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…
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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…
Evangelical Baptist Church will offer Kids Adventure Week — a 5-day drop-off program for kids ages 5-12 — July 15-19, 2PM-5PM each day, at the church (23 Chapel Street, Newtonville). It’s an opportunity for all kids to learn about God in a fun environment. This year’s theme is The Great Jungle Journey.…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton is sponsoring a celebration of Lughnasadh (pronounced “LOO-nah-sah”) at the Cove Park (104 West Pine Street, Auburndale) on August 1 at 6:30PM. All are welcome to participate in this event. Lughnasadh, also known as Lammas, is midway between the Summer Solstice and the…
The Dharmata Foundation is hosting a Public Talk with Anam Thubten where he will share essential wisdom of meditation from the Buddhist tradition. This event is open to all regardless of religious affiliation or spiritual practice. It will take place on Friday, August 16, 7-9PM at Hebrew College (1860 Washington…
Grace Church in Newton Corner is now on its summer worship schedule. Community breakfast takes place each week from 8:30-9:15AM followed by a service of Holy Eucharist at 9:30AM. Grace will also host three monthly barbecues over the summer: June 20, July 18, and August 22. These gatherings will take place from…
Summer Services are in full swing at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton. Please join in person (1326 Washington Street, West Newton, in the Parish Hall) or online, any or every Sunday morning at 10:15AM. See the summer worship schedule for topics and which ones are in-person and which…
Looking for faithful friendship? The Newton Highlands Congregational Church offers Wednesday Worship — a light meal, conversation, and a time of prayer and devotion, 6PM-7PM on three Wednesdays: August 14, 21, and 28. All are welcome — including children of all ages! — to an informal worship service on the…
After a year-long search process, members of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) voted on June 2 to call Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner and Rev. Joel Miller as the congregation’s new settled co-ministers. Concluding a week of conversations, meetings, and events with the candidates, 99% of voting members…