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Multiplied: Blessed, Broken, Given Series
Jesus once took a loaf of bread, broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “This is my body broken for you.” Later, the Apostle Paul taught that all who follow Jesus have become the body of Christ in the world. When followers of Jesus share in the sacrament called Communion, we pray, “May these gifts of bread and cup be for us the body of Christ, that we might be the body of Christ for the world…” The loaf of communion bread on the altar is not only a symbol of the life and love of Christ—it’s also a symbol of all those who follow this way in this world. We, like that loaf, are blessed, broken and given to the world in love. In this three-week series on generosity, we’ll explore what it means to be blessed by God, broken by God, and given by God to the world, for God’s redeeming purposes.
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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.
