Summit, Spirit, Sky: connect to Creator, community and creation!
Summit, Spirit, Sky: connect to Creator, community and creation!
Sunday, August 24 Scripture: Luke 6:21 – “Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.” Reflection: The scripture repeatedly addresses the balance between human suffering and human resilience. Between what we lack and what we are given. Jesus’ words promise balance. Godself never[…]
HISTORIC TRIANGLE GATHERING 8am • SUNDAY, AUG 24 Meet at the Historic Triangle at corner of Wilson Rd & Black Mountain Rd in Jackson (in-person only) This gathering recognizes the original site of the first church built in Jackson. Annual service and celebration organized by the Jackson Community Church and the Jackson Historical Society. Takes[…]
Sun, Aug 24 HISTORIC TRIANGLE GATHERING 8am • Corner of Wilson and Black Mountain Roads Being your lawn chair Song, prayer, readings SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:30am • JCC Livestream options: Livestream via church website: jxncc.org Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonCommChNH/streams Facebook channel: https://www.facebook.com/jacksoncommunitychurch/ Music by Sharon Novak Message by Rev Gail Doktor HOSPITALITY 11:30am • JCC Parish Hall Community Event: M&D Productions’ CEMETERY[…]
Saturday, August 23 Scripture: Psalm 30:11 – “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.” Reflection: Sometimes religion or philosophers tell us that suffering is intended to hone the muscles of our capacity for resilience. As if pain is good for us. As if it’s intended as a trial or[…]
Friday, August 22 Scripture: Proverbs 15:30 – “Light in a messenger’s eyes brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones.” Reflection: According to researchers, 93% of what we say to people is conveyed without words. About 55% of communication is done through body language and 38% through tone. Again, people have always understood[…]
