This Week: Feb 12-Feb 18

TUE, FEB 13: *SECOND TUESDAY COMMUNITY CONVERSATION 5-6:30pm • Parish Hall. Part of a community conversation series offered by Jackson Community Church. Join us for refreshments and a community conversation on Buddhism & Christianity perspectives, based on the Book of Joy by the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Next month: March 13 – Second[…]

Reflections on the theme of transfiguration from Mark 9

We consider a story of transformation from Mark 9, echoing stories of Moses and Elijah and Daniel, wherein we glimpse a transcendence that changes everything. What do you want to change in your life? In this world? What is powerful enough to initiate transformation within you?

Remembering Nancy Bornhofft

From Lisbeth Bornhofft, daughter of Nancy Bornhofft, to the friends and members of Jackson Community Church, “I just want you to know that my mother, Nancy Bornhofft, passed away yesterday in her home in Gloucester, MA. She died living fully and independently, as she would have wished, after celebrating her 97th birthday with family only[…]

Poetry for Superbowl Sunday

Evening Practice  (excerpt)—  D. Nurkse … I ran out to savor the dregs of dusk playing with my friends in the road that led to the highway. The ball flew up toward day and landed in night. … Superbowl Sunday (excerpts)  —  G Doktor … screaming in joy, not pain Believing in a team That can[…]

Scriptures during Times of Challenge & Struggle

Inspired by recent ski races, upcoming Olympic games, and today’s Superbowl Sunday, we discussed how we might pray during competitions or periods of conflict, stress, and struggle. We discussed forms of prayer or reflection that might center us at these times: For Preparation (becoming focused and ready to engage in the experience) For Support (intercession[…]

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