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Events with JCC and around town: Sat, June 1 and Sun, June 2

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SAT,  June 1

  • Community Event: Mountain Garden Club PLANT SALE
    Morning • North Conway Community Center
  • Community Event: ALICE in WONDERLAND10am / 2pm / 6pm • Majestic Theater, Conway (Arts in Motion)
    • Arts in Motion and Project SUCCEED created a unique opportunity for students participating in after-school theater programming. Each school’s production of “Alice in Wonderland” will be performed at the Majestic
    • John Fuller students will be performing at 10 a.m.,
    • Conway Elementary performing at 2 p.m. and
    • Pine Tree at 6 p.m.
    • Tickets are available to reserve at artsinmotiontheater.com at no cost
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: IMARI & SAHARA DESERT DANCERS with M&D Playhouse
    7pm • Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse

    • Info and tickets: https://www.mdplayhouse.com/
    • All seats: $20
    • Once upon a time, in a mystical land far away, there existed a magical lantern that held the power of a thousand Kings and Queens.  One day, a group of beautiful Moroccan Goddesses danced in unison with golden veils and costumes of shimmering gold, and behold, the magic lantern appeared.  And so the journey begins….the Goddesses will use the enchantment of dance to bring the lantern to it’s rightful home in the Valley of the Kings, across the Nile from Luxor, Egypt.

SUN, June 2

  • INTERFAITH SERVICE
    8am • Old Red Library (or outside if weather permits)

    • Come for poetry, conversation, and prayer
  • WORSHIP with RECOGNITION of UPCOMING GRADUATES & COMMUNION
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Livestream to Facebook & jxncc.org – which also appears on jxncc.orgwebsite).Worship through zoom is discontinued, watching livestream is now the way to connect.

    • Music by DellaValla Bluegrass Trio
    • Message by Autumn Verran with Rev Gail
    • Recognition of upcoming graduates
    • Communion
  • HOSPITALITY following church
    11:30am • Parish Hall
  • Community Event: Joyce ANDERSEN & Harvey REID with The Knotty Pine Boys
    4pm • Majestic Theater

    • Andersen & Reid are treasures of American acoustic music, known for their surprisingly versatile solo performances as well as their peerless duet singing and instrumental interplay. For this performance, they will share the stage with their stellar band of Seacoast musicians, the Knotty Pine Boys. Andersen & Reid take you on a tour of Americana & folk with guitars, violin and autoharp, plus their crackerjack pedal steel player and rhythm section, in this show put together especially for the Majestic Theatre audience.
    • Info and tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society (Also open by appointment.)

  • Community MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT around town:
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
    • Red Parla: Blues Sunday with Bonnie Edwards and Practical Cats • 4-7pm
    • Inn at Thorne Hill: Mel Stiller -The Piano Man- Sing Along• 6-8pm

SABBATICAL COVERAGE & Events at JCC and around town for THURS, April 11 – WED, April 17

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SABBATICAL COVERAGE

  • Rev Gail is on sabbatical for 5 weeks (until after Mothers Day) to welcome her family’s first grandchild.
  • Sun, April 14, 21 & 28: Rev Walt Hampton will preach and offer emergency pastoral support in April. Rev Walt is being called as fulltime pastor to First Church, North Conway, UCC. He is now a fulltime resident of Bartlett, NH. Highlights from his bio are featured in our April INSIDE OUT newsletter, which you can view at this LINK.)
  • Sun, May 12: Beloved hospice chaplain and regional sacramental minister Rev Sue Davidson will celebrate communion with JCC during worship and provide our message for the day. She is both a retired nurse and recently retired from her role as the pastor at Center Conway United Methodist Church; she periodically provides support to other local churches, and has been guest preacher for JCC many times.
  • Mother’s Day on Sun, May 12: JCC’s own Erica Corbett-Klein, mother of twins Vivian and George who are students at Jackson Grammar School, facilitator of the local French Conversation group, and educator, will be our guest speaker for Mother’s Day.
  • During Rev Gail’s sabbatical, if you need pastoral care, please contact Deacon Wendy McVey or Deacon Sue Carrigan by phone. They will put you in touch with minister(s) available to provide pastoral support thru Mid-May.

THURS, April 11 – WED, April 17

THURS, April 11

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm – $5 cover
    • Red Parka: Shark Martin • 8-11pm
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Food for Bears • 6-8pm
  • Community Event: ‘WildCARD’ featuring Rafe Matregrano, Al Shafner, Craig Bryan, & Don Walden
    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.
    • $5 per person cover charge.
    • Doors at 6 pm; music  at 7pm.
    • Come in early and grab a panini before the music starts
    • Info and tickets:: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe

FRI, April 12

  • Community Event: ZUMBA with Dottie
    8:15am • Whitney Community Center, Jackson

    • $5/pp
  • 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
    2-5pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)

