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
TUE, June 20 – SUN, June 25 with JCC and around town
TUE, June 20
- UCC Event: ANNUAL MEETING WORSHIP PLANNING
10am • Zoom- Rev Gail participates in planning for the October 2023 annual meeting of the NH Conference of the UCC, including worship
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Zoom- Local clergy convene for conversations, ecumenical event-planning, and peer support. Rev Gail attends.
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/ - 2pm-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: TRIVIA & CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
7pm • Local Jackson Home – Whitney Communiuty Center program- Trivia is defined as a little known facts or unimportant matters. Chocolate chip cookies originated in the US around 1938. Test out a variety of chocolate chip cookies and learn and play trivia games that you can play with your family! This program is led by Greg Marsello, a trivia and chocolate chip cookie enthusiast.
- 7-8:30 PM at a local Jackson home.
- Fee $10-Limit 8 so
- Sign up at https://friends-of-the-Whitney-community-center.square.site
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Hoot Night with Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm
WED, June 21
- Community Event: SUMMER SOLSTICE EVENTS including Jackson Community Church
- 10 – 11 am: CHILDREN’s SUMMER SOLSTICE STORIES, WALK & CRAFT
Jackson Public Library.- isten to Summer Solstice stories, take a Summer Solstice walk, and make a Summer Solstice craft. Jackson Public Library
- 10 am – 12 noon: SUMMER SOLSTICE WALK Jackson Field Station of Tin Mountain Conservation Cente
- ’Take a morning hike on the Jackson Field Station property. Tin Mountain Conservation Center’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, help identify plant species, and point out animal signs. Celebrate the summer solstice off the beaten path. Participants of all ages welcome. Jackson Field Station
- 10:57 am • STEEPLE BELL RINGING to MARK STARY of Solstice Steeple Bell Ringing
Jackson Community Church front entrance- Marks te actual time around the world that solstice occurs
- 3 – 4 pm: REFLECTION and MEDITATION with Rev Gail of JCC
Town Gazebo by Jackson Historical Society.- The Summer Solstice reminds us to turn inward and find nourishment needed to grow and evolve. Join the Jackson Community Church for reflection and meditation as you prepare for the upcoming summer season. Town Gaze
- 6 – 8 pm: BYO PICNIC DINNER & BONFIRE Celebration.
Whitney Community Center- Bring your picnic dinner (the grill will be available for cooking, as well as watermelon) and at 7 pm the bonfire will be lit followed by stories, music and games. Join other community members as we ring in the summer. Whitney Community Center
- 10 – 11 am: CHILDREN’s SUMMER SOLSTICE STORIES, WALK & CRAFT
- COMMUNITY GRIEF GROUP
1pm • Old Red Library- Open to the community. Facilitated by Rev Gail, trained as hospice chaplain, but with focus to become peer-led group,
- Free and open to the community. No RSVP required. Contact Rev Gail by text or voicemail with any questions.
- Community Events: MOUNTAINTOP COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA: Fantrasies & Fairytales
7pm • Majestic Thester- Dr. Julia Howell leads the orchestra in a concert of classical and film music that evokes familiar – and not-so-familiar – fantastical stories. The concert includes pieces by Ravel, Holst, Vaughan Williams, Japanese composer Joe Hisaishi, and more.
- The Mountain Top Community Orchestra is an all-volunteer group of musicians who play together once a week in the fall and spring. Compensation for its conductors is generously provided by a grant from a Mountain Top board member
- Tickets and info: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- Community Events: MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Live Trivia • 7:306-9pm
THURS, June 22
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - 2-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFT
All Day • Way Station, 15 Grove St, No Conway- Volunteers open day resource center for showers, mail pickup, grocery distribution, more.
- Community Evebt: MAJESTIC CAFE THUIRSDAY
5:30pm Doors Open / 6 pm to 8:30 pm Performance • Majestic Theater Cafe, Conway- Come out and enjoy long time valley musicians and always entertaining Kevin Dolan and Simon Crawford
- No Cover.
- Community Event: MEMBERS ONLY LAUREL & LEMONADE
3pm until 5pm • Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Cte, Albany- Join the staff of Tin Mountain as we wander through the most northerly and perhaps the largest mountain-laurel population in NH. The shrubs should be at the height of bloom during this walk through an extraordinary forest community. The walk will culminate with trail side refreshments.
- Reservations required; call 447-6991 or click to register.
- Community Events: MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-9pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Hospers Band • 7pm – $10 cover
FRI, June 23
- Community Evebts: DRAG STORY HOURS
- 9am • Conway Public Library, Conway, NH
- Storyteller Reverend Yolanda uses the art of drag to read books to kids. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. Kids are able to see people who defy gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves!
- 4pm • Pope Memorial Library, North Conway, NH
- Storyteller Reverend Yolanda uses the art of drag to read books to kids. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. Kids are able to see people who defy gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves!
- 9am • Conway Public Library, Conway, NH
- Community Event: ZUMBA with Dotti Aiello
8:15am • Whitney Community Center- For more info, contact Dott: dottiaiello@gmail.com
- Just a reminder that class is $5 per person with no sign in. Please bring the correct amount.
- Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile and leave your inhibitions at home!
- FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Jackson Community Church- Free to all participants.
