Join or Support JCC’s Teams to Climb and Walk for Causes!
Jen’s Friends
CLIMB AGAINST CANCER
Sat, Sept 16 • 8am-Noon
Mt. Cranmore, North Conway
- Link to more info: https://jensfriends.salsalabs.org/jensfriendsclimb2023/index.html
FOR JCC TEAM, contact:
- Email or text Claire Mallette. Contact info available through church office.
WHY?
Jen’s Friends gives 100% of monies raised to MWV cancer patients to help defray costs incurred during treatment such as groceries, utility bills, gas cards, mortage,rent,taxes, specialty items for cancer patients, etc.,expenses not covered by insurance. All volunteer run!
WHO STARTED THIS?
Jen Hill’s friends and family supported her financially through cancer treatment and she requested it was to be shared with other cancer patients 26 years ago.
WHAT IS JCC DOING?
We have a team! Our goal is 15 walkers, raising $2000. We hope to exceed both! Many of our friends and members live with cancer now, are survivors, or grieve someone who died due to cancer.
WHAT IF I CAN’T CLIMB OR WILL BE AWAY?
No problem! You can ride the chairlift up,down, or both,for free! Watch Jean Limmer dancers at the summit. Enjoy a free lunch, music, silent auction. Or you can donate to our team, “JCC Jen’s Friends and solicit friends,neighbors and family to donate to our team.
HOW DO I DONATE OR REGISTER FOR OUR JCC TEAM?
- Soon the Jensfriends.org website will have the Hill Climb team registration and donations up and running, watch for reminders!
- Or use a donation envelope at church, with check payable to: Jen’s Friends Climb Against Cancer for checks, Memo: JCC Team, Jen’s friends Climb Against Cancer. On envelope for checks or cash write: JCC Team, Jen’s Friends.
HOW DO I HONOR A LOVED ONE?
Info forthcoming about ordering a sign that will be posted along the route with “In Support of” or “In memory of.” To learn more about this organization go to: Jensfriends.org
Please consider registering for the Jackson Community Church Team. You don’t have to hike! If you join us at Cranmore on September 16th you can also ride the chairlift up and down for free, enjoy the music, dance performance, Zumba warm-up with Dottie, amazing free lunch, festive atmosphere! If busy that day still register and walk virtually.
Use the link below to register and/or donate. When asked if you’d like to join an existing team PLEASE click on Jackson Community Church Team! It would be so much fun to enjoy this day with you!”
Thanks for you support! Claire”
WALK to END ALZHEIMERS!
Sat, Oct 14
Great Glen Trails
Join our JCC team or offer your support to Cure Alzheimers
http://act.alz.org/goto/eaglesrest2023
We’ll walk locally on Oct 14, same day as the walk in Greater Portland, because this gives us a “matching day” to do our local walk.
To register please go to : Alzheimers Walk, Find and select register, follow the prompts, (you want to Join a team) search for Eagle’s Rest, Our team should come up and you can then Join.
- Join our JCC team or offer your support to Cure Alzheimers: http://act.alz.org/goto/eaglesrest2023
This event is open to everyone who wishes to participate or support (registration required). Hopefully we will have great weather and foliage as we did last year.
FAITH on the MOVE! Climbing, Walking & Biking to Make a Difference!
Join or Support JCC’s Teams to Climb, Walk, Bike for Causes!
Continue reading “FAITH on the MOVE! Climbing, Walking & Biking to Make a Difference!”
Special Opportunities Made Possible by UCC National Synod and NH Council of Churches: LEARNING TOGETHER in July, August and September!
Some questions for followup discussions after screenings of keynote addresses or documentary:
- What was your takeaway? What did you appreciate about the documentary?
- What surprised you about this 2022 documentary filmed in NH?
- What were one (or more) questions you have after watching this video? Were any areas particularly challenging? Is there something you want to learn more about?
- What thoughts do you now have about this nonprofit’s intentional effort to become more inclusive and how it might reflect on what we could do in our own community?
Attend Screenings of KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
from UCC NATIONAL SYNOD: Bryan Stevenson & Ibram X. Kendi
WED, JULY 19 @ 3pm:
Screening of Q&A with Ibram X. Kendi
Join us in the JCC Parish Hall. Please RSVP if you are interested in seeing this presentation.
