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
Holy Week
HOLY WEEK
Items in purple are part of JCC’s Lenten offerings
TUE-SAT (evening)
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journey
THURS, Mar 28: MAUNDY THURSDAY
- 6pm • WORSHIP SERVICE with Washing of Feet
- Service hosted at Bartlett Congregational Church
- Co-sponsored by JCC
- During the service, the washing of the feet involves 12 representatives to represent the 12 disciples, 6 from JCC and 6 from Bartlett, and feet are washed by Rev Gail and Rev John
- Followed by SOUP SUPPER
FRI, Mar 29: HOLY FRIDAY
- 12-3pm • HOLY VIGIL @ JCC
- Readings at Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm for Holy Vigil @ JCC
- Way of the Cross with interactive stations
- 6:30pm • SERVICE of SHADOWS
@ Nativity Lutheran, North Conway, NH- Ecumenical Worship led by clergy from member churches of Clergy of the Eastern Slope
SUN, Mar 31: EASTER SUNDAY
- 6:15am • SUNRISE SERVICE
@ Presidential Drive Cul-de-Sac, Jackson, NH- Dress warmly as this is an outdoor service
- Songs, prayers, reflection, and readings
- 9:45am • LENTEN CHOIR PRACTICE @ JCC
- Come to the sanctuary to practice Easter song
- 10:30am • EASTER WORSHIP @ JCC
with Zoom & livestream to website and Facebook- Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
- Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603
- Website: https://jacksoncommunitychurch.org/
- Fcaebook .https://www.facebook.com/jacksoncommunitychurch/
- Flowering of the Cross
- Music by Sharon Novak
- Harp by Domonique Dodge
- Solo by Gia Osborne
- Easter Anthem by JCC Choir
- Message by Rev Gail Doktor
- 11:30am • HOSPITALITY @ JCC
- 11am – 2pm • COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
@ Jackson Community Church campus and surrounding village grounds
TUE, Nov 28 – MON, Dec 4 with JCC and Around Town
TUE, Nov 28 – MON, Dec 4
TUE, Nov 28
- Community Event: NORDIC WALKING – INTERVALS with POLES – with Ellen Chandler
8am • Valley Cross Road Parking Lot, Jackson - FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Jackson Community Church- Free to all participants.
- Gentle, chair-based stretch and fitness for all levels of ability
- CLERGY LUNCH
12:30pm • Zoom- Local clergy convene for conversations, ecumenical event-planning, and peer support. Rev Gail attends.
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/- 5:30 pm • Cookbook Club Tuesday
This month we are exploring sheet pan recipes. This group is always open to new members. Email staff@jacksonlibrary.org for more information.
- 5:30 pm • Cookbook Club Tuesday
- 2pm-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Hoot Night with Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm
WED, Nov 29
- GREENING the SANCTUARY
10am-Noon • JCC - Community Eventt: TRAIL VOLUNTEERING with Jackson XC Ski Touring Foundation
- From Ellen Chandlerm Executive Director: Trail Volunteers: there is still trail volunteer work taking place. If you are interested in getting notified of each week’s project please contact Ellen to be added to the list. This work takes place on weekdays. Wednesday is the “usual day” but it is adjusted based on weather and other factors. Getting on the email list does not obligate you to attend, it just means you will know the schedule and have the opportunity to join the group if that week’s project is something you are intersted in and you are available.
- Community Event: YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • Old Red Library- The class is $10/week. Please bring the right change if possible or a check made payable to Anjali Rose.
- Julie at the Town office asked if people would be kind enough to donate a $1/week for the envelope in the library to cover expenses.
- Contact: Anjali Rose, MEd. 500 RYT, RMT: (603)370-8386, email anjali-rose.com
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 2-5pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. For more info: http://jacksonlibrary.org/ - 12pm-6pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 2-5pm • Jackson Library
- GRIEF GROUP for Partner & Adult Relationship Loss
1pm • Old Red Library- Rev Gail facilitates this group to support bereaved community members. All welcome; free.
- This group meets once a month fo support those struggling with partner/spousal loss (as well as other adult relationships such as parents/siblings).
- Next meeting: Wed, Dec 20 @ 1pm.
- Separately, a Child Loss group also meets weekly in this location. Netx meeting: Wed, Dec 13.
- At this point, new participants are welcome through word-of-mouth or referrals. We’ll meet as consistently as possible. You don’t have to attend every session.
- On the other hand, knowing that folks will gather helps make sure the group can be present to support each other. If you cannot make an upcoming gathering, please send email or text to let the group know: gaildoktor@mac.com, cell: 978.273.0308.
- We will offer each group as long as the community need continues.
- Community Event: FRENCH CONVERSATION GROUP
4pm • Jackson Public Library- Come and converse in French with others at JPL!
- This group is facilitated by Erica Corbett Klein.
- Email staff@jacksonlibrary.org for more information
- MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Live Trivia • 7:306-9pm
THURS, Nov 30
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.or - 2-5pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library
- Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFT
All Day • Way Station, 15 Grove St, No Conway- Volunteers open day resource center for showers, mail pickup, grocery distribution, more.
- MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Bingo for Bartlett Rec • 5:30-7pm
FRI, Dec 1
- Community Event: ZUMBA with Dottie
8:15am • Whitney Community Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- Community Event: NEW ENGLAND SKI MUSEUM Holiday Open House & Opening of the Annalee Dolls Exhibit
4-7pm • Eastern Branch of the New England Ski Museum. North Conway, NH- Annalee Ski Dolls, a mid-century NH creation that gained a world-wide following, will be on display throughout the ski season. If you get the chance, attend the Show Opening party on Dec. 1.
- Also, many of the images and captions from the History of Jackson Ski Touring Foundation that have been on display at the Ski Museum will be coming to the Touring Center.
- FITNESS CLASS with Laurie McAleer
9:30am • Jackson Community Church- Free to all participants.
- Gentle, chair-based stretch and fitness for all levels of ability
- Community Event: LINE DANCING with Dottie
9:15ma • Whitney Cmmunity Center, Jackson- $5/pp
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
2pm-5pm • Jackson Library- Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
- Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY CHRISTMAS
1pm • Majestic Cafe- Mountain Top’s Early Music Ensemble presents an hour of Christmas and other music from eras past. You’ll hear Handel and more, played on recorder, cello, harpsichord and flute.
- First Friday performers include Mountain Top faculty and staff, as well as other Mount Washington Valley folks, who share their talents with the community without compensation. All First Friday events are open to the public by donation, in keeping with Mountain Top Music Center’s mission of “enriching lives with music.” Donate and reserve seats in advance at conwaymajestic.com.
- The Majestic Cafe is now open for light lunch at 11:30. Enjoy fresh-made paninis or a charcuterie platter before the concert!
- JSS goes to Jackson Public Library’s Harp Concert wioth Dominique Dodge
5pm • Jackson Public Library- We’ll resume weekl;y Friday study group later this month
- Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: John Hunter & Paul Heckel
7pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway- Walk-ins are always welcome, but space is limited; reservations are available to guarantee your seat and to indicate a seating choice.
- The Friday Night jazz series has a $10 per person cover charge.
- Doors at 6 pm; music at 7pm.
- Come in early and grab a panini before the music star
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner• 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Food for Bears • 6-8pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Dan Parkhurst • 5:30-8:30pm
SAT, Dec 2
- Community Event: JAZZ for the HOLIDAYS
3pm & 7:30pm • Majestic Theater- Two chances to hear this Mountain Top holiday classic, featuring seacoast pianist Tom Snow and local saxophonist Mike Sakash. Enjoy the smooth blend of sound as these two consummate musicians share their unique take on traditional and modern seasonal music!
- At a spectacular private home in Silver Lake – directions will be provided with ticket purchase. The concert includes an opportunity to chat with the artists and other attendees after the performance, while enjoying light refreshments.
- Seating is limited, so get your tickets early. TICKETS AND INFO: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - 11am-3pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society- Also 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 Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Diana’s Bath Salts • 8-11pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Ryan St. Onge • 5:30-8:30pm
- Ledge Brewing: Now Is Now • 6-9pm
SUN, Dec 3
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- Or join us over Zoom. Password and link required.
- SUNDAY WORSHIP with Advent 1: Hope
10:30am • Jackson Community Church (zoom also available)- Music by Sharon Novak
- Reflection by Rev Gail Doktor
- Candle-lighting by White family
- Or join us over Zoom. Password and link required.
- 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: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Blue Sunday with Erin Harpe Duo • 5-8pm
MON, Dec 4
- Community Event: SHOULD YOU BE SELECTING a HEAT PUMP?
7pm • Whitney Community Center- Should You Be Switching to a Heat Pump? Heat pumps are having a moment in the spotlight—or as close to one as a heating and cooling appliance can get. Whether it’s ducted heat pumps, mini-splits, or even geothermal systems, there’s a buzz around this climate-friendly HVAC tech. Get a crash course in heat pumps so you can decide the right solution for you.
- This program is sponsored by the Climate Change Working Group, is FREE and runs Monday, December 4th from 7-8:30 pm at the Whitney Community Center. Unlimited. Not required, but to help us better plan Click Here to sign up.
- See all programs by the Whitney Commmunity Center:: http://www.whitneyccprograms.com/
MAUNDY THURS, April 6 – EASTER SUNDAY, April 9
HOLY WEEK with JCC and around town
- VIA CRUCIS – Way of the Cross
Ongoing • JCC Sacntuary
- Self-guided.
- Crosses used in this personal pilgrimage, most hanging in the windows, come from around the world.
- Front doors open and unlocked 24/7. Come whenever your schedule permits. Several written guides are available, tracing the Via Crucis journey with specific concerns in mind: healing, environmental care, recovering from addiction, surviving trauma, discerning prayer. The guides also include ones written specifically for women, children, refugees, seniors, LGBTQ+ allies, and using perspective from St Teresa,
St Francis, Ignatians, and using Biblical versions offered by Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis.
