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Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 20th:
Sunrise Service (6:30 a.m.)
Worship Service (10:00 a.m.)
Easter Egg Hunt (11:00 a.m.)
Join us for joyful Easter worship this Sunday morning! We’ll let our alleluias ring out as we celebrate resurrection joy together. After worship, join for reception and for a super fun Easter Egg hunt for kids!
JAVA Gents
Friday, April 25 at 7:00 a.m.
(In-Person)
JAVA Gents is the informal get-together of the men of the UCW congregation (and community). The group aims to provide friendly fellowship and mutual support. We will enjoy a lively discussion of timely topics as well as personal goings on in our lives.
Urban Gardens for Eco Justice
Saturday, April 26, 10:00-1:00 p.m.
Carpooling from UCW at 9:15 a.m.
On Saturday, April 26, the UCW Mission team, led by Brita Gill Austern, will participate in our local climate change initiative in partnership with the Boston Food Forest Coalition (BFFC). We will go to The Ellington Community Food Forest Garden at 103 Ellington Street in Dorchester, where we will be working on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
From Our Pastors
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
April 18, 2025
Throughout Lent, we have been Making Space: for compassion, humility, discernment, generosity, and prayer. As we move from yesterday evening’s Maundy Thursday Tenebrae service, sharing around the table and recognizing the coming darkness, to Sunday morning’s joyful worship, we are given one last, sacred opportunity to reflect in this year’s Lenten season.
Easter Special Collection
This Eastertide, out of love for Christ resurrected and compassion for our most vulnerable neighbors, the Sunday Easter collection will be dedicated to the Massachusetts Baptist Multicultural Ministries (MBMM). MBMM has been on the front lines supporting and empowering newly arrived refugees and immigrants in our Commonwealth. (Read more about the work of the MBMM organization in this Sunday’s bulletin HERE.)
Maundy Thursday
April 17, 7:00 p.m. (Hybrid)
Please join us for our Maundy services this Easter. We also offer a virtual livestream option for those who can’t participate in person. All are welcome.
From Our Pastors: April 11, 2025
Rev. Amy Clark Feldman
April 11, 2025
This coming Sunday begins our walk through Holy Week. The story of this week is at the very core of our faith. We’ll travel with Jesus to confront the powers of this world that still cause so much suffering – injustice, hubris, abuse of power, scarcity, violence, and fear.
Palm Sunday
Sunday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m.
(Recoding Now Available)
We shared the special story of Holy Week as we prepared our hearts for the hope of Easter.
Holy Week at the Union Church in Waban
The Union Church in Waban invites the community to join it in celebrating the Easter season. We will gather in-person and online.
Wellspring Women’s Ministry
Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 pm
(In-Person)
Our next Wellspring will be on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. in Little Hayle. Our theme will be discussing how “what is old is new again”.
Wellspring is our women’s ministry at UCW. We come together to support each other as we journey together in these times.
From Our Pastors: April 4, 2025
Rev. Amy Clark Feldman
April 4, 2025
This Sunday is our final Sunday before Palm Sunday and Holy Week. There is one week left before Jesus, with boldness and intention, arrives in Jerusalem to take a stand against forces of corruption, oppression, violence, fear, and hate.
Sunday, April 6
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(View Video)
In worship this Sunday, we’ll Make Space for prayer, with a word of guidance and testimony from the UCW Prayer Team and continued wisdom from Luke’s Gospel.
From Our Pastors: March 28, 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
March 28, 2025
We’re drawing to the close of our Stewardship season for this year, and we’ll mark Stewardship Sunday in worship this week with a testimony and a focus in scripture and sermon on generosity.
Easter Blooms & Dedications
This year we continue our tradition of decorating our Sanctuary with live plants and listing the names of loved ones we wish to celebrate in our Easter bulletin.
You may order and submit
your dedication details HERE
Community Game Night
Friday, April 11 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.(Pizza Provided!)
Come relax and have fun with food and friends. Bring your favorite game, or just come ready to join in the fun! We’ll gather in the Littlehale room for some friendly competition . All-Ages welcome!
From Our Pastors: March 21 2025
Rev. Megan Berkowitz
March 21, 2025
I gave up social media for Lent this year. I’ve tried it in past years, and it never quite stuck. I always found reasons to log back in: an urgent question for a group of colleagues, a video of Rosey that was too good not to share, or even just an accidental slip. It’s sticking this year, though.
