Newton Congregational UCC

Newton Congregational UCC Sunday morning worship at 11am. Worship is the central experience of our church's life. The mission of our education program is to make disciples.

Nurtured and strengthened by the Holy Spirit, we gather as people of faith who celebrate God's love and acceptance of all people. Our vision is that Congregational United Church of Christ will be a community where everyone is offered abundant hospitality in the name of Jesus Christ. It is the mission of our church to pray together, to worship together, to learn together, and to become an intergene

rational community of love and service to the world. All the other activities that enable the church to carry out its ministry, we seek to anchor in worship like the spokes of a wheel are anchored in its hub. We seek to do this through Bible study, through Christian Education for all ages, and through consciously applying our Christian faith to confront the ethical and moral issues of today's world. We seek to be a community of love -- a group of people that enjoys being together, that plays together, that seeks to share each other's joys and concerns, that supports each other in facing the challenges of life, that nurtures one another in the Christian faith, that welcomes all persons who come seeking God and Christian fellowship. We seek to be a community of service -- a congregation that consciously seeks to serve those who are not a part of the church; to share the good news, and to support the wider mission of the church with our material and spiritual blessings. No matter who you are or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here!

05/31/2026

TRINITY SUNDAY
May 31, 2026
ORDER OF WORSHIP

Ringing of the Bell
Joys & Concerns
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude "All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name"
Gathering Prayer
Gathering Hymn #59 "This Is My Father’s World"
Call to Worship Inspired by Psalm 8
Invocation
Reading Genesis 1:1-2:4a
Gospel Acclimation Hymn #35 "Gloria Patri"
Gospel Reading Matthew 28:16-20
Message "Never So Great a Gift" Pastor Kurt Hoover
Hymn of Response #263 "Surely the Presence of the Lord" (twice thru)
Prayer for Transformation & New Life
Words of Grace
Sharing of God’s Peace
Invitation to Generosity
Offertory "Where the Spirit of the Lord Is"
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Sending Hymn #494 "They’ll Know We Are Christians"
Benediction
Postlude "You Are My All in All"
Dismissal

Pastor – Kurt Hoover
Liturgist – Jenni Pryke
Organist – Bev Thomas

Resources: Rest Made Holy: Service Prayers for Day of Pentecost Year A was written by the Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, Minister for Worship and Theology for the United Church of Christ. With Prayers of the People adapted from “Sundays & Seasons”

"All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name." Arranged by Sandra Eithum. © 2009 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
"Surely the Presence of the Lord." Words and Music by Lanny Wolfe. © 1977 Lanny Wolfe Music.
"Where the Spirit of the Lord Is." Words and Music by Stephen R. Adams. © 1973 Pilot Point Music/ASCAP.
"They’ll Know We Are Christians." Words and Music by Peter Scholtes. © 1966 FEL Publications, assigned to The Lorenz Corp.
"You Are My All in All." Words and Music by Dennis Jernigan. Arranged by Mark Hayes. © 1991 Shepherd’s Heart Music, Inc. (Admin. by PraiseCharts.com) Sole selling agent for this © 2015 arrangement, Lorenz Publishing Company.

All other recorded music is within the public domain.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License -731412. All rights reserved.

05/17/2026

THE SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 17, 2026
ORDER OF WORSHIP

Ringing of the Bell
Joys & Concerns
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude "All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name"
Gathering Prayer
Gathering Hymn #215 "Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain"
Call to Worship Inspired by Psalm 68
Invocation
Reading 1st Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11
Gospel Acclimation Hymn #35 "Gloria Patri"
Gospel Reading John 17:1-11
Message "For Your Life in Faith, He Prayed"
Hymn of Response #590 "K*m ba Yah"
Prayer for Transformation & New Life
Words of Grace
Sharing of God’s Peace
Invitation to Generosity
Offertory "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus"
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Sending Hymn #234 "Crown Him with Many Crowns"
Benediction
Postlude "As We Gather"
Dismissal

Pastor – Kurt Hoover
Liturgist – Jenni Pryke
Organist - Bev Thomas

Resources: In the World: Service Prayers for the Seventh Sunday in Easter Year A was written by the Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, Minister for Worship and Theology for the United Church of Christ. With Prayers of the People adapted from “Sundays & Seasons”

All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name by Sandra Eithun. © 2009 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
As We Gather. Words and Music by Mike Fay and Tom Coomes. Arranged by Teresa Wilhelmi. © 1981 and this arrangement © 2016 CCCM Music (ASCAP) Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) (Admin. at Capitol CMGPublishing.com)/
Coomesietunes (Admin. by Lori Kelly Rights & Licenses.)

All other recorded music is within the public domain.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License -731412. All rights reserved.