- Gentle, chair-based stretch and fitness for all levels of ability
- Community Event: LINE DANCING with Dotti Aiello
9:30am • Whitney Community Center- For more info, contact Dott: dottiaiello@gmail.com
- Just a reminder that class is $5 per person with no sign in. Please bring the correct amount.
- Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile and leave your inhibitions at home!
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 2pm-5pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
- 2pm-5pm • Jackson Library
- C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
5pm • Zoom link required- Bring your preferred beverage and join us for a conversation about the scripture to be used during Sunday’s worship
- Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: McCoy Mrubata and Gary Wittner
- Info & tickets: https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php
- $10/pp
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-8:30pm – $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
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
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - 11am-3pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: BUTTERFLY FIELD TRAINING
10am • Nature Learning Center, Tin Mountain Conservation Cent- Tin Mountain will be hosting a butterfly count the weekend of July 22 as part of the North American Butterfly Association. In advance of this inaugural community science event, we are hosting a field training day to familiar volunteers with netting and IDing, and recording the observed butterflies. All are welcome, even if you can’t join us for the count!
- Reservations requested; call 447-6991 or click to register.
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Chris Shalick • 7-10pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm – $5 ciover
SUN, June 25
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old Red Library & Zoom, Jackson, NH- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation. Bring your own hot beverage!
- 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
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
Volunteer, mini-golf, walk, dine, dance, host, and connect with JCC and other nonprofits
HAVE FUN and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Volunteer for JCC’s ecumenical lemonade stand at Pride, play mini golf for Jens Friends, attend the gala for Gibson Center, boogie at Boots n Bling for Starting Point, volunteer for Way Station’s Circles startup team, host hospitality at church, help at the May 20th Plant Sale, become a virtual deacon for zoom with church, and more!
Sat, May 20th Plant Sale @ JCC
9am-Noon
Help in one of these ways:
- Drop off seedlings, house plants, cuttings and other garden and yard gleanings during the week prior to the sale. They may beleft outside beneath the outer stairwell. Pots and popsicle sticks for labeling plants are on site.
- Come early on Saturday if you want to help the missions team with the plant sale.
- Drop by the plant sale to acquire plants for your house, garden, or yard.
Proceeds benefit people in need of shelter in the valley and abroad, particularly refugees.
MINI GOLF for JEN’S FRIENDS
June 2 • 10am – 4pm
Join us at Pirates Cove Mini Golf for a Jen’s Friends fun,fund raiser! 100% of your $10. ticket goes to Jen’s Friends!
Click the link to register for mini-golf. REGISTER: https://jensfriends.salsalabs.org/minigolf2023
GIBSON GALA
Celebrating Seniors
Thursday, May 11th
Majestic Theater
5:45pm socializing • 7pm program starts
Renowned radio host Laura Knoy, previously the moderator of NHPR’s The Exchange, will moderate a panel of Valley celebrities.
- On stage will be artist, musician and actor Mary Bastoni, judge and mediator Peter Fauver, coach and mentor Bernie Livingston and Jen’s Friends Board member, Barbara Theriault for a night of joy and laughter.
- Also: Silent Auction
- Features scrumptious hors d’oeuvres by Chef Blodgett and cash bar.
Tickets are on sale now online at https://mountaintop.ludus.com/index.php or by calling the Gibson Center at 603-356-3231.
BOOTS n BLING
Thursday, June 8 • 5pm
Wentworth Inn
Dinner, dancing, entertainment, live auction, and games!
Tickets are now on sale for 2023! Please click HERE
Save the Date!
JCC WALKS for a CURE
Alzheimers Walk
Oct 14 @ Great Glen
It’s not too early to register with the team, recruit more team members, and start your fundraising.
Register or donate: http://act.alz.org/goto/eaglesrest2023
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.
HOST CHURCH HOSPITALITY
To resume the tradition of hospitality after worship service, we are asking volunteers to host the next few weeks. Put out the snacks and beverages, set up the table, and offer a friendly presence as we socialize after church.
The church provides cold beverages and a few basic snacks such as popcorn, cookies and/or crackers and cheese. We also provide paper goods, coffee, etc. You’re welcome to supplement these offerings, or to use only what the church keeps on hand.
If you’re able to sign up for May 21, May 28, or June 4, please email the church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org.
We’ll put up an in-person signup option to cover hospitality schedule beyond these first few dates.
ZOOM DEACONS WANTED!
If you attend the worship service remotely, would you consider signing up to be a virtual deacon from time to time? Virtual deacons letpeople into the Zoom meeting, and help make sure anyone in Zoom who wantrs to pray is seen and heard.
Email the church if you’re able to volunteer as a virtual Zoom deacon: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
JCC Booth and Lemonade Stand @
WHITE MOUNTAINS PRIDE
Sat, June 24
Schouler Park
Setup: 8:30am
Festival: 10am – 4pm
Cleanup: 4-4:30pm
Volunteers needed for 2-hour shifts: Setup.10am-noon, noon-2pm, 2-4pm, cleanup.
- Email the church if you’re available to help for 1 or more shifts: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
Jackson Community Church is one of several sponsors for this event. We’re hosting a booth alongside Nativity Lutheran Church and the Way Station. We’ll offer lemonade, temporary tattoos, and loving support for our LGBTQIA+ community.
Volunteers are welcome to help at the JCC booth or the Way Station table.