More than forty years ago, a group of Greek immigrants created the Greek Evangelical Church of Boston to worship in their culture's language and tradition. Lead by Pastor Emmanouilidis Kostas, the congregation worships in the historic First Church of Newton, previously occupied by the First Congregational Church of Newton. The church offers services and Sunday school in both Greek and English. In addition to religious services, a Greek school also occupies part of the church on Saturday mornings. Children, teens and adults attend the school to learn the Greek language and culture. The Greek Evangelical Church of Boston is a half-mile walk from the Newton Center MBTA stop (green line, D branch). The #52 MBTA bus also stops nearby at the intersection of Centre Street and Gibbs Street.
Congregation Beth El-Atereth Israel is an orthodox Shul on Ward Street. The synagogue has about 250 members, and is committed to approaching the modern world through Zionism, religious growth and observance. People of all backgrounds are welcome to this haimish community.
Nahanton Park is a public park along the Charles River. It encompasses Nahanton Nature Center, which provides activities and educational programs for children and adults. Visitors may use the park to kayak, canoe, hike and more. Nahanton Park is also home to community gardens, a soccer field and a baseball field.
Nahanton Park is accessible by the #52 MBTA bus, which stops at nearby 677 Winchester St.
The Jewish Community Housing for the Elderly offer this non-sectarian housing facility for low-income seniors. The Coleman House offers an independent lifestyle for residents, who live in complete apartments with full kitchens and are free to do as they please. The Coleman house is home to more than 1,300 people whose average age is 81.