MAUNDY THURSDAY, April 6
- SOUP SUPPER & MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP
6pm • Parish Hall of JCC
- Worship at table as communion meal
- Discussion over the meal
- Scripture: Last Supper & Prayers in Gesthemane
- Special song written & performed by Sharon Novak
- Soups prepared by Sue Carrigan & Wendy McVey
- Event hosted by the deacons
- Close with stripping of the altar
HOLY FRIDAY, April 7
- VIGIL on HOLY FRIDAY
Noon-3pm • JCC Sanctuary
- Scripture readings offered aloud in the sanctuary at noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
- Texts narrate final hours of Christ
- Traditional day to experience Stations of Cross (also offered in sanctuary during this time and throughout Holy Week).
- Virtual stations of the c ross will be posted to Facebook and the website.
- ECUMENICAL WORSHIP for HOLY FRIDAY
6pm • Christ Church Episcopal, North Conway, NH
- Tenebrae service
- Last even words of Christ
- Putting out candles
- Scirpture and song
- This service is offered by Clergy of the Eastern Mountain Slope in Mt Washington Valley.
EASTER SUNDAY, April 9
- SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE
6am • Presidential Drive Cul-de-Sac, Jackson, NH
- In-person only
- Scripture
- Singing
- EASTER WORSHIP with Flowering of Cross @ JCC
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
- Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/142985761?pwd=T214WDhHRmxoYXE0dWRCNk53SFppQT09
- Option: Call on touch-tone phone: 929.436.2866, Meeting ID: 142985761, Password: 603603
- Featuring harp with Dominique Dodge and special music by Gia Osborne
- Flowering of Cross @ JCC
- HOSPITALITY @ JCC
11:30am • Parish Hall - COMMUNITY EGG HUNT
11am-2pm JCC and around village
HOLY WEEK: Palm Sunday, April 2 to Easter, Sunday, April 9
April 2-9: WAY of the CROSS
- VIA CRUCIS – Way of the Cross
Ongoing • JCC Sacntuary
- Self-guided.
- Crosses used in this personal pilgrimage, most hanging in the windows, come from around the world.
- Front doors open and unlocked 24/7. Come whenever your schedule permits. Several written guides are available, tracing the Via Crucis journey with specific concerns in mind: healing, environmental care, recovering from addiction, surviving trauma, discerning prayer. The guides also include ones written specifically for women, children, refugees, seniors, LGBTQ+ allies, and using perspective from St Teresa,
St Francis, Ignatians, and using Biblical versions offered by Pope John Paul II and Pope Francis.
- 24/7: Daily during Holy Week • JCC Sanctuary
Sun, Apr 2: PALM SUNDAY
- INTERFAITH WORSHIP
8am • JCC Sanctuary & Zoom- Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
- Zoom link and password required.
- PALM SUNDAY WORSHIP with Communion
10:30am • JCC Sanctuary & Zoom- Zoom link and password required.
- Music: Sharon Novak
- HOSPITALITY @ JCC
11:30am • Parish Hall - BYZANTINE ART, ICONOGRAPHY & ARCHITECTURE Tour with John Heropoulos, MDiv.
2pm • Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church, Berlin, NH- Led by John Heropoulos, MDiv., retired Greek Orthodox priest.
Thurs, Apr 6: MAUNDY THURSDAY
- SOUP SUPPER & MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP
6pm • Parish Hall of JCC
- Worship at table as communion meal
- Discussion over the meal
- Scripture: Last Supper & Prayers in Gesthemane
- Special song written & performed by Sharon Novak
- Soups prepared by Sue Carrigan & Wendy McVey
- Event hosted by the deacons
- Close with stripping of the altar
Fri, Apr 7: HOLY FRIDAY
- VIGIL on HOLY FRIDAY
Noon-3pm • JCC Sanctuary
- Scripture readings offered aloud in the sanctuary at noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.
- Texts narrate final hours of Christ
- Traditional day to experience Stations of Cross (also offered in sanctuary during this time and throughout Holy Week).
- Virtual stations of the c ross will be posted to Facebook and the website.
- ECUMENICAL WORSHIP for HOLY FRIDAY
6pm • Christ Church Episcopal, North Conway, NH
- Tenebrae service
- Last even words of Christ
- Putting out candles
- Scirpture and song
- This service is offered by Clergy of the Eastern Mountain Slope in Mt Washington Valley.
Sun, Apr 9: EASTER SUNDAY
- SUNRISE EASTER SERVICE
6am • Presidential Drive Cul-de-Sac, Jackson, NH
- In-person only
- Scripture
- Singing
- EASTER WORSHIP with Flowering of Cross @ JCC
10:30am • Jackson Community Church
- Zoom link and password required.
- Featuring harp with Dominique Dodge and special music by Gia Osborne
- Flowering of Cross @ JCC
- HOSPITALITY @ JCC
11:30am • Parish Hall - COMMUNITY EGG HUNT
11am-2pm JCC and around village