Sunday with JCC and around town: worship, fair, music and more!
SUN, Oct 6
- INTERFAITH GATHERING – resumes next week: Sum, Oct 13 @ 8am, after Rev Gail returns from vacation
- CHOIR REHEARSAL with Dominique Dodge & Sharon Novak
9:15am • Jackson Community Church & Zoom- 4-week choir-building this autumn: Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 20 and Nov 3 (Sundays)
- Come if you love to sing! All ages and skill levels wanted!
- WORSHIP & WORLD COMMUNION with guest preacher Sue Davidson
10:30am • Jackson Community Church & Zoom- Worldwide Communion Sunday will be observed.
- Join us for song, prayer, scripture, sacrament and message about the Sermon on the Mount, focusing on Salt & Light
- Learn about upcoming programs, one-time volunteer events, ongoing teams, and service opportunities
- Zoom for those who cannot attend in person: Join Zoom Meeting (link required). Contact the church for zoom link prior to Sunday morning.
- Music by Sharon Novak
- Guest preacher Sue Davidson
- Theme: Salt & Light story from Sermon on the Mount in gospel of Matthew
- HOSPITALITY following church
11:30am • Parish Hall - Community Event: FRYEBURG FAIR
- More info: https://www.fryeburgfair.org/
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
- Shannon Door: 6-9pm
CHRISTMAS WEEKEND EVENTS
Fri, DEC 22
- 6:30pm • BLUE CHRISTMAS
Sun, DEC 24 – ADVENT 4: Love & CHRISTMAS EVE
- 9:15 • CHOIR PRACTICE
- 9:30/9:45am • PAGEANT PREP
- 10:30am • ADVENT 4 & PAGEANT SERVICE (In-person & Zoom)
- Harp music: Dominique Dodge
- Christmas pageant with carols
- Includes performance by Christmas Choir
- Guest: Santa Clause (arrives 11am)
- Zoom: Link and password required
- 11:30-Noon • SANTA PHOTOS (in-person) & HOSPITALITY
- 5pm • OUTDOOR WORSHIP (in-person)
- Guitar & Piano: Sharon Novak
- Scripture: Christmas Eve
- Message: Rev Gail Doktor
- Solo: Robert Carper
- Hot cocoa station: Sue Carrigan
- 9pm • CANDLELIGHT WORSHIP (in-person & livestreaming to jxncc.org
- Piano & Guitar: Sharon Novak
- Piano: Maisie Brown
- Scripture: Christmas Eve
- Special Music: Becca Gottlieb – solo
- Special Music: Gia Osborne
- Special Music: Sharon Novak
- Message: Rev Gail Doktor
Mon, DEC 25 – CHRISTMAS MORN
- 10:10am / 10:30am • PAJAMAS & BELLS (in-person & livestreaming to jxncc.org)
- 10:10am • Haydn Prelude by Sue Titus Reid
- 10:30am • Carols & story & prayer: 10:30am
- Carols on piano: Sue Titus Reid
- Story: Rev Gail Doktor
SUN, Dec 17 – Advent 3 (Joy)
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- Or join us over Zoom:
- Link and password required
- CHRISTMAS CHOIR PRACTICE
9:15am • JCC (in-person only)- Come to prepare two songs for the Advent and Christmas season
- SUNDAY WORSHIP with Advent 3: Joy
10:30am • Jackson Community Church (zoom also available)- Music by Sharon Novak
- Reflection by Rev Gail Doktor
- Candle-lighting by Verran family
- Christmas choir performance of Carol Medley
- Or join us over Zoom:
- Link and password required
- Community Resource: JACKSON XC SKI TOURING
Open for skiing. More info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/ - Community Event: CHRISTMAS CAROL (final day)
3:30pm • M&D Playhouse, North Conway- Directed by Siobhan Stevens
- Members of JCC’s community are performing in this production
- Additional performances:Thurs, Dec 14 @ 7:30pm, Fri, Dec 15 @ 7:30pm, Sat, Dec 16 @ 7:30pm, Sun, Dec 17 @ 3:30pm
- All Seats – $29
- Tickets: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=145461
- Community Event: ARTISAN NIGHT
5-9pm • Shannon Door- Artisan shop open at Shannon Door
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical SocietyAlso open by appointment.- More info: https://www.jacksonhistory.org/
- White Mountain Art Sale
- The Jackson Historical Society is holding its 21st annual White Mountain Art Sale. There are currently over 50 items from private collectors, primarily 19thcentury paintings. To see the online catalog, go to https://www.jacksonhistory.org/catalog.html. Items are available to purchase as they arrive, so check the catalog frequently to see new additions.
