Story: Gratitude
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Appreciation
After co-leading a memorial service at a Rotary Summit meeting: “… thank you for including me in the Summit Memorial Service … a portion [came from] the traditional Yom Kippur “Eyleh Ezkarah” (“These We Remember”) afternoon service. It was very appropriate for a memorial service, and I was honored to participate … May God bless […]
Feeding the Mind: Books, Films & Conversations in our Community
Take a survey about books & themes that interest you to read and explore with Jackson Community Church. Help us offer programs that feed your mind & soul. Upcoming book discussions: Being Mortal by Atul Gawande, Tue, March 20, 4:30pm @ Jackson Library Upcoming film screenings: “404 Not Found” about teen homelessness in NH with […]
Scriptures during Times of Challenge & Struggle
Inspired by recent ski races, upcoming Olympic games, and today’s Superbowl Sunday, we discussed how we might pray during competitions or periods of conflict, stress, and struggle. We discussed forms of prayer or reflection that might center us at these times: For Preparation (becoming focused and ready to engage in the experience) For Support (intercession […]
Themes from Matthew 25 about giving and receiving: doing unto others (and Thanksgiving)
Contemplating Thanksgiving— receiving and giving support — as themes from Matthew 25 about separating goats from sheep and “doing unto others.” When do you need to hold out your hands and open your arms and accept the grace available to you, and when may you be a tangible source of grace for others? What does […]