Ibram X. Kendi (More info about this scholar, author and speaker.)
For a limited time, get access to this important conversation between Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, Rev. Traci Blackmon and Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson.
Please note: access to this recorded conversation is only available until July 31st, 2023.
WED, AUG 16 @ 3pm:
Screening of keynote address by Bryan Stevenson.
Join us in the JCC Parish Hall. Please RSVP if you are interested in seeing this presentation.
Bryan Stevenson (more about this attorney, author and scholar)
In this moving and poignant speech, Bryan Stevenson talks about how to engage the work of justice with courage, compassion and a fierce hope for a better world. Drawing on his experience as an attorney defending vulnerable clients within a broken judicial system, he illustrates how our proximity to the pain of others creates the internal conviction to fight for justice and goodness in the world. He speaks of his grandmother and the promises he made to her that became a guide for his life (and good advice for ours). Stevenson is a prophet for our time with big expectations for the role of the Church in shaping a more just world for all.
This arrangement is based on the UCC criteria for access to these videos: “The cost is $34 for each keynote. The recordings cannot be downloaded, but can be watched more than once. Again, the Ibram X. Kendi keynote will only be available until July 31, 2023.” We’ll focus on Ibram X. Kendi’s keynote address this month, since it is only available for viewing through July 31.
We’ll continue this fall:
WED, SEPT 20 @ 3:30pm
SANTA CAMP Documentary Viewing with JCC
Watch together and discuss in September!
Link to trailer of Santa Camp documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXteuDaI7Sk
Part of our ongoing process to explore what it means to be ever-more inclusive and open in our welcome to all family, friends, and neighbors.
The NH COUNCIL of CHURCHES
Summer Seminar & Keynote
by Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward
(author of The 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism)
Attend In-Person for free!
Concord, NH
Tue, Aug 29 (free)
You can register here: https://www.nhcucc.info/event-details/lecture-seminar-with-carter-heyward
Have you registered for our summer keynote yet with Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward?
Just yesterday, I gathered with community and faith leaders regarding the latest act of white supremacist violence in our state. In a time of rising hate activity, the Church has a particular responsibility in the work of dismantling white Christian nationalism. It is a gift to have an expert like Carter with us to do just that!
We invite you to join us for either the daytime event, evening event, or both! The event is generously happening at no cost to you to ensure as many people as would like to attend are able to do so. We hope you will make this a part of your summer plans, and share with your neighbors…
THE CHURCH’s RESPONSE to WHITE CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM
A Presentation by Rev. Traci D. Blackmon, RN, MDiv. Associate General Minister of Justice & Local Church Ministries in the United Church of Christ.
NH Council of Churches Keynote with Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward, Author of 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism
From NH Council of Churches:
Dear Church,
Have you registered for our summer keynote yet with Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward?
Just yesterday, I gathered with community and faith leaders regarding the latest act of white supremacist violence in our state. In a time of rising hate activity, the Church has a particular responsibility in the work of dismantling white Christian nationalism. It is a gift to have an expert like Carter with us to do just that!
We invite you to join us for either the daytime event, evening event, or both! The event is generously happening at no cost to you to ensure as many people as would like to attend are able to do so. We hope you will make this a part of your summer plans, and share with your neighbors.
You can register here: https://www.nhcucc.info/event-details/lecture-seminar-with-carter-heyward
PRIDE EVENTS with JCC
Sat, June 24
- Community Event: WHITE MOUNTAINS PRIDE FESTIVAL
10am-4pm • Grounds of North Conway Community Center (next to Schoulker Park)- Full list of musicians, vendors, and activities: https://www.whitemountainspride.com/events
- JCC booth with several volunteer shifts: free lemonade, temp tattoos, and pride ‘goiveaways’
- Way Station booth and many other nonprofits
- Music, Food, Crafts
- Full list of artists performingm food vendors and activities
SUN, June 25
- WORSHIP @ JCC including Pride Weekend Observance with guest speakers Susan & Todd Campbell
10:30am • Jackson Community Church & Zoom- Music by Sharon Novak
- Message with Rev Gail Doktor and Tod & Susan Campbell, parents of trans-person
- Wear bright colors or rainbows to celebrate the day!
- HOSPITALITY
11:30am • JCC Parish Hall- Hospitality after Church