- The Society is open Saturdays and Sundays 1-3pm If you are interested in a painting, the Society can open by appointment. Contact info@jacksonhistory.org
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst & Rafe • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Blue Sunday with Juke Joint Devils • 5-8pm
2022 Holiday Sneak Peek: Thanksgiving, Advent & Christmas Offerings – Save the dates, reserve the book, get the tickets, and more!
THANKSGIVING & NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS
Ongoing until sold out:TICKETS for NUTCRACKER SWEETS on sale
- Call 207.935.4020
- Acquire tickets for: Dec 3rd (Sat) @ 5pm and Dec 4th (Sun) @ 2pm: Act One Dance Company presents Nutcracker Sweets.
- Performed at Leura Hill Eastman PAC at the Fryeburg Academy
- Members of our church community performing in this show.
- Tickets will be on sale at the studio (Tina Titzer’s School of Dance) and also at Spice and Grain.
- Note: Attending the December dance performance is an optional event to complement the church’s 3-week Advent book study of Matt Rawle’s The Gifts of the Nutcracker.
- JCC friends and members will attend the Saturday performance; participants must order their own tickets at phone number above.
SUN, Nov 13 & 20– CHOIR PRACTICE for ADVENT SONG
- 9:15am • JCC sanctuary or Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
- Copies of sheet music available in church entrance
- Email with recorded choir parts and PDF of music also coming – contact church via email if you wish to receve choir updates directly
- Preparing advent song: Do You Hear What I Hear?
SUN, Nov 20 – HARVEST BRUNCH CHURCH (In-person only)
- 10:30am – WORSHIP at JCC
- Bring side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share
- Gather in sanctuary and then go to parish house to eat, sing, pray, worship, and share conversation about gratitude
- Return pledge cards — being mailed out this week — to be collected and blessed
ADVENT SEASON
SUN, Nov 27 –WORSHIP – Advent 1: Hope
- 10:30am • WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
- Piano: Sharon Novak
- Message: Gail Doktor
- Text: Luke 1: 1-24 (excerpts)
- Advent 1 Question 1: How will I know that this is so?
- First readers to light Advent candles
TUE, Nov 29 – GREENERY-DECORATING WORKSHOP
- 10:45am • GREENERY-DECORATING WORKSHOP for JCC Windows
Join us in parish house to decorate greenery for sanctuary windows
WED, Nov 30 – GREENING the SANCTUARY
- 9:30am – Noon (or later) • GREENING the SANCTUARY
Come to help put up tree, window and door decorations, trees inside and outside
SAT, Dec 3 – NUTCRACKER OUTING
- 5pm • NUTCRACKER Sweets
- Pewrformed by Act One Dance Company / Tina Titzer / Leura Eastman Theater, Fryeburg Acadamy, Fryeburg, ME
- Call to purchase tickets: 207-935-4020
SUN, Dec 4 – WORSHIP – Advent 2: Peace
- 10:30am •WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
- Piano: Sharon Novak
- Message: Gail Doktor
- Advent 2: Question 2: How Can This Be?
- Text: Luke 1: 26-38 (excerpts)
- Communion
- Second group of readers to light Advent candles
TUE, Dec 6 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker (zoom)
- 6pm • zoom only
- The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
- RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- First gathering to discuss the first section of book
WED, Dec 7 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker
- 9am • JCC (zoom and in-person) •
- The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
- RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- First gathering to discuss the first section of book
SUN, Dec 11 –WORSHIP & PAGEANT – Advent 3: Joy (Pageant?)