05/10/2026

THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
May 10, 2026
ORDER OF WORSHIP

Ringing of the Bell
Joys & Concerns
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude "On Eagle’s Wings"
Gathering Prayer
Gathering Hymn #64 "We Sing Your Mighty Power, O God"
Call to Worship Inspired by Psalm 66
Invocation
Reading 1st Peter 3:13-22
Gospel Acclimation Hymn #35 "Gloria Patri"
Gospel Reading John 14:15-21
Message "Come, Holy Spirit"
Hymn of Response #254 "Breathe on Me, Breath of God"
Prayer for Transformation & New Life
Words of Grace
Sharing of God’s Peace
Invitation to Generosity
Offertory "Where the Spirit of the Lord Is"
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Sending Hymn #267 "Blessed Quietness"
Benediction
Postlude "Knowing You"
Dismissal

Pastor – Kurt Hoover
Liturgist – Les Morgan
Organist - Bev Thomas

Resources: Coming to You: Service Prayers for the Sixth Sunday in Easter Year A was written by the Rev. Dr. Cheryl A. Lindsay, Minister for Worship and Theology for the United Church of Christ. With Prayers of the People adapted from “Sundays & Seasons”

On Eagle’s Wings by Michael Joncas. Arranged by Janet Vogt. © 1079 Michael Joncas. Published by OPC.
Where the Spirit of the Lord Is. Words and Music by Stephen R. Adams. © 1973 Pilot Point Music/ ASCAP.
Knowing You. Words and Music by Graham Kendrick. Arranged by Garrett Parker. Copyright 1994 and this arrangement © 2002 Make Way Music (administered by Music Services in the Western Hemisphere), ASCAP.

All other recorded music is within the public domain.
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License -731412. All rights reserved.

03/15/2026

Sunday’s congregational meeting has been postponed to Sunday March 29th due to weather conditions.
Prayers for peace.

02/08/2026

THE FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY
February 8, 2026
ORDER OF WORSHIP

Ringing of the Bell
Joys & Concerns
Welcome & Announcements
Prelude "God Is So Good"
Gathering Prayer
Gathering Hymn #284 "Gather Us In"
Call to Worship
Invocation
Reading Isaiah 58:1-12
Gospel Acclimation Hymn #35 "Gloria Patri"
Gospel Matthew 5:13-20
Message "Salt and Light"
Hymn of Response #80 "My Shepherd, You Supply My Need"
Prayers for Transformation & New Life
Words of Grace
Sharing of God’s Peace
Invitation to Generosity "Here I Am, Lord"
Prayer of Thanksgiving and Dedication
Prayers of the People
The Lord’s Prayer
Sending Hymn #670 "All Who Love and Serve Your City"
Benediction
Postlude "Blest Be the Tie that Binds"
Dismissal

Pastor – Kurt Hoover
Liturgist - Jenni Pryke
Organist - Bev Thomas

Enhanced video of today's service, Feb 8th
Music Credits: "God Is So Good" by Douglas E. Wagner. © 2000 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
"Gather Us In" by Marty Haugen. © 1982 GIA Publications, Inc.
"Here I Am, Lord" by Daniel L. Schutte. © 1981 Daniel L. Schutte and New Dawn Music.
"All Who Love and Serve Your City." Words: Erik Routley, 1966. Music: American melody (18th century); harm. And arr. Carlton R. Young, 1964. Words © 1969 Stainer & Bell Ltd., used by permission of Hope Publishing Co.; harm. © 1965 The United Methodist Publishing House.
"Blest Be the Tie that Binds" by Larry Shackley. © 2006 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
All other recorded music is within the public domain. Permission to podcast/stream the mu-sic in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License -731412. All rights reserved.

02/08/2026

A recording of today's service will be posted later this afternoon. Apologizes,

01/22/2026
12/13/2025

Due to extreme cold weather, the Sunday, December 14th worship has been canceled. You may stream the service live at facebook.com/newtonucc at 11:00am. Join us next week when the weather is to be more cooperative.

Sunday morning worship at 11am.

11/29/2025

November 30th Sunday worship has been canceled due to weather. Please join us next Sunday. Stay safe. Stay warm.

09/30/2025

Musical Moments & Meditation
Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Our Pastor Emeritus David Raymond, shares a reflection about the wonder of eagles, and Bev Thomas plays the following selections:

1. "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" by Penny Rodriguez. (c) 2014 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.
2. "Great Is the Lord” by Michael W. Smith and Deborah D. Smith. Arranged by Lloyd Larson. (c) 1962 Meadowgreen Music Company. (ASCAP) (adm. by EMI CMG Publishing).
3. "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" by Craig Curry. (c) 2013 Lorenz Publishing Co., a division of The Lorenz Corporation.

Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from ONE LICENSE, License -731412. All rights reserved.

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308 E 2nd Street N
Newton, IA
50208

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Tuesday 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm

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