Sunday, March 30
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Video Now Available )
Our Lenten season worship continues this Stewardship Sunday with a testimony from Jay O’Beirne about making space for generosity, and a lesson from Luke’s Gospel about generosity as well.
Sunday, March 23
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Video Now Avaialbe)
Our Lenten season worship continued with a lesson from Luke’s Gospel about discernment and a Stewardship testimony from Stewardship Chair Kent Wittler.
Carwash
Price: $10 per car
Donations Welcome
Saturday 29th of March
10am to 2pm
Fundraiser for a scout’s eagle project to create accessible pews for mobility device users at the Union Church in Waban
From Our Pastors: March 14, 2025
Amy Clark Feldman
March 14, 2025
We are almost beginning the second week of our Lenten journey, walking in the wilderness together. It is always amazing to me how the liturgical seasons map onto the events and seasons in our world and lives. What wisdom and support we have in these deep traditions of our faith! This year it does indeed feel like Lenten wilderness times – each day with new revelations, challenges, news, and worries.
Sunday, March 16
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Video Now Avaialble)
Our Lenten season worship, making space for the gifts of our faith, continues this Sunday with a lesson from Luke’s Gospel about humility.
From Our Pastors: March 7, 2025
Megan Berkowitz
March 7, 2025
It was a gift to pray with so many of you throughout the day on Ash Wednesday and at our ecumenical evening service. I appreciated how thoughtful and open everyone I spoke with was about the intentions they were setting for Lent.
Sunday, March 9
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Rcording Now Available!)
Our Lenten season worship begins this Sunday with the story of the Good Samaritan and an exploration of how we can make space for compassion in our own lives and hearts.
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, March 16 at 11:30 p.m.
In-Person and on Zoom
Please mark your calendars for our next Congregational gathering on Sunday, March 16th immediately following worship. Lunch will be served, and we’ll share in a conversation about how our gifts power our community led by the Co-Moderators, Finance Team, Stewardship, and Nominating.
Youth Bake Sale
Sunday, March 16
– 9:30 a.m. in Waban Center
– 11:00 a.m. at UCW Reception!
The Youth Mission Bake Sale has been rescheduled to Sunday, March 16 with preparation on the 15th from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 2
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Video Now Available)
We will conclude our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday, led by our Nicaragua team to learn about Going Forth, changed by our experiences and ready to make change in the world.
Ash Wednesday Service
Eliot Church in Newton
We’ll begin our Lenten observances this year with an ecumenical Ash Wednesday worship service held at Eliot Church in Newton and co-sponsored by our church, Eliot Church, United Parish of Auburndale, the Newton Presbyterian Church, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, and Second Church in Newton.
Sunday, February 23
Service at 10:00 a.m.
Recording Now Available!
We continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday, engaging in practices of seeing our power with new eyes, as we continue to read the stories of Jesus’ ministry from the Gospel of Luke.
From Our Pastors: February 14 2025
Megan Berkowitz
February 14, 2025
I had the great privilege of visiting the new FamilyAid Family Navigation Center on Washington Street for the first time this week. Speeches were made, a ribbon was cut with many giant scissors, and people from throughout the Commonwealth who care about supporting homeless families gathered to celebrate and network together. The most inspiring part of the day for me, though, was the tour.
Sunday, February 16
Service at 10:00 a.m.
(Sorry, No Video Available)
We continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday, engaging in practices of compassion and honoring our own pain for the world, as we continue to read the stories of Jesus’ ministry from the Gospel of Luke.
From Our Pastors: February 7, 2025
Amy Clark Feldman
February 7, 2025
I’ve been especially grateful this week for our eight-week series on Spiritual Resiliency. Truth-be-told, I’ve had moments of doubting my resiliency in the face of the on-slaught of news this week, with a desire to pull the covers over my head.
Sunday, February 9
Fifth Sunday after Epiphany
Service at 10:00 a.m.
Recording Now Available
We will continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday, beginning again by rooting ourselves in gratitude. We will also commission our Nicaragua Travelers, as they prepare to leave for their mission next week.
