Worship This Sunday, January 25, is Cancelled Due to the Impending Winter Storm.
Stay Safe and Warm
Next Sermon Series “The Ins & Outs of Prayer”
Prayer is one of the essential spiritual practices of our faith. Yet prayer is so much more than just words. Prayer is a way of being in an active relationship with God. This two-week sermon series, leading up to the season of Lent, will explore two important types of prayer: confession and intercession.
We will look at these two modes of prayer through a God who is profoundly relational, responsive, and always evolving with creation. Rather than approaching prayer as a way of trying to change God's mind about some divinely pre-ordained outcome, we’ll explore how these two types of prayer can open us to deeper transformation, healing, and alignment with the flow of divine love and possibility. Confession and Intercession create pathways into God’s presence, helping us cultivate a more honest, compassionate, and empowering spirituality. Join us on February 8th and 15th 2026 as we learn to pray not just to God, but with God in a world that is always alive with divine possibility.
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Lunar New Year Celebration: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Please join us for Worship and a special Coffee Hour celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Horse. Bright Pearl Academy will share traditional Chinese dances. Feel free to wear red to welcome good fortune and joy.
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It was back in 1871 when Second Church in Newton was officially formed. Almost 250 years later, Second Church continues to serve the people of Newton and the surrounding towns. Today, Second Church (now in it's third building and location) maintains its prophetic heritage by balancing tradition and innovation. We welcome and invite all who desire to walk in the ways of Jesus to join us in this journey.
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Second Church is proud to have been one of the first churches in our denomination to adopt an 'Open and Affirming' covenant. In 2012, we celebrated the 20th anniversary of this bold and prophetic 1992 covenant which declared that LGBTQ+ persons could have full standing as both members and leaders in the life of the congregation.
Directions, Accessibility, and Parking
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Detailed info is found in the drop down menu above. For a quick peek, Google Maps is here. We are located at 60 Highland Street, West Newton, MA 02465. The best parking access is from the Highland Street entrance. While we own the lot on Chestnut street, that is mostly used by the Nursery School during the week. For handicapped access there is a driveway and small parking area by the 60 Highland Street main sanctuary entrance (the large wooden doors) at the top of the hill. This side entrance has a metal access ramp that leads straight into the sanctuary. An accessible restroom is located at the sanctuary main entrance.
