Upcoming Worship Service Information
Walking In Rhythm
"The Heartbeat of Our Church"
Sunday August 23 at 9:30am
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Join Larry and Cynthia Bethune on Sunday, August 23 at 9:30 AM in Fellowship Hall for an interactive drum circle worship experience celebrating the heartbeat of our community.
NO MUSICAL TALENT IS REQUIRED — YOUR presence is all that is needed. ​ Bring your own percussion instrument, or enjoy one provided by the Bethunes, or just bring an old pot and a wooden spoon as we journey together from many separate rhythms toward unity, joy, and one shared purpose. ​Through simple rhythms, listening, laughter, and participation, we will experience the heartbeat of our church while having fun together — what better way is there to spend a Sunday morning?
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2026 Summer Service Schedule
All Sunday Worship Services in the summer begin at 9:30am in Fellowship Hall
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August 2* Multi-Congregational Service held at Newton Highlands
(No Service @ Second Church)
Newton Highlands Congregational Church
54 Lincoln St, Newton, MA 02461
Phone (617) 527-3898
August 9 TBD
August 16 Worship
August 23 Drum Circle Worship @ Second Church in Newton
August 30 Worship
Sept 6 Worship
Sept 13 Welcome Back Sunday! Worship begins at 10:00am, in Sanctuary
Second Church in Newton
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.
