THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town: MON, Jan 28 – SUN, Feb 3
MON, Jan 28
- SCOUT MEETING
6pm • Parish House. Meeting of Bartlett/Jackson scout troop. Presentation of community service project with church.
TUE, Jan 29
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Meeting of clergy of the Eastern Slope. Rev Gail attends.
WED, Jan 30
- TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Parish House.Fitness class. Free; open to public. Weather dependent; if schools close, the class will be cancelled. - WOMENS GROUP
10:30am • Parish House. Gathering of friends and members (women) for coffee, tea, refreshments and conversation. - EMERGENCY SHELTER TRAINING
Afternoon • Dover, NH - Community Event: MOUNTAIN DAVE on CHRONICLE
7pm • On Television.
“Mountain Dave” of Carter Notch Road (our friend and neighbor) will be aired on NH Chronicle on Wednesday, Jan. 30th at 7:00pm on WMUR/Channel 9. Here is the link to the complete details (and a great shot of Dave):
https://www.wmur.com/article/wednesday-january-30th-mountain-dave/26040655.
Meet Dave, who decided to live out his retirement inside an old chicken coop in Jackson, that has no plumbing. When he moved into his little neighborhood, you could say something almost magical happened.
THURS, Jan 31
- FLOW & ALIGN YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • First Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church. Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church. - Community Event: FILM SCREENING of RUN WILD, RUN FREE
6:30 – 8:30 pm • Whitney Community Center
Over 60 years ago America was in the peak of the industrial revolution and the nation’s waterways were dying from dams, water diversions and pollution. Run Wild Run Free takes the viewer through the history and current state of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act that sought to protect these waterways. Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center, the Jackson Conservation Commission, and former Director of Research for the AMC, Dr. Kenneth Kimball, for this celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Cost: $3/pp or $5/family.
FRI, Feb 1
- PASTOR’s DROP-IN HOURS
7-9am • J-Town Deli
Come for caffeine, conversation. Or make a separate date to meet with Rev Gail by calling her cell (978) 273.0308 or email. - PASTOR’s OFFICE HOURS
9:30-11:30am • Church. Drop by or make an appointment to meet with Rev Gail by texting or calling her cell (978) 273.0308 or by email. - Private Event: AVALANCHE CLASS
All Day • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Private class providing instruction to outdoor athletes and emergency responder for avalanche preparedness and response. - Private Event: SCOUT OVERNIGHT
5pm, Fri – 9am – Sun • Parish House.
A visiting scout troop will be hosted at our church on Friday and Saturday while they are skiing in Mt Washington Valley.
SAT, Feb 2
- Private Event: SCOUT OVERNIGHT
5pm, Fri – 9am – Sun • Parish House.
Scout troop will be hosted at our church on Friday and Saturday evening while they are skiing in Mt Washington Valley.
SUN, Feb 3
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ OLD LIBRARY
8am • Old Library. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - BLESSING of BODIES, BOOTS & BINDINGS
9:15am • Jackson XC Ski Touring Foundation HQ
Rev Gail offers blessings to staff, volunteers and skiers. - SUPERBOWL BRUNCH CHURCH
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.- Bring a potluck dish to share! Beverages provided by church.Wear your favorite team colors.
- Worship starts in sanctuary, continues with shared meal in Parish House.
This Week: MON, Oct 29 – SUN, Nov 4
THIS WEEK
at Jackson Community Church and Around Town
at Jackson Community Church and Around Town
THIS WEEK @ JCC: Tue – Pastor Parish Team Meeting; Wed – Pastor’s Drop-In Hours (Glen Ledge Corner Store) & Tune-Up Fitness; Thurs – Yoga; Fri – Pastor’s Office Hours (church); Sun – Interfaith @ Gazebo, All Saints Worship & New Member Welcome & Evening All Saints Observance. COMMUNITY EVENTS: Ongoing: Legacy Pavilion @ Jackson Grammar School; Wed – Sweet Streets (Main St in Jackson); Thurs – Silver Lake Singers Concert (Nativity Lutheran, No Conway), Fri – Pasta Party by Jackson Grammar School (Whitney Community Center); Sat – Neighbor to Neighbor (Starts at Nativity Lutheran, No Conway) & Trivia Afternoon (Jackson Library)
This Week at Jackson Community Church: Tue, May 29- Sun, June 3
Highlights: Tue – Estate Sale cleanup, Wisdom study group; Wed – pastor’s hours & fitness; Thurs – yoga; Sun – interfaith @ gazebo, worship @ church, youth & family fun night to prepare for June 10 Youth Sunday
Continue reading “This Week at Jackson Community Church: Tue, May 29- Sun, June 3”
This Week: Mar 25-Apr 1 — Holy Week Events & Other Activities
SUN, MAR 25: Palm Sunday
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Madeline’s Deli, Jackson, NH
Reflection & prayer using literature, sacred texts, personal sharing. - ADULT CHOIR PRACTICE
9am • Jackson Community Church - PALM PROCESSION
9:45am • Jackson Community Church - WORSHIP: Palm Sunday
10:30am • Jackson Community Church - Community Event: Bliss Yoga
3pm • Be Well Studios New Hampshire, 3358 White Mountain Hwy Unit 3, North Conway, NH
Yoga with Anjali Rose, $20/pp
MON, MAR 26
- REIKI WORKSHOP (closed class, April class has openings: contact Rev Gail if interested)
6pm • Classroom/Betty Whitney Library, Second Floor of JCC
TUE, MAR 27
- Community Event:
HOMELESSNESS COALITION in Tamworth, NH
10am-Noon • TriCounty Cap, Sununu Room, Tamworth, NH
Overview of issues and initiatives to address homelessness and housing needs in Carroll County/Mt Washington Valley. Rev Gail will attend this meeting along with other valley clergy, and representatives of local agencies and nonprofits, focusing on this issue. Interested individuals are welcome to attend to learn more.
