We don’t write a lot about religion here and I don’t know anything about “the Scotts” who plan to start a new church in Newton.
On a visit to Newton in June of 2016, Devlin and Katie started to fall in love this unique and beautiful City. While having dinner at 51 Lincoln in Newton Highlands, they sensed God beginning to write a love story for Newton. A story that would reimagine a view of God and Church that refreshes the disinterested, disengaged, and disheartened, and invites them to embark on a journey to “see God and Church differently.”
Devlin and Katie envision a Faith community that would impact its community with the love of Christ; pouring his love on the pavements of the 13 unique villages of Newton.
Learn more on the NewCity Chuch website.
OMG!
@ Greg: You, of all people, understand that Village 14 is a political blog, with an occasional restaurant review. Think about how mixing politics and religion usually ends up! This is more appropriate to wickedlocalnewton!!
I wish them the best. That’s what freedom of religion is all about. But all religious institutions should pay their fair share of property taxes. That needs to start right here in Newton. I’m hoping one of the mayoral candidates will see things the same way.
This property zoned for “small retail store” use. Is it legal to use it for religious purposes (and claim a tax exemption)?
@Newtoner– Religious institutions are exempt from zoning regulations and property taxes. I have no problem with the zoning exemption, but I have a huge problem with the property tax exemption. It’s nothing but a free ride for free-loader institutions. The City is not without recourse however. We have a way to get that money from tax exempt institutions. But it requires a Mayor who is willing to confront these freeloaders and tell them THE FREE RIDE IS OVER. I’m waiting to see if either Scott Lennon or Ruthanne Fuller [the 2 announced mayoral candidates] have the courage to tackle this issue.