MULTI-CHURCH HIKE SATURDAY, AUG 10
MULTI-CHURCH HIKE SATURDAY, AUG 10 1pm from Zealand Falls Hut Trailhead Friends and members invited! No RSVP required. |
Meet at the trailhead for Zealand Falls / Zealand AMC Hut (Zealand Rd past campground).2.8 miles each way, 603 ft vertical gainBe prepared to hike by 1pmWear appropriate hiking gear, boots, and bring your own water and snacksAllow 45 minutes of travel time from Jackson Community Church to reach the trailhead (please arrive early to the trailhead as we’ll head out promptly at 1pm)Hikers may choose to meet at Red Parka parking lot at NOON and carpool (Rev Gail will meet you at trailhead)Driving directions to Zealand Rd (on the left several miles beyond Joe Dodge AMC Lodge and about 5 minutes past the Mt Washington Hotel)Parking requires either a parking permit or $5Link to hike infoMostly a gentle and meandering hike with final brief, steep granite stair climb/rock scramble up to AMC hut and falls at the end (optional to climb to that point, although restrooms are in the hut at the top)Afterward, participants may opt to attend a 5pm service at the Chapel of the Transfiguration, officiated by Rev Richard Belshaw from Christ Episcopal Church (he and his wife Julia will be hiking with us) |
THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town: June 25-30
TUE, June 25
- Community Event: AUTHOR EVENING with LISA BUNKER
7-8:30pm • White Birch Books, No Conway
More info on Pride Week events.
WED, June 26
- PEACE & EMPOWERMENT CAMP
8:30am-12:30pm• JCC
More info and registration. - Community Event: YELLOW LADY SLIPPERS FIELD TRIP
7am – 4pm • Meet at Grants parking lot, Glen
With north country naturalist Peter Benson, go to The Nature Conservancy’s Hurlbert Swamp in Stewartstown, NH. Bring binoculars, boots, sturdy shoes, and a hearty lunch. Reservations requested; call 603-447-6991. - Community Event: JAZZ LECTURE SERIES
5:15-6:30pm • Journey Church
Mike Sakash explores the eventful year 1959, when some of the greatest jazz recordings were released. 8-week series. Drop-in or full summer session. $80 for all 8 weeks, or drop-in for $15/session.
THURS, June 27
- PEACE & EMPOWERMENT CAMP
8:30am-12:30pm• JCC
More info and registration. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church
FRI, June 28
- PEACE & EMPOWERMENT CAMP
8:30am-12:30pm• JCC
More info and registration. - Community Event: DRAG QUEEN STORY HOUR
9:30am / 10am • Conway Public Library
9:30am for tickets. 10am for Story Hour.
Attendance limited to parents with children. Come early as for limited same-day tickets. More info on Pride Week events. - Community Event: MEET the QUEENS
2pm • Jackson Community Church
Want to know more about Drag Queen Story Hour and why these entertainers choose to volunteer? Join us for an opportunity to meet the Queens, have your questions answered, and learn about the importance of programs that encourage diversity and acceptance in our community. Rev Gail moderates this discussion. To submit a question, email: whitemountainspride@gmail.com. More info on Pride Week events. - Community Event: REV YOLANDA’S GOSPEL HOUR
7pm • Christ Episcopal Church, North Conway
The most fabulous Reverend Yolanda will lead us in a service of song. Reverend Yolanda is an interfaith minister whose “Old Time Gospel Hour” show has earned her numerous awards. Check out Rev Yolanda’s website here. Plus more info on Pride Week events.
SAT, June 29
- Community Event: ART in BLOOM
10am-4pm • Jackson Village locations
Walking tour is at six venues: Jackson Public Library, RiverWood Inn, Whitney Community Center, Jackson Historical Society, the Old Library, and The Wentworth. - Community Event: WHITE MOUNTAINS PRIDE FESTIVAL
10am-4pm • North Conway Community Center
Free family-friendly day of fun, entertainment, games, food, and vendors. Starts with ribbon cutting and interfaith blessing with spiritual community leaders (including Rev Gail) and festival performer Reverend Yolanda. Bring a chair and enjoy the festivities all day! More info on Pride Week events. - Community Event: FLORAL DESIGN DEMO
11:30am • Whitney Community Center
With Carrie Scribner, owner of Dutch Bloemen Winkel.