From Our Pastors: January 31, 2025
Pastor Megan
January 31, 2025
We’ll read in this Sunday’s scripture passage about conflicts between Jesus and other Jewish religious leaders at the time over the observance of Sabbath restrictions. This, and other similar passages, have given rise to generations of interpretation that sets Jesus against religious authority, against Judaism, and against the Law.
Sunday, February 2
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Service at 10:00 a.m.
Recording Now Available
We continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday with a reading of the Gospel stories of Jesus healing on the Sabbath and choosing his 12 apostles.
From Our Pastors: January 24 2025
Pastor Megan
January 24, 2025
Staying Grounded
Given the tremendous outpouring of news this week, beginning with TikTok and the Presidential inauguration and continuing through executive orders and new wildfires, I have been feeling overwhelmed. I’m working to take it all in a little bit at a time, to stay open and stay grounded.
Sunday, January 26
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Service at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording!
We continue our worship series on Spiritual Resilience this Sunday with a reading of the Gospel story of Jesus calling the disciples to fish for people, and exploring how to see the challenges in our world from a new perspective.
From Our Pastors: January 17, 2025
Pastor Megan
January 17, 2025
Spiritual Resilience
Last Sunday was the first in an 8-week worship series on Spiritual Resilience, where we will together explore how tools from Joanna Macy’s Work That Reconnects and from Christian scripture and tradition can help us all to foster spiritual resilience through challenging times.
Sunday, January 19
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Service at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
Join for worship this MLK Day weekend as we continue our worship series on Spiritual
MOSAIC
Pastor Amy
January 10, 2025
Last week, nearly 40 youth came from all around Newton and Boston, almost exactly one-third from the Muslim Al-Huda Society in Chelsea; one-third from the Jewish community; and one-third from Christian churches.
Sunday, January 12
Baptism of Jesus
Service at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
We turn to the stories of Jesus’ life and ministry from Luke’s Gospel, beginning this week with the story of Jesus’ baptism by John. Join for worship to remember your baptism or dream of what it could be to hear yourself called “beloved!”
Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, Feb.18 at 12:00 p.m.
(In-Person)
Lunch Bunch is gathering this week for a shared meal and lots of joyful conversation sharing about our lives!
From Our Pastors
Pastor Megan
January 3, 2025
The new year is a time when many of us choose to reflect on what is behind us and what is ahead. I have a few traditions at the new year:
Sunday, January 5
Ephipany Sunday
Service at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
We’ll celebrate Epiphany this Sunday, remembering the light of Christ in the world as we gather around the Communion table.
Sunday, December 29
The First Sunday after Christmas
Pajama Church at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday we focus on the story of the star and the shepherds, considering the light illuminating our path into 2025. We will share an informal service, and church-appropriate pjs, or comfy clothes and slippers are welcome!
MOSAIC Interfaith Youth Action
Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2:00 p.m.
ON JANUARY 5th, UCW is hosting this amazing group of young people at the church. If you are interested in learning more or are a teen or tween (or are the parent of one) who would like to join this group, please contact Pastor Amy.
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, Dec. 24 at 6:00 p. m.
Recording Now Available
We thank all who joined us for this very special service for all ages of lessons and carols, with a candle-lit singing of Silent Night, and interactive elements for little ones.
Sunday, December 22
All-Ages Nativity Story Service at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday we light the candle of Love in our Advent season of worship and waiting. We’ll express our LOVE for Jesus and one another by telling the story of Jesus’ birth with all our generations present, and with costumes, singing, and maybe even a special guest whale.
Christmas Cookie Potluck
Cookie Potluck at Reception
Christmas Sunday, December 22This Sunday, Dec 22. you are invited to bring your favorite Christmas cookies (or other holiday treat) to share at reception.
From Our Pastors: December 20, 2024
Pastor Megan
December 20, 2024
Baking Christmas Cookies
Advent is the season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love; it is the season of anticipation and joy in the gift of Christ we already know has entered the world and is eternally present among us; it is, for many of us, a season of parties and gift-giving and whirlwind celebrations.
Sunday, December 15
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
This Sunday is Joy Sunday in our Advent season of worship and waiting. We’ll light the candles, remember the anticipation of Jesus’ birth, join in singing the season’s beautiful hymns, and lift one another in prayer. I hope you’ll join us.
Mitten Tree Returns!
