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Sept. 25, 2026 Newsletter - BE changed into people through whom God will BRING change

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MetroWest News!

September 24, 2026

This Week at

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🌱 fall groups

Practicing the Way

Practicing the Way

Last year, many of us journeyed through Practicing the Way together, learning what it means to become apprentices of Jesus. This fall, we’re building on that foundation. Beginning the week of October 5, we’ll be launching our fall Practicing the Way studies on Service and Witness. Together, we’ll explore what it means to love like Jesus and to naturally share His hope with the people God has placed in our lives. Go here to register! We hope you’ll prayerfully consider joining a group this fall.
🔥 this sunday

Pastor Taylor Burgoyne will deliver this week’s message, titled Carefully Compassionate and based on John 8:1–11, in our series Secret Sauce: The Values that Give Highrock Its Unique Flavor. This fall, join us as we dive into our core values of curiosity, courage, and compassion — the key ingredients that make Highrock feel like Highrock, and the Biblical values that lead to a full life in Christ. Come and taste!
🏘️ our needham home

Property Discernment Team Listening Session

This Sunday, September 27, the Property Discernment Team will hold another Listening Session after church — both to gather more of your feedback and to share what they’ve learned so far.
🎙️ backstage pass

Backstage Pass — October 18

Backstage Pass is a new interactive conversation series inviting you to hear directly from leadership about Highrock’s core beliefs and the stories shaping its direction. The inaugural session, hosted by Pastor Dave Swaim on Sunday, October 18 from 12:15–1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, tackles “the dream and difficulties of diversity in church” — how Highrock pursues true unity in Christ without requiring uniformity across ethnicity, socioeconomic status, personality, and political conviction. Bring your questions — learn more here.
🤖 theology lab

Faith, Work & AI: A New Panel Series

Highrock’s Theology Lab is partnering with The Theology of Work Project on three in-person, panel-based conversations this year exploring work, faith, and artificial intelligence. Each gathering will bring together Christians from across the Boston area to consider how to faithfully navigate the uncertainties, opportunities, and challenges AI raises for how we work and live. Details and dates for all three conversations are at TheologyLab.org.
📢 family retreat update

Family Retreat Canceled

The MetroWest Family Retreat scheduled for October 9–11 has been canceled due to low registrations. Thank you to everyone who signed up or shared interest. We’ll take time to evaluate the right shape for MetroWest retreats and plan accordingly for the future.
📖 reading plan

Reading through the New Testament in a Year: Jan 1 – Dec. 31, 2026. Jump back in anytime!
📅 student ministry

What’s Happening at Student Ministry — Middle School calendar | High School calendar
⏩ coming up

small groups — start october 5

Continuing Practicing the Way, with a focus on:

• Service Practice: Learning to serve others like Jesus did.

• Witness Practice: Learning to share your faith and bear witness to others.

See you on Sunday!

Ways To Go Deeper

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Ways to Go Deeper!

MetroWest Prays is meets on some Mondays in the summer; it is normally held on Monday evenings, 8:30 – 9 pm by going on this ZOOM LINK. The next in-person prayer meeting date and time will be listed here when scheduled. (There is no zoom prayer meeting on the same Monday we meet in person). All are welcome to our prayer meetings. Prayer Requests and the next Prayer Meeting information can be sent at any time to the prayer team via this form or contact Pastor Robert.

For Moms! The MetroWest chapter of Momsrock meets most Friday mornings at 9:30 am in Fellowship Hall. Contact Sandi Norman for more information at sandinorman@gmail.com.

Join a Morning Prayer Call on Zoom (audio only), 5:45-6:15 AM, Monday-Thursday during the school year, starting September 15th, for scripture, contemplation, and prayer, with flexible participation open to all and no pressure to speak. Some breaks are taken for holidays, etc. Email Gina Bradley (ginakbradley@gmail.com) for the Zoom link!
Find Daily Devos, Highrock sermons, Highrock Online, and more on your favorite platform! Search for “Highrock Church.” Examples: Spotify, YouTube.

More resources for engaging deeper in your walk with Jesus and connection to God’s people can be found in the larger Highrock community — see what is Coming Up across Highrock campuses.

THIS LINK takes you to our church management program called MyRock. Create a profile, if you don’t have one, and then join the NextGen Family Group. to view the Middle and High School events on the Calendar Tab. Contact  Pastor George if you need assistance.

NEXTGEN STUDENT MINISTRY HANDBOOK. 

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