 – to sound the alarm for American democracy and to demand a more just and humane democracy that honors our shared sacred values. Learn More

Breakfast Church and Farewell

Posted onJuly 3, 2025July 25, 2025AuthorAidan Cuningham

Sunday, Aug. 17 at 10:00 a.m.

We’ll share a final worship service with Pastor Amy, and celebrate our shared ministry with her on this Sunday morning. Per her request, we’ll have Breakfast Church, so bring your appetites! Learn More

Boston Pride for the People 2025

Posted onJune 6, 2025June 6, 2025AuthorAidan Cuningham

Saturday, June 14 at 9:00 a.m.

UCW is gearing up to march in this year’s Pride for the People Parade on June 14! We’re joining fellow Open and Affirming (aka, LGBTQ+ welcoming) UCC-affiliated congregations across Greater Boston to celebrate love, inclusion, and the vibrant spirit of Pride! Learn More

Mapping Your Spiritual Journey

Posted onMay 23, 2025May 23, 2025AuthorAidan Cuningham

Sat, May 31, 9:00 AM – noon
In-Person

Ever wanted to write about your spiritual journey? Or perhaps create a map of your own story?
Join us Saturday morning May 31 for a simple and fun way to do this. We will use a combination of easy drawing exercises and short paragraphs to convey our spiritual development over time, and end with some writing and a timeline for you to take home. Learn More