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)
Dec 19 Advent 4: Love Worship
SUNDAY, Oct 17
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Pavilion (or Zoom link required)
Poetry and conversation outside. Join us. Bring your own hot beverage on cold mornings! - CHOIR REHEARSAL
9am • (or Zoom link required) - YOUTH PROGRAM – Baptism Theme
9:15am • JCC - VIRTUAL WORSHIP (Zoom) & IN-PERSON
10:30am • In person or Zoom link required- Join us for worship with music, scripture, prayer and reflection.
- Live music by Alan Labrie
- Message with Rev Gail Doktor
- Remembrance for Judy Shuman by daughter Dawn Shuman
- Outdoor reception (if weather and volunteer coordination permits)
- In-person attendance requires social distancing, masking, masking is required for non-vaccinated individuals (additional precautions may be changed based on COVID stats and CDC guidelines).
- 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.
- UCC Event: NH United Church of Christ Conference: VIRTUAL STATEWIDE WORSHIP
Available All Day • https://nhcucc.org/conference-ministries/2021-annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2021-worship- Watch the 67 minute Worship Service in its entirety on the Conference YouTube Channel at: https://youtu.be/U_lErCTWBLo
- Download the worship service bulletin >>
- Download a full transcript of the service >>
- Select Individual Worship Segments (below):
- Gathering Music
Download the text file >>
Watch the video >> - Greeting and Welcome
Download the text file >>
Watch the Video >> - Call to Worship
Download the text file >>
Watch the video >> - Hymn: Called as Partners
in Christ’s Service
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Watch the video >> - The People’s Prayers for
Healing and Hope
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Watch the video >> - Anthem “We Could Change
the World“
(Used with permission.
All rights reserved.)
Watch the video >> - Scripture Lessons
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Watch the video >> - Sermon
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Watch the video >> - Offerings of the People
Download the text file >>
Watch the videos: Call to Give >>
Gathering of the Offering >> and Blessing >> - Prayer of Confession and
Assurance of Pardon
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Watch the video >> - Sacrament of Communion
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Watch the videos: Invitation to Communion >> and Sacrament >> - The Lord’s Prayer
Download the text file >>
Watch the video >> - Hymn: We Would be Building
Download the text file >>
Watch the video >> - Benediction
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Watch the video >> - Postlude
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Watch the video >>
- Gathering Music
- Community Volunteer Opportunity: WINDOW DRESSERS WINDOW INSERT ASSEMBLY (Tin Mountain program, benefits Way Station participants among others)
Settlers Green, North Conway Sign Up link: https://signup.com/go/dzUfCVW (you will see the volunteer options, days, times and tasks)- If you have trouble using the Sign Up form or have any questions, please email Nora Dufilho at nbeem@tinmountain.org.
- Note: All build participants will be required to be masked during the build, regardless of vaccination status. We will be spacing work stations as much as possible and encourage build participants to sign up for shifts with household members.
- The Tin Mountain Energy Team is working with the non-profit Window Dressers to build simple, tight, pine frame insulation frames for leaky windows to cut down heat loss in winter.
- We are looking for volunteers to help construct frames as well as help wrap and finish them at our community build in North Conway October 16-20. V
- olunteers will be trained and do not need a specific skill set, although a familiarity with a power drill is helpful for frame construction. Tasks may include staple guns and blow dryers.
- Sign Up link: https://signup.com/go/dzUfCVW (you will see the volunteer options, days, times and tasks)
- This is a pilot program, and the first year of hosting a build in the valley, and we are excited to host this barn raising style community workshop.
- Tin Mountain encourages folks to sign up for the frame assembly and insert wrapping station, but if you are interested in providing snacks, we appreciate any and all participation.
- Community Event: TIN MOUNTAIN: Fantastic Fungi I Have Known and Loved
11:45am • Space is limited and registration is required. Call 447-6991 or click here to register online.
Currently full. You can call the Center (603-447-6991) to be placed on a wait list. Join mycologist Dr. Rick Van de Poll the field session follow up to his evening program, covering the fantastic (and infamous) fungi of New Hampshire. The guided walk on Sunday will infect the beginner and the practiced amateur with fun-filled facts about our most mysterious kingdom of organisms on the planet! - Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Bobby Sheehan &Jeremy Holden • 6-9pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Scott Baer • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with Hambone • 5-8:30pm
- UCC Event: NH United Church of Christ Conference: VIRTUAL STATEWIDE WORSHIP
Available All Day • Links to be released over the weekend.
FRI, OCT 15 – SUN, OCT 17
FRI, Oct 15
- Community Resource: LIBRARY OPEN
2-5pm • Jackson Library- Return to full hours of Tu&Th 10-7, W&F 2-5, Sa 10-2. We will continue to close on Sunday for the time being.
- Masks and distance will be strictly required while in the building. If you’re unable to mask, you can still take advantage of our pickup or delivery service – simply let us know what you need.
- One family at a time in the kids room.
- Bathrooms and meeting room remain closed.
- Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
- Community Event: JHOM HOUSING TASK FORCE
10:30am •Virtual
Rev Gail and members of housing task force participate. - C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS
5pm • Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83028442916
Or call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 830 2844 2916
Gather virtually to discuss scripture and explore art images associated with the text. - Community Event: SHABBAT SERVICE
6pm • In-Person @ Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation Sanctuary & Via Zoom
To join us on Zoom, please register here: bhcsynagogue1920@gmail.com - Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
- Shannon Door: Bobby Sheehan • 6-9pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Randy Messineo • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Riley Parkhurst Project • 8-11pm
SAT, Oct 16
- UCC Event: NH UCC ANNUAL MEETING
9am-Noon • Virtual
Registration to attend is closed. Rev Gail served on planning committee for this event and its affiliated worship. - Community Volunteer Opportunity: WINDOW DRESSERS WINDOW INSERT ASSEMBLY (Tin Mountain program, benefits Way Station participants among others)
Settlers Green, North Conway Sign Up link: https://signup.com/go/dzUfCVW (you will see the volunteer options, days, times and tasks)- If you have trouble using the Sign Up form or have any questions, please email Nora Dufilho at nbeem@tinmountain.org.