Union Church is kicking off its annual Mitten Tree. Our gifts will once again be directed to residents of Project Care and Concern, many of whom will not be receiving other gifts this holiday season.
From Our Pastors: December 8 2024
Pastor Megan
December 8, 2024
Advent is the season of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love; it is the season of anticipation and joy in the gift of Christ we already know has entered the world and is eternally present among us; it is, for many of us, a season of parties and gift-giving and whirlwind celebrations.
Sunday, December 8
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
This Sunday is Peace Sunday in our Advent season of worship and waiting. We’ll light the candles, read prophetic sacred stories including Mary’s Magnificat, join in singing the season’s beautiful hymns, and lift one another in prayer. I hope you’ll join us.
From Our Pastors: November 29, 2024
Pastor Megan
November 29, 2024
UCC Professional Development Program
I returned last week from the fall gathering of NGLI, the UCC’s professional development program for young clergy. We gather each fall in Arizona for a time of creative learning, prayer, worship, music, and more. The setting, in the desert outside of Phoenix, is an intentional choice by the program organizers.
Sunday, December 1
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording
This Sunday, as Advent begins, we’ll celebrate with our annual Hanging of the Greens service! With beautiful music and reflections on the meaning of the symbols of the season, and gathering around the table for communion, we will begin this holy season of anticipation together.
Caregiving Group
Sunday, Dec. 8th, 11:30 a.m.
All who are caring for or have cared for parents, siblings, adult children, partners, or others are warmly invited to this monthly group. We gather around themes of our faith, share our stories, and support and pray for one another in this good and hard work of caring. We meet in Pastor Amy’s office.
Sunday, November 24
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather to celebrate Thanksgiving worship together. We’ll share the story of Daniel in the lion’s den, and give thanks for God’s blessings and presence with us. Pastor Amy will be preaching.
From Our Pastors: November 15, 2024
Pastor Megan
November 15, 2024
Congregational Meeting Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined in the Congregational Meeting last Sunday, and particular thanks to co-moderators Susan Hunt Stevens and Susan Gedrick for leading us, and to Jaap van Reijendam for ensuring those on Zoom could take part as well. The brief workshop Leila led on 1:1s, in the GBIO and community organizing model, gave us a tool for connecting with one another more deeply.
Sunday, November 17
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
View Recording!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship with a sermon by Jaap van Reijendam and a deep welcome to Yarisleidy Cortez hosted by our Nicaragua ministry.
Wellspring Women’s Ministry
Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 pm
(In-Person)
Wellspring women’s gathering will take place next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in Littlehale. All are welcome.
We will also have a potluck, so if you plan to join in, please email Amy
UCW Community Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, Nov. 23
(In-Person)
We will still be providing dinners to Newton seniors on Saturday, November 23rd. But we would also like to send two Freedge deliveries a day from 11/23-11/26, one in the morning and one in the afternoon/evening.
From Our Pastors: November 8, 2024
Pastor Megan
November 8, 2024
Post Election Interfaith Gathering
I want to share with you a small portion of how I opened our interfaith post-election gathering, as we prepare to gather in community together this Sunday for worship and the congregational meeting.
Christmas Poinsettias
Family and Friends Annual Dedications
Our annual Hanging of the Greens service took place on Sunday, December 1, when we decorated our Sanctuary with live plants. We are also preparing our annual Family and Friends Dedications list for inclusion in our Advent Sunday bulletins on December 15 and 22.
Sunday, November 10
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship, and then go right from worship into a lunch and congregational meeting together focused on connection, building community and building power for the future. Join us!
Congregational Meeting
Sunday, November 10 at 11:30 p.m.
In-Person and on Zoom
Our next congregational meeting will be this Sunday after worship, with lunch provided. We will focuse on connection, building community and building power for the future. Join us! ( follow read more…. link for full agenda)
Sunday, November 3
All Saint’s SundayWorship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for our All Saints communion worship, remembering the saints of the Union Church and of each of our lives as we gather around the table. We hope you’ll join in person or on Zoom.
Bible Study
Monday, November 11 at 7:00 p.m. (In Person)
Bible Study, led by Jeannie Martin, continues this Fall, meeting in-person in the Littlehale room at the church on Mondays at 7:00 p.m. We’ll read the Gospel of Mark in upcoming weeks.
Book Study Group
October 30 at 6:30 p.m.