SUN, June 30
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Gazeboby Jackson Historical Society - Community Event: UUFES WORSHIP ASKING “HOW INCLUSIVE ARE WE?”
10:00am • Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of The Eastern Slopes/UUFES, 30 Tamworth Road, Tamworth. More info on Pride Week events. - WORSHIP with INDEPENDENCE DAY PEACE THEME
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
* Organ/piano by Alan Labrie
* Worship leadership & message by Rev Gail - Community Event: FAREWELL to MURPHY FAMILY
6pm • Jackson Grammar School Pavilion
Come wish the Matt & Amanda Murphy family (with children Finn & Abbey) best wishes in their new adventures in Ohio! Bring your own beverage and a Summer snack to share. - Community Event: FIREWORKS 9:00 pm • Jackson Village Park
Independence Day week fireworks; come early to get a good spot.
Children & youth opportunities in June!
- Community Event: TRILLIUM SUMMIT
8:30am-12:30pm • Whitney Community Center
Initiative to enrich and empower the lives of girls and women in Mt Washington Valley. Keynote by Riley Parkhurst. Includes interactive games, crafts, discussions, presentations
and demonstrations. Girls and women will explore their own strengths, learn new skills, become better communicators and learn how to form healthy relationships with others. More info or to register for this program. - UCC Event: HORTON CENTER OPEN HOUSE
All Day • Horton Center, Pine Mountain
11am worship @ Castle Rock followed by BBQ, tours & games! All day! All are welcome to our Open House! Please call or email to register. No charge.
FAMILY CAMP
Horton Center, Pine Mountain
(Off Rte 16 between Jackson and Gorham)
June 21-23
Rev Gail & Chris Doktor – Deans
- Register for a weekend of outdoor adventures, family getaway, and faith engagement.
PEACE & EMPOWERMENT CAMP
8:30am-12:30pm • Mon-Fri, June 24-28
Jackson Community Church
- Open K-6 plus CIT (counselor-in-training) positions for 7th-grade-and-older students.
- Based (in part) on peace curriculum used at from Horton Center (led by Deans Chris and Gail Doktor June 21-23)
- Focuses on peace and community activism
- Contemplative practices
- Music and arts
- Development of spiritual practices to support this goal, draws on resources from Christian, Buddhist and other traditions
- Register via eventbrite.
- Free; donations accepted.
Spring Youth & Family Program
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: Fridays, May 3 & June 1
6-8pm
- Pizza, games and connection for families.
- Please RSVP to Rev Gail if you plan to attend these evenings.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
During 10:30am worship • Sun, May 5
- Attend worship in church and then go to class.
- Please RSVP to Rev Gail if you plan to attend.
YOUTH & FAMILY SUNDAY PROGRAM
9-10:15am • April 28, May 12, May 19, May 26
- Start at Jackson Community Church, then go outside
- Weather dependent: indoor option for inclement weather
- Come dressed for outdoor activities such as hikes and exploration every Sunday morning.
- Please RSVP to Rev Gail if you plan to attend, and indicate which dates you’ll be present.
YOUTH SUNDAY
10-11:30am • June 2
Jackson Community Church
- Intergenerational choir
- Special music by children and families … possibly a youth band?
- Message by young adult connected with our community
- Recognition of scout troops
- Recognition of youth & young adults and their volunteer work in community
- Recognition of community educators
- Please RSVP to Rev Gail if you plan to attend
TRILLIUM SUMMIT
8:30am-12:30pm • Sat, June 8
Whitney Community Center
- Watch for updates via Jackson enews and church email.
- Worskhop with leadership panel, keynote speaker Riley Parkhurst, and world cafe engagement.
- Designed by and for students.
- Peer-led by middle and high-school leaders, with adult mentors.
- Open to older elementary school students.
- Both genders welcome, focus on girls & women’s issues.
- Rev Gail will facilitate this workshop.
FAMILY CAMP
Horton Center, Pine Mountain
(Off Rte 16 between Jackson and Gorham)
June 21-23
Rev Gail & Chris DOktor – Deans
- Register for a weekend of outdoor adventures, family getaway, and faith engagement.
