NewCity Church and the Parish of Saint Paul Episcopal Church are thrilled to celebrate a unique milestone on Sunday, September 15, marking one year of worshipping together at 1135 Walnut Street in Newton Highlands. This joyful collaboration unites two vibrant congregations: NewCity Church, which celebrates its 6th anniversary, and the…
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The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will host a discussion of earth-based spirituality and paganism at FUUSN (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) on Sunday, September 22, from 8:30AM to 10AM. Coffee and tea will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own breakfast. Participants will deepen…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) is hosting a Community Expo to showcase the many groups and activities within the FUUSN community. It takes place on Sunday, September 22 during coffee hour (11:30AM – 1PM), just after the Sunday service at FUUSN (1326 Washington Street, West Newton). Find…
Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) is hosting a Collaborative Picnic with food, music, games, face painting and more. The collaborative will provide hot dogs, hamburgers, water, and ice cream, and guests are encouraged to bring a finger food app or dessert to share. It will take place…
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) and Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative (SHOL Newton) are hosting Friends of the Poor Walk, a 1.5-mile walk to raise funds to assist the Newton community with food, clothing, and housing-related requests. The walk will take place on Sunday, September 29,…
Grace Episcopal Church welcomes all to celebrate the Feast of St. Francis at 10:30AM on Sunday, October 6, for worship including Blessing of the Animals. Weather permitting, the service will be on the front lawn. Animals are welcome, including favorite stuffed toys. (All animals must be on leash or in…
On July 8, Rev. Parisa Parsa of the First Unitarian Society in Newton moderated Empathy Now: A Multifaith Conversation between Dr. Celene Ibrahim and Rabbi Or Rose. Dr. Ibrahim is a faculty member at the Groton School who teaches global history, religious studies, and applied ethics. Rabbi Rose is the…
A horse-drawn station wagon with a battery-operated speaker system? A kitchen with running hot water and an ice box for refrigeration? The historic estate at 400 Beacon Street in Chestnut Hill is a curious mix from the past when electricity and plumbing were moving into private homes. The mansion, originally…
Minyan Darchei Shalom invites people to meet them at the Newton fireworks on July 4. They will be in the front part of the field, across from the bandstand, likely before 6PM, and they will have a small sign posted until the fireworks begin. Now in its third year, Minyan…
Residents of Newton — concerned about the negative consequences of how international and domestic issues are pulling at the civic fabric of society — invite the public to a free, three-part series on spiritual and ethical responsibility in a period of extreme polarization. The series is sponsored by the Newton…