    • 3-4pm • TGIF BOOK SHARE:
      What have you read lately?  Something fantastic?  Something not so fantastic?  Come share with us during our Friday afternoon book share.  All are welcome to come and share what books you are reading, what’s on your TBR (to be read) pile, and what you are looking forward to reading.  This is a great time to learn about new titles, authors, and genres that other JPL readers are reading.
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION (resumes May 17) – 5pm by zoom when meeting
  • Community Event: A SONG for MOTHER WATER
    7pm • Majestic Theater, Conway

    • Celebration of the earth’s water in story, song and poetry.
    • Envisioned by Fredericka Chapman and presented by Theater for the Earth.
    • Using story, song and movement.
    • For tickets and more info: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 7-9pm – $5 cover
    • Red Parka: Shark Martin • 8-11pm
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Tin Mountain Trivia • 6-8pm
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE FRIDAY: Mike Hathaway Quartet
    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 starts
    • Info and tickets:: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/cafe

SAT,  April 13

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • 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 Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: A SONG for MOTHER WATER
    7pm • Majestic Theater

    • Celebration of the earth’s water in story, song and poetry.
    • Envisioned by Fredericka Chapman and presented by Theater for the Earth.
    • Using story, song and movement.
    • For tickets and more info: https://www.conwaymajestic.com
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm – $5 cover
    • Red Parka: Mitch Alden • 8-11pm
    • Shannon Door: Al Shafner & Jeremy Dean • 7-10pm
    • Ledge Brewing: Diana’s Bath Salts • 6-8pm

SUN, April 14

  • INTERFAITH SERVICE
    8am • JCC sanctuary

    • Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation
    • Participants facilitate the gathering while Rev Gail is on sabbatical, resumes in regular format on Sun, May 19
  • WORSHIP
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Livestream to Facebook (adding Youtube post-sabbatical)
    (which also appears on righthand nav bar of jxncc.org website) virtual zoom is discontinued

    • Music by Sharon Novak
    • Message by Rev Walt Hampton (being called as fulltime pastor of First Church, North Conway, UCC)
  • HOSPITALITY following church
    11:30am • Parish Hall
  • 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 Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Red Parka: Blue Sunday with Erin Harpe Duo • 5-8pm
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm

MON, April 15

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: A MORNING with MARY ESPOSITO
    10am • Majestic Theatre

    • Program presented by the Mountain Garden Club: A morning with Mary Ann Esposito!
    • Mary Ann Esposito, creator of the PBS series Ciao Italia, will offer insights from her most recent cookbook, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!
    • Each attendee who purchases a ticket by Monday, March 25 will receive a copy of Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook! at no additional charge.
    • General seating. Doors open at 10 AM. VERY LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE CALL NEYSA AT 617-816 4642
  • Community Event: CHAMBER MUSIC CLASS SPRING CONCERT – Frostiana and more
    7pm • Majestic Theater

    • Mountain Top’s Monday night chamber music class plays Randall Thompson’s “Frostiana,” settings of beloved Robert Frost poems. The program includes other small-group pieces.
    • Admission by donation. The cafe will not be open for this event.

TUE, April 16

  • 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 Resource: LIBRARIES
  • CLERGY of the EASTERN SLOPE
    12:30pm • Zoom

    • Local clergy gather for peer support, collaborative event planning and conversation
  • Community Event: COMPOSTING: Turning Table Scraps into Garden Gold
    7-8:30pm • Whitney Community Center

    • Learn practical tips for turning a year of vegetable, lawn and garden discards into rich compost using familiar garden tools, mostly free materials, and a bit of productive exercise. Topics will include different methods of backyard composting. Materials that are appropriate for maintaining an active pile. The importance of aeration, humidity and temperature, plus much more.
    • Program is taught by Allan Brooks, composter with a wealth of hands-on knowledge to share
    • FREE sign up at https://whitneyccprograms.com/
  • Community MUSIC & EVENTS around town:
    • Wildcat Tavern: Hoot Night facilitated by Jon Sarty • 7-9pm • $5 cove
    • Ledge Brewing: Ping Pong Night • 5:30pm & Ledge Trivia Night • 6:30pm

WED, April 17

  • YOGA with Anjali Rose
    9am • JCC Parish Hall

    • Anjali Rose will be teaching yoga remotely for 6 qeeks and rhe class will meet in JCC parish hall
    • $5 class charge
  • Community Event: CANASTA GAMES
    4-6pm • Old Red Library
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community MUSIC & EVENTS around town:
    • Wildcat Tavern: Trivia• 7-9pm • $5 cover
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Songs by Irish performers, bands, and musicians or songs about Ireland:

At the End of the Day: A Mirror of Questions — John O’Donohue

What dreams did I create last night?
Where did my eyes linger today?
Where was I blind?
Where was I hurt without anyone noticing?
What did I learn today?
What did I read?
What new thoughts visited me?
What differences did I notice in those closest to me?
Whom did I neglect?
Where did I neglect myself?
What did I begin today that might endure?
How were my conversations?
What did I do today for the poor and the excluded?
Did I remember the dead today?
When could I have exposed myself to the risk of something different?
Where did I allow myself to receive love?
With whom today did I feel most myself?
What reached me today? How did it imprint?
Who saw me today?
What visitations hd I from the past and from the future?
What did I avoid today?
From the evidence – why was I given this day?
ST PATRICK’S PROTECTION PRAYER
Full text may be found here: https://parish.rcdow.org.uk/greenford/wp-content/uploads/sites/127/2020/03/St-Patricks-Breastplate.pdfAbbreviated version: St Patruck’s Breastplate or The Lorica

I arise today
Through the strength of heaven;
Light of the sun,
Splendor of fire,
Speed of lightning,
Swiftness of the wind,
Depth of the sea,
Stability of the earth,
Firmness of the rock.