PEACE & EMPOWERMENT CAMP
8:30am-12:30pm • Mon, June 24-Fri June 28
Jackson Community Church
- Open K-6 plus CIT (counselor-in-training) positions for 7thgrade and rising students.
- Based in part on peace curriculum taught by Deans Chris and Gail Doktor at from Horton Center (family camp June 21-23)
- Focuses on peace and community activism
- Development of spiritual practices to support this goal, draws on resources from Christian, Buddhist and other traditions
This Week: MON, April 8 – SUN, April 14
THIS WEEK
at Jackson Community Church and Around Town
MON, April 8
- BEREAVEMENT PRESENTATION
4pm • Lesley University, Cambridge MA
Rev Gail served as guest presenter for class in social work on the topic of bereavement. - SCOUT PACK 321
6pm • Jackson Community Church
Den meeting at church to work on ‘pew holders’ for sanctuary.
TUE, April 9
- PASTORAL CARE in SOUTHERN NH & MA
All Day • Rev Gail will be visiting people in hospital and rehab in Southern NH and MA.
WED, April 10
- PASTORAL CARE in SOUTHERN NH & MA
All Day • Rev Gail will be visiting people in hospital and rehab in Southern NH and MA.
THURS, April 11
- BLISS YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. Weather dependent; if schools are delayed or closed, the class will be cancelled. - Community Event: GREENING the GRANITE STATE
12pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Cynthia Nelson and Kathy Black of NH DES will present on several of the State’s programs designed to help improve the energy efficiency and resource waste. The NH Pollution Prevention Program is a free, confidential, non-enforcement, pollution prevention and compliance assistance program available to all NH businesses, institutions, municipalities and agencies. The presenters will also discuss the NH Green Hospitality Program, which is designed to recognize and promote businesses doing their part to reduce energy use, conserve water and reduce waste. The Green Hospitality Program is free and open to all restaurants and lodging facilities in New Hampshire. - Community Event: CRAIG ALTOBELLO ARTIST RECEPTION
5pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Come meet the artist, see his work and mingle with friends! Stay for the great birding program that follows. - Community Event: BIRDS from TRINIDAD and TOBAGO
7pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Join Charlie Nims on a pictorial exploration of the birds of Trinidad& Tobago from his recent travels. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church.
FRI, April 12
- PASTORAL CARE VISITS
Morning • Rev Gail will be making pre-arranged visits.
SAT, April 13
- Community & Church Event: UKRAINIAN EGG WORKSHOP
9am • Whitney Community Center
$3/pp ages 15+ / Co-sponsored with the Jackson Community Church
Decorate your own holiday egg in the distinctive Ukrainian pysanka style, using wax-resist method on real egg. Melt beeswax over a candle, draw lines of way on a raw egg with a traditional waxing tool, dip the egg in dye, and watch your pattern appear. The finished eggs will be vernished and hollowed, creating a permanent keepsake. Space is limited please register at: whitneycommunitycenter@gmail.com. - Community Event: DUCKS & DONUTS
8:30am-11am • At Meet at the parking lot at Fryeburg Academy Field House
The streams and ponds are opening up and ducks are returning. We’ll explore the old course of the Saco River and other open water in search of wood ducks, hooded mergansers, common golden eyes, and other early migrants. Bring binoculars and we’ll bring the doughnuts! Call 603-447-6991 for reservations.
SUN, April 14: PALM SUNDAY
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - YOUTH & CHILDREN PROGRAM
9am • Jackson Community Church
Games and faith formation followed by intergenerational choir practice. Prep for singing and participating in worship at 10:30am. - CHOIR REHEARSAL
9am • Jackson Community Church
Ellen Schwindt works with church choir. Drop-ins welcome. - WORSHIP: PALM SUNDAY
10:30am • Jackson Community Church with Palm Procession by children & families.
* Story: Rev Gail
* Accompanist: Alan Labrie
* Choir: directed by Ellen Schwindt
* Baptism & New Family Celebration - Community Event: POETRY WORKSHOP
2pm • Jackson Public Library
Learn about poetic forms, and write your own poetry with professional poet, Sarah Audsley.