- 10:30am •WORSHIP PAGEANT (in-person & zoom)
- Piano: Sharon Novak
- Advent 3: Question 3: Why has this happened to me?
- Text: Luke 1: 39-56
- Third group of readers to light Advent candles
SUN, Dec 11 –COMMUNITY CAROLING
- 12:30pm • Gather in church parking lot
- Drive (ride share or caravan if possible) to Jackson and Bartlett households
TUE, Dec 13 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker (zoom)
- 6pm • zoom only
- The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
- RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- Second gathering to discuss the second section of book
WED, Dec 14 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker
- 9am • JCC (zoom and in-person) •
- The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
- RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- Second gathering to discuss the second section of book
SUN, Dec 18 – WORSHIP – Advent 4: Love
- 10:30am • WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
- Piano: Sharon Novak
- Message: Gail Doktor
- Advent 4: Question 4: What then will this child become?
- Text: Luke 1: 57- 80
- Fourth group of readers to light Advent candles
SUN, Dec 18 – PEACE CONCERT w/ Dennis & Davey
- 3pm • PEACE CONCERT w/ Dennis & Davey
- Free concert in JCC sanctuary to celebrate peace
TUE, Dec 20 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker (zoom)
- 6pm • zoom only
- The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
- RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- Second gathering to discuss the second section of book
WED, Dec 21 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker
- 9am • JCC (zoom and in-person) •
- The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
- RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- Second gathering to discuss the second section of book
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
SAT, Dec 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE
- 5pm • OUTDOOR SERVICE with CAROLS, LESSONS & CANDLELIGHT
- Hot cider
- Refreshmentds
- Firepit
- Caroling as we walk the journey of the holy family
- Scripture
- Candlelight & prayer
- 7:30pm • CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
- In-person and zoom
- Tradiotional indoor service with carols, scripture, candelight
- Candelight
- Carols
- Live music
- 10pm • CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
- In-person (zoom under consideration)
- Tradiotional indoor service with carols, scripture, candelight
- Candelight
- Carols
- Live music
SUN, Dec 25 – CHRISTMAS SUNDAY – Stories and Bells
- 10:30am • STORIES & BELLS
(in-person & zoom)- Piano: Sue Titus-Reid
- Message: Gail Doktor
- Text: Children’s Story
- Come in your pajames or favorite casual attire
January 8-9 2022
SAT, Jan 8
- Community Resource: JACKSON SKI TOURING
Info and Trail report: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/ - Community Resource: LIBRARY OPEN
10am-2pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Red Parka Pub: Rek-lis • 4-7pm
- Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 4-6pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 6-9pm
SUN, Jan 9
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Old Red Library & Zoom
Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation. - Zoom link required.
- WORSHIP
10:30am • (zoom & in-person)- Music by Alan Labrie
Message by Rev Gail Pomeroy Doktor - Zoom link required.
- Service will also be live-streamed to website and Facebook (if technology supports this function on the day of event).
- Afterward, recordings of worship service will be posted to Facebook, Vimeo.com channel & Youtube.com channel.
- Music by Alan Labrie
- MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Red Parka Pub: Blue Sundays with Blue Steel Express • 5-8:30pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Scott Baer • 4:30-7:30pm
- Shannon Door: SHeehan & Holden • 6-9pm
- Community Resource: JACKSON SKI TOURING
Info and Trail report: https://www.jacksonxc.org/trail-report/- Register now for Programs: 603-383-9355
- Four week Sunday Programs: Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30
- Intro Skate ($125/person, less $25 w/Season Pass)
Learn to Skate in a progression of Friday sessions. A special rate for skate ski rentals is available. (Four 1.5 hour sessions) - Classic Gliding with Ease ($100/person, less $10 w/Season Pass)
Ski further with less effort and more smiles! You may even start looking for more hills and corners because they are fun when you have the skills. (Four 1 hour sessions)
- Intro Skate ($125/person, less $25 w/Season Pass)