The First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton (1326 Washington Street, West Newton) will hold these holiday services:
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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…
The Newton Free Library and several other public libraries will co- host an online discussion, Water Protection Rights and Spirituality, on October 18 at 6:30PM-8PM. Panelists will be Hiawatha Brown (Narragansett Elder), Liz Santana-Kiser (Nipmuc Elder) Kasike Jorge Estevez (Taino), and Robert Quesada (Mexika/Aztec). They will discuss Indigenous Spirituality as it…
Robert “Coyokiztil” Quesada According to his bio on the IDPNewton.org website, “Robert is of Nahua/Chichimeca Zacatecati ancestry, and born and raised in Huchiun, occupied Ohlone Lisjan (Oakland, California),” and with his wife, Mayeta “Yaxochitl” Quesda, founded the “Calpulli Coyoxochitl dance group. Robert, who was the lead dancer and keeper of…
Minyan Darchei Shalom is a fully lay-led, traditional egalitarian minyan in Newton. All are invited for the upcoming High Holidays, meeting at Temple Shalom (175 Temple Street, Newton). No tickets or reservations are required. Our High Holiday schedule: Rosh Hashanah, First Day, Monday morning, September 26, 9:00AM Rosh Hashanah, Second Day, Tuesday…
Minyan Darchei Shalom just celebrated its first anniversary, and we would love for you to join us! We are an independent minyan conducting fully lay-led, traditional, egalitarian services at Temple Shalom in Newton. Our next Shabbat service is August 20 at 9:30AM. Weather permitting, we gather outside under a tent. …