The choirs of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton and the UU Society of Wellesley Hills will be combining to sing for two Music Sunday services featuring the beautiful Lux Aeterna by Morten Lauridsen. “The five movements of Lux Aeterna are based on various references to light from sacred…
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The Racial Justice Ministry of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton invites the public to Reckoning with Our Racist Past — a presentation by Rev. Kevin Peterson, founder of the New Democracy Coalition and the Faneuil Hall Race + Reconciliation Project. Please join us on Sunday, March 26, 11:45AM-1PM in…
Shabbat B’Yachat/Shabbat Together returns this Friday, February 3 at Temple Shalom of Newton (175 Temple Street). Members and non-members of varied interests and different ages are invited to join the following: Shabbat B’Yachad is celebrated the first Friday of each month through this June. The only charge is for meals.…
On February 17, the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN), NewCity Church Newton, and Newton Community Pride will present an exploration of the impact of music, movement, and the spoken word from Black churches to broader society. Reverend Devlin Scott of the NewCity Church will host and moderate a panel discussion featuring…
At Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street), Shabbat B’Yachad begins Friday, January 6 at 5:30PM for a Tots Service followed by a family pizza dinner. At 6:30PM, there’s an adult service with an Oneg at the end. Teens enjoy dinner and activities at 7:30PM as adults join a Rabbi-led discussion and…
Evangelical Baptist Church of Newton (23 Chapel Street, Nonantum) invites you to join us for the celebratory Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols on Sunday, December 18, at 4PM. This timeless Christmas tradition weaves the story of Christmas with popular congregational carols and special music accompanied by pipe organ and piano. A reception…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) will hold these holiday services:
Evangelical Baptist Church of Newton (23 Chapel Street, Nonantum) invites you to a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, at 5PM. Take a moment in the hustle and bustle of the season to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas – The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not…
At Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street), Shabbat B’Yachad begins Friday, December 2 at 5:30 for a Tots Service followed by a family pizza dinner. At 6:30, there’s an adult service with an Oneg at the end. Teens enjoy dinner and activities at 7:30 as adults join a Rabbi-led discussion and…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton invites the entire Newton community to an online workshop — Saturday, October 22, 10:30AM-12 Noon — on opportunities for collective environmental action — working together for energy and hope. Learn about local and statewide organizations advocating for societal change and decide where to add your own time,…
The Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln Street) will celebrate its 150th anniversary (see timeline) with two special events: 150th Anniversary Party on Sunday, October 2, at 11:30AM-1PM, free and open to all. Live, local music; ice cream truck; crafts; photo booth. Walking tour of Newton Highlands with Historic Newton…
The Episcopal Parish of St Paul in Newton Highlands will host a free, four-part online discussion on Zoom — What is our spiritual response to the climate crisis? — September 28 through October 19. Register here. The sessions, all at 7PM, are: September 28: Getting motivated to take action: why…