In-Person
This wil be our second meeting to discuss the book “The Amen Effect” by Rabbi Sharon Brous. Originally recommended for Book Group by Anya Bassett, this book speaks to both the season of grief in our congregation and the desires many of us share to work towards a world with more understanding, compassion, and unity in the face of divisions.
Post-Election Gathering
Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m.
In-person
Join with members of congregations throughout Newton and the wider Newton community for a time of reflection, connection, and music after the national election. This is a non-partisan event; regardless of the election outcome, we will come together for an evening of prayer and hope.
Sunday, October 27
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship, fellowship, connection, and learning together, including exploring the story from scripture of a leader asking for God’s wisdom in a time of need. We hope you’ll join in person or on Zoom.
Interfaith Youth Action
Sunday, Oct. 20 at 2:00 p.m.
Our church will be part of a cohort of Christian church groups, joining with Congregation Dorshei Tzedek and the Islamic Center of Boston to participate in the Bridges program.
From Our Pastors: October 18, 2024
Pastor Megan
Octoberr 18, 2024
Recent Celebrations
Did you miss the recent celebrations at church? Here are some photos from our new sign celebration and the Blessing of the Animals! It has been a fall of connecting – with one another, the wider community, and God’s creation (including beloved pets like Barky, Felix, Jack, Rosey, and Lucy!).
Sunday, October 20
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
In-Person and on Zoom!
This Sunday, we’ll gather for worship, fellowship, connection, and learning together. We hope you’ll join in person or on Zoom.
From Our Pastors: October 11, 2024
Pastor Megan
Octoberr 11, 2024
So much in the world at large and within our own community and families feels like it is in upheaval, right now. War, storms, the coming election, health challenges, grief, transitions, and more make it feel as though the ground is shifting for so many of us. I was reminded in a conversation this week of the framework offered by Joanna Macy in The Work that Reconnects. In it, she explains that how we choose to tell the story – of the world and society at large, but also of our lives – affects how we feel and how we act.
Sunday, October 13
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Worship Video Now Available
This Sunday, we continued exploring our fall theme of Connection through the songs of two faithful, hopeful prophets in our scriptures.
Hurricane Relief
As I’m sure many of you have been, I have been devastated to see the pictures and reports coming out of communities in the Southeast that have been affected by Hurricane Helene, and wanting to find ways to help. One of the blessings of being affiliated with our two denominational partners is that our impact to help when disasters like this occur can be magnified by the existing systems of support that the denominations have in place.
Sunday, October 6
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Video Recording now Avialable
This Sunday, we continued exploring our fall theme of Connection as we celebrated our connection to the Church throughout the world this World Communion Sunday. Plus, we celebrated our new UCW sign and blessed our beloved animals after the service!”
Blessing Of Animals
Sunday, October 6, at 12:00 noon
Outside On The Common
Bring your furry, fluffy, feathery, scaley friends (or a photo of them) as we give thanks for and bless the animals and other critters in our families, and pray for all God’s creatures
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Sunday, September 29
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Worship Video Now Available
This past Sunday, we continued exploring our fall theme of Connection with the story of the Exodus and the Song at the Sea.
Sunday, September 22
Servcie Video now Available
This Sunday, we continued exploring our fall theme of Connection with the story of Joseph and his family. We shared a blessing and special gift in worship, and then kids of all ages will kicked-off a new year of Sunday School with Pastor Amy and Children’s Ministry Associate Ileana.
Wellspring Women’s Ministry
Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 pm
( In-Person)
We will meet in Littlehale meeting room. Newcomers are welcome. If you are interested in learning more about Wellspring and to be added to the group mailing list, please contact
JAVA Gents
Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:00 a.m.
( In-Person)
Java Gents will gather next Friday morning at Dan and Brian Heffernan’s home.
JAVA Gents is the informal get-together of the men of the UCW congregation (and community). The group aims to provide friendly fellowship and mutual support. We will enjoy a lively discussion of timely topics as well as personal goings on in our lives.
From Our Pastors: September 13, 2024
Pastor Amy
September 13, 2024
It was a joy and comfort to be together again as we kicked off the new church year last weekend. Something special happens when we worship and are fed together at the communion table; when we hug, cry, and laugh together; when we celebrate together in the sunshine.
