THIS WEEK at Jackson Community Church and Around Town MON, Aug 12 – SUN, Aug 18
MON, Aug 12
- Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFTS
9am & 5pm • Way Station, 15 Grove St, No Conway
Volunteers from JCC work “adult” and “family” shifts at Way Station. To indicate interest in becoming a volunteer with this program, please contact the Way Station.
TUE, Aug 13
- NH Conference: ANNUAL MEETING PLANNING COMMITTEE CALLS
9am – 1pm • Conference Call
Rev Gail participates in planning of worship and programming for NH Conference’s annual meeting in October. - Community Event: NATURALIST LED HIKES in JACKSON – Historic Tin Mine
10am – Noon • Tin Mountain Field Station, Jackson
Meet at the lower parking lot at TMCC, 31 Rockwell Dr (off Tin Mine Road), in Jackson, NH. Participants of all ages a welcome. Program fee of $5/person or $20/family; members free. - Private: PASTORAL CARE SESSIONS
1:30pm • Jackson Community Church - WAY STATION LEADERSHIP MEETING
4:30pm • Way Station, 15 Grove St, No Conway - Community Event: ADULT BOOK GROUP
4:30pm • Jackson Public Library - Community Event: JACKSON FARMER’S MARKET
3:30 – 6:30 pm • Thompson House Eatery/T.H.E., Jackson, NH
Local vendors, live music, fresh produce. -
Community Event: NATURALIST LED WALKS
6:30 – 7:30pm • Nature Learning Center, Albany
Join a Tin Mountain naturalist for a dusk-time stroll through the Rockwell Sanctuary. Listen for birds, frogs, and evening insects. All ages welcome. Program fee of $5/person or $20/family; members free. - Multi-Church Event: INSPIRED – WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
6:30pm • North Conway Community Center
Come with your copy of the Inspired book and your own study Bible if you have one (we will bring extra Bibles for reference). Ministers Gail Doktor, Sue Davidson and Ruth Shaver will be facilitating these weekly gathering.
WED, Aug 14
- PASTOR’s DROP-IN HOURS
7-8:30am • 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
9-11am • Second Floor, Jackson Community Church
Make an apt with Rev Gail by calling her cell (978) 273.0308 or email. - TUNE UP FITNESS with Laurie McAleer
9am • Parish House. Fitness class. Free; open to public.
Stretching and fitness workouts with certified fitness coach Laurie McAleer. Exercises can be adjusted to individual needs. - Community Event: WEDNESDAYS at WILDCAT – Pond Full of Fun
Noon- 2pm • Wildcat Mountain Ski Area, Pinkham Notch
Explore Pinkham Notch with a Tin Mountain naturalist and learn about the diverse ecology of the region. Programs are free and open to the public. Alpine program requires the purchase of a gondola ticket. More info.
THURS, Aug 15
- YOGA with Anjali Rose
9am • 1st Floor, Parish House / Jackson Community Church.
Beginning stretch, flow and align yoga; safe for new practitioners. Fee for this program. - Community Service: WAY STATION HOURS
9am & 5pm • Way Station, 15 Grove St, No Conway
Volunteers from JCC work “adult hour” shifts at Way Station. To indicate interest in becoming a volunteer with this program, please contact the Way Station. - Community Event: STORYTIME
10:30am • Jackson Public Library - Community Event: ECOFORUM – SUMMER RESEARCH RECAP
Noon • Nature Learning Center, Albany
Join us for lunch and gain a deeper understanding of Tin Mountain’s current research initiatives. - AA
6:30pm • Second Floor, Church.
FRI, Aug 16
- PASTOR’s DROP-IN HOURS
7-8:30am • 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.
SAT, Aug 17
- Private Event: WEDDING VOW CELEBRATION
Rev Gail officiates at Murphy-Wiswell celebration. - Community Event: MT WASHINGTON BICYCLE HILLCLIMB – Tin Mountain Fundraiser
More information about participating.
SUN, Aug 18
- INTERFAITH GATHERING @ GAZEBO
8am • Gazebo. Hot beverages available. Come for poetry, literature, conversation and prayer. - MEMBERSHIP Q&A
9:15am • Jackson Community Church. - JAZZ WORSHIP
with HEATHER PIERSON & FRIENDS
plus GOODBYES to SAM & BETSEY HARDING and JUDY SHUMAN
10:30am • Jackson Community Church.
* Story: Rev Gail
* Accompanist: Alan Labrie
* Jazz Music: Heather Pierson & Friends - CHURCH & COMMUNITY BBQ (rain or shine)
Noon • Jackson Community Church campus
* Lunch at the church (rain or shine).
* Chefs wanted! Contact church if you can wear an apron and wield BBQ tools! - Community Event: MAGIC of BENNY GOODMAN with Peter & Will Anderson Trio (Mountain Top Music Program)
4pm • Private Home in Glen
$35/per person. More info and tickets.
This Week: Sun, Aug 26 – Sun, Sept 2
This Week at Jackson Community Church
and Around Town
This week @ JCC – Wed, 8/29: Fitness tune-up with Laurie McAleer, Thurs, 8/30: Yoga with Anjali Rose, Sun, 9/2: Gazebo led by Sandi & Eileen & Denise and trad’l worship with favorite songs & scripture plus guest soloist Kevin O’Neill and start-up of church choir rehearsals for the fall. Plus community events – Sun, 8/26: Bach festival in No Conway, Mon, 8/27: covered bridge closings begins on weekdays, Tue, 8/28: farmer’s market, Wed, 8/29 – Wednesday at Wildcat, Thurs, 8/30: back to school, Sat, 9/1: Fall Book Sale at old library.
Note: Rev Gail Doktor will be on vacation through Sat, Sept 8. See below for coverage in case of pastoral care emergencies.
Continue reading “This Week: Sun, Aug 26 – Sun, Sept 2”
This Week @ JCC & around Town: Aug 13-19
At church: balance class, fitness classes, yoga class, Sunday worship services. Community events: day resource center planning team, library book group, farmer’s market, concerts in valley, run or walk up Black Mtn, fundraising bike ride. Take note of upcoming events in which JCC will participate: fundraising walks, retreat.