I arise today
Through God’s strength to pilot me;
God’s might to uphold me,
God’s wisdom to guide me,
God’s eye to look before me,
God’s ear to hear me,
God’s word to speak for me,
God’s hand to guard me,
God’s way to lie before me,
God’s shield to protect me,
God’s hosts to save me
Afar and anear,
Alone or in a multitude.

Christ shield me today
Against wounding
Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me,
Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.

I arise today
Through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation.

Instructions to make the St Brigid’s cross;

PRAYER of ST BRIGID
May Brigid bless the house
wherein you dwell.
Bless every fireside,
every wall and door.
Bless every heart
that beats beneath its roof.
Bless every hand
that toils to bring it joy.
Bless every foot
that walks its portals through.
May Brigid bless
the house that shelters you.

St Brigid’s Cloak (one legend of St Brigid)

She approached the King of Leinster requesting the land on which to build her monastery. The place she selected in Kildare was ideal. It was near a lake where water was available, in a forest where there was firewood and near a fertile plain on which to grow crops. The King refused her request. Brigid was not put off by his refusal. Rather, she and her sisters prayed that the King’s heart would soften. She made her request again but this time she asked, “Give me as much land as my cloak will cover.”
Seeing her small cloak, he laughed and then granted this request. However, Brigid had instructed her four helpers each to take a corner of the cloak and walk in opposite directions – north, south, east and west. As they did this the cloak began to grow and spread across many acres. She now had sufficient land on which to build her monastery. The King and his entire household were dismayed and amazed. They realised that this woman was truly blessed by God. The King became a patron of Brigid’s monastery, assisting her with money, food and gifts. Later he converted to Christianity. It was on this land in Kildare that she built her dual monastery c.470.

THREE STORIES about St Patrick  (from salt+ … full article: https://www.saltproject.org/progressive-christian-blog/2019/3/12/a-brief-theology-of-st-patricks-day)

… And so in honor of St. Patrick’s Day this year, three ancient, delightful stories — but first, a little background.

St. Patrick is one of the patron saints of Ireland. He died just over fifteen hundred years ago, reportedly on March 17, and he is closely associated with the growth of Christianity throughout the Emerald Isle, the rise of Celtic styles of Christianity, and of course that famous shamrock (more on that in a bit).

He first encountered Ireland as an enslaved young man. Patrick was born in the Roman imperial province of Britannia (today known as Great Britain), and as a youth he was captured by Irish raiders and forced to serve as a sheep herder. After six years of captivity, he escaped and made his way home — only to return to Ireland years later as a bishop and missionary

St. Patrick’s Walking Stick
Patrick was an itinerant preacher, and it is said that he carried a walking stick made of ash wood. In his travels between Britannia and Ireland, whenever he would stop to preach, he would plant the stick beside him, upright in the ground. At the English site now called Aspatria (“ash of Patrick”), he preached so patiently, the story goes, that when at last he finished, he couldn’t remove the stick. It had sprouted roots, you see. It was already on its way to becoming a tree

St. Patrick’s Bell
In his life as an enslaved sheep herder, St. Patrick was quite familiar with the sheep bell: a simple bell of hammered iron with a small handle on top. As a bishop, that bell continued to have great meaning for him, perhaps because it reminded him of his youth, or of the ringing good news of the gospel, or of his ongoing role as a pastor (from the Latin pastorem, “shepherd”). Whatever the reason, he was laid to rest with one resting on his breast: the dead shepherd, buried with his bell.
Sometime later, the bell was removed from the tomb as a precious relic. And in the eleventh century, artists intricately covered the bell in bronze, gems, and Celtic designs of crosses and birds — not to make the bell appear more holy, it is said, but rather to shield the eyes of onlookers from the brilliant holiness of the iron original. Now on display in Dublin’s National Museum, St. Patrick’s Bell is considered one of Ireland’s signature treasures.

St. Patrick’s Shamrock
The Christian idea of the divine Trinity — God’s simultaneous threeness and oneness as Creator, Christ, and Holy Spirit — has always been a great challenge for preachers to grasp and explain. St. Patrick did it this way: he looked around, and then plucked a shamrock from the ground at his feet. Three leaves, he said, and yet one stem, one life. Add to that the shamrock’s vibrant shade of green, the color of growth and vitality — and while it’s easy to imagine a more technical, lengthy explanation of the Trinity, it’s hard to imagine a better one.

 

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