Sunday, September 15
Worship at 10:00 a.m. – followed by Mission, Youth and Families Fair
We are excited to continue this new season in the life of our church and hope you and your family will join us this Sunday. We will connect with friends and community; and enter this new year with hope, faith, and joy. Our Mission & Children, Youth, and Families Fair will follow the service.
Welcome Back Sunday!
Sunday, Sept. 8 at 10:00 am
It’s Welcome Sunday this week! We’ll regather for worship, communion, a Flat Jesus get-together (see below) and a special reception picnic following worship. We are looking forward to gathering as a community at the start of a new church year – be sure to be there!
From our Pastor: July 19, 2024
Pastor Amy
July 19, 2024
On Thursday, July 18, travelers and members of UCW gathered to share learnings, photos, and stories from our recent service trip to Puerto Rico. The trip at the end of June was transformative for the 20 members (mostly high school and college youth) who travelled.
Flat Jesus
Summer 2024
This week, Flat Jesus visited with Pastor Amy and the Pazmiños, embarked on a cruise to Canada with Jean W. and Judy M., and sampled the flavors at Pastor Megan’s hometown ice cream store. Where has your Flat Jesus been? Continue reading to view more pictures!!
Friday Updates
The Union Church distributes a newsletter every Friday by e-mail. This is an easy way to to stay up to date with church news and events. If you would like to be added to our mailing list please sign up HERE.
All are welcome to sign up and unsubscribing at anytime is a simple mouse click! Click “Continue Reading” for this week’s issue.
Memorial Service for Anya Bassett
– Sat. August 24 at 10:00 a.m.-
A memorial service for Anya Bassett will take place this Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. at the Union Church in Waban (and on Zoom), with a reception to follow directly after the service at the church. …for more details
A Reminder
We won’t gather for worship at UCW this Sunday, September 1.
Welcome Sunday is next week, September 8th, when we’ll regather for worship, communion, a Flat Jesus get-together and a picnic following worship. It will be a great way to celebrate the end of summer and the start of a new church year!
Services in August
Sunday, August 11, at 9:30 a.m.
Newton Highlands Congregational Church
We’ll worship together with all of the UCC-affiliated churches in Newton at Newton Highlands Congregational Church at 9:30 a.m. We’ll enjoy fellowship, communion, and their air-conditioned sanctuary!
From Our Pastors – July 19, 2024
Pastor Megan
July 5, 2024
Beloved, have you gotten and decorated a Flat Jesus yet? Be sure to take part in this fun and creative way of staying in touch with one another throughout the summer, and of sharing with one another as the new church year begins in September.
Summer Services
Sundays in July at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
During the month of July we will gather on the stage downstairs for summer services at 10:00 a.m.
Our summer services will be lay-led and will focus on the parables of Jesus. Be sure to come and worship together in summertime joy!
Ice Cream and Sharing from Puerto Rico!
Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 pm
As many know, Pastor Amy and 20 members of our congregation – mostly high school and college youth – travelled to Puerto Rico during the last week of June. We’ll gather for ice cream sundaes and fellowship as the Youth & Mentors from the Puerto Rico Mission Trip share about their experiences. Don’t miss out on this generational fun and learning!
The Last American Colony
Postponed
New Date TBD this Fall
We’ll once again gather in intergenerational community for a viewing of UCW member Bestor Cram’s award-winning movie about Puerto Rico.
From Our Pastors – June 28 2024
Pastor Megan
June 28, 2024
I was away from church last Sunday for a triathlon – my first race in about 12 years – and I felt as though I’d been transported to the Kingdom of God for the morning. I had forgotten how energizing the warmth and collegiality that surrounds a race can be.
Sunday June 30
June 30 at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
Join in person or online for the last worship service of the church year! We’ll reflect together on the Apostle Paul’s reminders for being in a loving community.
Sunday June 23
June 23 at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
Outgoing Co-Moderator Jaap van Reijendam will bless us with his preaching and worship leadership this week! Please note there will be no Sunday School this week while Pastor Amy and 20 members of our church are on our service trip to Puerto Rico.
Exploring Our faith Sunday
June 2 at 10:00 a.m.
(In-Person & Zoom)
This Sunday we will be led in worship by our High School students, and honor our graduates. After worship we will share our year-end All-Church Picnic and Celebration outside. We hope you will join us.