Outreach

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES for Youth & Families at Jackson Community Church

(See end of posting for summer intensives and international internships for youth & young adults. Fast-approaching deadlines [March 15, April, etc] for registration and applications or scholarships for some of these opportunities.) HOLY WEEK (Mar 25-Apr 1) EVENTS (separate post) THURSDAYS, Mar 15 & Mar 22 Soup & Ski with Family & Friends 5pm • […]

Reflections on Lent 2: Genesis 17 & Mark 8: names, identities, life, self.

Themes in Lenten readings from Genesis 17 and Mark 8 about claiming names, embracing new life, and transforming identity. Meditations on ideas such as “Taking up the cross” and “losing life to gain it.” I celebrate myself, and sing myself, And what I assume you shall assume, For every atom belonging to me as good […]

THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church Mon, Feb 19- Mon, Feb 26

Note: School Break this week!   TUE, FEB 20 SMALL GROUP STUDY & REFLECTION 3:30-4:30pm • Pastor’s Office. Group gathers to study selections from Option B by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant. Themes of adversity, resilience and joy. Meet in pastor’s office on second floor. Books available to borrow through local libraries as hard copies or downloads […]

LENTEN RESOURCES

Acts of Kindness & Giving for Lent (guides and calendars sourced from several organizations) Illustrated Lent for Families: *Already printed and available* at front of church, which is always open. Or accessible as downloadable multi-page PDF with coloring pages, scriptures and activity guides. Due to licensing, the link will be sent by email to all […]

Reflections on ashes and dust: themes from Ash Wednesday & Lent

Ash Wednesday is the starting point of Lent. We are marked with ashes as we begin the season. We go from feasting to a season of fasting, praying, and giving. Or perhaps we can think of Lent as a season of personal training, of discipline and preparation, to return to spiritual fitness. It’s a time […]

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