WED, MAR 28
- PASTOR’s DROP-IN
7-9am • JTown Deli.
Come for caffeine, cuisine, and conversation. - TUNE UP (Fitness) with LAURIE McALEER
9am • Parish Hall, Jackson Community Church.
Free. Join members of the women’s group and fitness trainer Laurie McAleer for a gentle, introductory fitness class for beginners. Wear comfortably clothing, sensible shoes, and bring a bottle of water. Bring a ski pole. Men and women both welcome to come try this class. Laurie will lead a fitness class that can be customized to each person’s abilities, and help improve overall wellbeing, as well as focusing on body areas that may need additional support and care. - WOMEN’S GROUP
10am-Noon • Parish Hall
Come for social time, refreshments, and to prepare eggs for Easter Egg hunt on April 1
THURS, MAR 29
- INTRODUCTORY YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • Parish Hall, Jackson Community Church
Men and women invited to join instructor Anjali Rose for a gentle, introductory yoga class. Wear stretchy fitness clothing, bring a matt and a cushion/blanket if you have them. $10/class for 6 weeks; payable at beginning of session. Scholarships available. This session runs through April 19. - YOGA & MEDITATION with Charlotte Doucette
3:30pm • Parish Hall. $10/pp fee. (Scholarships available) - MAUNDY THURSDAY OBSERVANCES: Bread & Blessings
5pm • Parish Hall of Jackson Community Church.
Gather with members and friends for dinner and worship. This evening is derived from events surrounding the ‘Last Supper’ and will include a meditation on bread and blessings. - AA
6-7pm • Church Library
THURS, Mar 29 – FRI, MAR 30: HOLY FRIDAY VIGIL
- VIGIL
6pm Thursday until 1pm Friday • Shifts held at home, although church is open 24/7 and people are welcome to hold vigil at the church. Individuals and families can sign up in one-hour shifts from 6pm Thursday until 3pm Friday, to pray, meditate and stay awake during the hours of Christ’s arrest, trial and crucifixion. This vigil will be held ‘by trust’ in people’s homes, or at church if they so choose, so that each person who takes a one-hour shift to keep vigil may do so in their own environs. Sign up at church on Palm Sunday.
FRI, MAR 30: HOLY FRIDAY
- WAY of the CROSS
1pm • Jackson Community Church
Come for journey through ‘stations of the cross.’ Walk the stations, or meditate with Stations coloring pages - HOLY FRIDAY SERVICE
6:30pm • Bartlett Congregational Church.
Ecumenical worship services organized by Clergy of the Eastern Slope and hosted at Bartlett Congregational Church.
SAT, MAR 30: HOLY SATURDAY
- Community Event:
HEALING SERVICE
1pm • Christ Episcopal Church, North Conway, NH
SUN, APR 1: EASTER
- SUNRISE SERVICE
6:30am • Gazebo by Jackson’s Historical Society. Gather outside for worship & song. Return to Jackson Community Church for hot beverages and breakfast. - EASTER SERVICE
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.
Easter worship with “flowering of the cross.” - EGG HUNT
Follows worship service • Jackson Community Church. Hunt for eggs on grounds of church. Hunt will take place outdoors if weather permits, inside if weather is inclement.
Holy Week Events: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Holy Friday, Easter
SUN, MAR 25: Palm Sunday
- PALM PROCESSION
9:45am • Walk from church, singing and waving palms, and return to church for 10:30am worship service. - PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
THURS, Mar 29: MAUNDY THURSDAY
- SOUP SUPPER & TABLE WORSHIP
5pm • Parish Hall of Jackson Community Church
Gather with members and friends for soup supper and worship at the table.
THURS, Mar 29 – FRI, MAR 30: HOLY FRIDAY VIGIL
- VIGIL
6pm Thursday until 3pm Friday • Shifts held at home.
Individuals and families can sign up in one-hour shifts from 6pm Thursday until 3pm Friday, to pray, meditate and stay awake during the hours of Christ’s arrest, trial and crucifixion. This vigil will be held ‘by trust’ in people’s homes, or at church if they so choose, so that each person who takes a one-hour shift to keep vigil may do so in their own environs. To be organized in cooperation with friends and members of the Bartlett Congregational Church.
FRI, MAR 30: HOLY FRIDAY
- WAY of the CROSS
1pm • Jackson Community Church
Come for journey through ‘stations of the cross.’ Walk the stations, or meditate with Stations coloring pages - HOLY FRIDAY SERVICE
6:30pm • Bartlett Congregational Church.
Worship services organized by Clergy of the Eastern Slope and hosted at Bartlett Congregational Church.
SUN, APR 1: EASTER
- SUNRISE SERVICE
6:30am • Gazebo.
Gather outside at gazebo by Jackson Historical Society for worship & song, Return to Jackson Community Church for hot beverages and breakfast. - EASTER SERVICE
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.
Easter worship with “flowering of the cross.” - EGG HUNT
Follows worship service • Jackson Community Church.
Hunt for eggs on grounds of church. Hunt will take place outdoors if weather permits, inside if weather is inclement.