On March 21, a group of Muslim residents hosted Newton’s first community-wide interfaith Ramadan event. During Ramadan, Muslims fast daily from dawn to sundown and customarily gather with family and friends to break fast in the evening with a meal, Iftar. For this event, about 250 Muslim and non-Muslim residents…
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The second annual Interfaith Music Night will take place at Grace Episcopal Church (76 Eldredge Street, Newton Corner) on March 25, 6PM-7:30PM. It’s free and open to all, with songs, chants, mantras, prayers, and meditation. Vegan and vegetarian food available. Sponsored by Newton Community Pride, Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries, and the…
The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) will present its annual Music Sunday service on March 17, 10:15AM. This service presents music about transformation and change, both personal, healing transformation and being a force for change in the world. There will be a wide variety of songs, including The Times They…
Grace Episcopal Church in Newton Corner will hold the following services during Holy Week. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here! Grace Episcopal Church in Newton Corner is located at 76 Eldredge Street with parking available on Eldredge and Church Streets.
The First Church in Chestnut Hill will hold several services during Holy Week. We hope you can join us. All are welcome! The First Church in Chestnut Hill is located at 26 Suffolk Road, just around the corner from the Chestnut Hill T stop. Parking is available in front of…
Newton Highlands Congregational Church (NHCC) is hosting an Organ Celebration featuring organist Yevgenia Semeina, the NHCC Choir, and the NHCC soloists on February 24, 7PM at the Newton Highlands Congregational Church (54 Lincoln St, Newton Highlands). It is free and open to the public, and there is a $50 suggested…
Temple Shalom of Newton (175 Temple Street, West Newton) invites all to Prayers for the Path an unforgettable afternoon concert of soulful melodies and heartfelt prayers on February 25, 1PM-3PM, featuring Singer/Songwriters Reb Ariel Hendelman & Marni Loffman. Light refreshments will be available for a donation. Tickets are now on sale.…
The Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) will hold an in-district meeting with local state legislators on January 29 at 7PM at Union Church (14 Collins Road, Waban). Speakers include Senator Cynthia Creem, Rep. Ruth Balser, Rep. Kay Khan, and Rep. Alice Peisch. Topics on the agenda include public housing, real-estate…
On January 14, 11:30AM-1PM, come see what FUUSN is all about! Representatives from our many committees, clubs, groups, and teams will be present to tell you what they do and how you can get involved. Light refreshments will be served. First Unitarian Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton).…
Dressed as sheep, shepherds, the three magi, innkeepers, angels and the Holy Family, multigenerational actors performed the traditional Nativity play at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (FUUSN) in West Newton — the first of three Christmas Eve services on December 24. In between scenes of the story…