- Note: All build participants will be required to be masked during the build, regardless of vaccination status. We will be spacing work stations as much as possible and encourage build participants to sign up for shifts with household members.
- The Tin Mountain Energy Team is working with the non-profit Window Dressers to build simple, tight, pine frame insulation frames for leaky windows to cut down heat loss in winter.
- We are looking for volunteers to help construct frames as well as help wrap and finish them at our community build in North Conway October 16-20. V
- olunteers will be trained and do not need a specific skill set, although a familiarity with a power drill is helpful for frame construction. Tasks may include staple guns and blow dryers.
- Sign Up link: https://signup.com/go/dzUfCVW (you will see the volunteer options, days, times and tasks)
- This is a pilot program, and the first year of hosting a build in the valley, and we are excited to host this barn raising style community workshop.
- Tin Mountain encourages folks to sign up for the frame assembly and insert wrapping station, but if you are interested in providing snacks, we appreciate any and all participation.
- Community Event: Upper Saco Valley Land Trust – DUNDEE PAST & FUTURE WALK
9am • Dundee Rd: Space is limited; reservations required. Please email info@usvlt.org to register.
The Dundee Road history walk is back by popular demand. Board members Peter Benson and Anne Pillion will lead a walking tour of the Dundee Community Forest project area, which encompasses fields and forests that were once a thriving farming community. Explore its history, and forces both economic and environmental that brought transitions to the landscape. We’ll walk along Dundee Road from the location of the former Dame House to the Ham House with a little exploring in the woods, too, to find old cellar holes and stone walls. Space is limited; reservations required. Please email info@usvlt.org to register. - Community Resource: LIBRARY OPEN
10am-2pm • Jackson Library- Return to full hours of Tu&Th 10-7, W&F 2-5, Sa 10-2. We will continue to close on Sunday for the time being.
- Masks and distance will be strictly required while in the building. If you’re unable to mask, you can still take advantage of our pickup or delivery service – simply let us know what you need.
- One family at a time in the kids room.
- Bathrooms and meeting room remain closed.
- Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 6-9pm
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Holden • 7-10pm
- Red Parka Pub: Diana’s Bath Salts • 8-11pm
SUN, Oct 17
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Pavilion & Zoom link required
Poetry and conversation outside. Join us. Bring your own hot beverage on cold mornings! - CHOIR REHEARSAL
9am • Zoom link required - YOUTH PROGRAM – Baptism Theme
9:15am • JCC / In-person - VIRTUAL WORSHIP & IN-PERSON
10:30am • In-person and/or Zoom link required- Join us for worship with music, scripture, prayer and reflection.
- Live music by Alan Labrie
- Message with Rev Gail Doktor
- Remembrance for Judy Shuman by daughter Dawn Shuman
- Outdoor reception (if weather and volunteer coordination permits)
- In-person attendance requires social distancing, masking, masking is required for non-vaccinated individuals (additional precautions may be changed based on COVID stats and CDC guidelines).
- 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.
- Community Volunteer Opportunity: WINDOW DRESSERS WINDOW INSERT ASSEMBLY (Tin Mountain program, benefits Way Station participants among others)
Settlers Green, North Conway Sign Up link: https://signup.com/go/dzUfCVW (you will see the volunteer options, days, times and tasks)- If you have trouble using the Sign Up form or have any questions, please email Nora Dufilho at nbeem@tinmountain.org.
- Note: All build participants will be required to be masked during the build, regardless of vaccination status. We will be spacing work stations as much as possible and encourage build participants to sign up for shifts with household members.
- The Tin Mountain Energy Team is working with the non-profit Window Dressers to build simple, tight, pine frame insulation frames for leaky windows to cut down heat loss in winter.
- We are looking for volunteers to help construct frames as well as help wrap and finish them at our community build in North Conway October 16-20. V
- olunteers will be trained and do not need a specific skill set, although a familiarity with a power drill is helpful for frame construction. Tasks may include staple guns and blow dryers.
- Sign Up link: https://signup.com/go/dzUfCVW (you will see the volunteer options, days, times and tasks)
- This is a pilot program, and the first year of hosting a build in the valley, and we are excited to host this barn raising style community workshop.
- Tin Mountain encourages folks to sign up for the frame assembly and insert wrapping station, but if you are interested in providing snacks, we appreciate any and all participation.
- Community Event: TIN MOUNTAIN: Fantastic Fungi I Have Known and Loved
11:45am • Space is limited and registration is required. Call 447-6991 or click here to register online.
Currently full. You can call the Center (603-447-6991) to be placed on a wait list. Join mycologist Dr. Rick Van de Poll the field session follow up to his evening program, covering the fantastic (and infamous) fungi of New Hampshire. The guided walk on Sunday will infect the beginner and the practiced amateur with fun-filled facts about our most mysterious kingdom of organisms on the planet! - Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Bobby Sheehan &Jeremy Holden • 6-9pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Scott Baer • 6-9pm
- Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with Hambone • 5-8:30pm
- UCC Event: NH United Church of Christ Conference: VIRTUAL STATEWIDE WORSHIP
Available All Day • Links to be released over the weekend.