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…
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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…
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…