Advent Daily Devotional: WEEK of HOPE – DAY 7 – Sat, Dec 4
Be strong and take heart,
all you who hope in the Lord. — Psalm 31:24
Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path. — Psalm 119:105
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The final day of its solo vigil, this candle sums up the week’s theme of hope. Alone it burns. Signals to you. Symbolizes everything you can imagine that hope might offer or promise. Dares to challenge its surroundings and add its small brightness to the world. Reminds you that your life, your heart, your mind, your choices, your voice, and your acts make an impact. — Rev Gail
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A lot of people have their big dreams and get knocked down and don’t have things go their way. And you never give up hope, and you really just hold on to it. Hard work and perseverance. You just keep getting up and getting up, and then you get that breakthrough. — Robert Kraft
In the right light, at the right time,
everything is extraordinary. – Aaron Rose
Sun, Dec 6 Advent Worship: Peace
Worship service with special music, candle-lighting and message about Peace based on Matthew 1 and Isaiah 7.
JCC 120620 Light of Peace from architect on Vimeo.
Spring Youth & Family Program
FAMILY FUN NIGHTS: Fridays, May 3 & June 1
6-8pm
- Pizza, games and connection for families.
- Please RSVP to Rev Gail if you plan to attend these evenings.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
During 10:30am worship • Sun, May 5
- Attend worship in church and then go to class.
- Please RSVP to Rev Gail if you plan to attend.
YOUTH & FAMILY SUNDAY PROGRAM
9-10:15am • April 28, May 12, May 19, May 26
- Start at Jackson Community Church, then go outside
- Weather dependent: indoor option for inclement weather
- Come dressed for outdoor activities such as hikes and exploration every Sunday morning.
- Please RSVP to Rev Gail if you plan to attend, and indicate which dates you’ll be present.
YOUTH SUNDAY
10-11:30am • June 2
Jackson Community Church
- Intergenerational choir
- Special music by children and families … possibly a youth band?
- Message by young adult connected with our community
- Recognition of scout troops
- Recognition of youth & young adults and their volunteer work in community
- Recognition of community educators
- Please RSVP to Rev Gail if you plan to attend
TRILLIUM SUMMIT
8:30am-12:30pm • Sat, June 8
Whitney Community Center
- Watch for updates via Jackson enews and church email.
- Worskhop with leadership panel, keynote speaker Riley Parkhurst, and world cafe engagement.
- Designed by and for students.
- Peer-led by middle and high-school leaders, with adult mentors.
- Open to older elementary school students.
- Both genders welcome, focus on girls & women’s issues.
- Rev Gail will facilitate this workshop.
FAMILY CAMP
Horton Center, Pine Mountain
(Off Rte 16 between Jackson and Gorham)
June 21-23
Rev Gail & Chris DOktor – Deans
- Register for a weekend of outdoor adventures, family getaway, and faith engagement.
PEACE & EMPOWERMENT CAMP
8:30am-12:30pm • Mon, June 24-Fri June 28
Jackson Community Church
- Open K-6 plus CIT (counselor-in-training) positions for 7thgrade and rising students.
- Based in part on peace curriculum taught by Deans Chris and Gail Doktor at from Horton Center (family camp June 21-23)
- Focuses on peace and community activism
- Development of spiritual practices to support this goal, draws on resources from Christian, Buddhist and other traditions