NH Council of Churches

This week and Labor Day Weekend with JCC and around town: TUE, Aug 29 – MON, Sept 4

 
TUE, Aug 29

  • 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
  • NH Council of Churches Event: SEVEN DEADLY SINS of WHITE CHRISTIAN NATIONALISM
    10:30am-4pm / 6:30pm • Concord, NH & Livestreaming

    • Livesteaming the panel discussion with multiple religious leaders including author Carter Heyward
    • You can find a live stream of the evening lecture and panel discussion here.
    • Rev Gail attending workshop.
  • Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Hoot Night with Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm

WED, Aug 30

THURS, Aug 31

  • Community Event: SCHOOL BEGINS
    Jackson Grammar School

  • Community Event: NATURALIST-LED WALK (final one in series)
    10am-Noon • Jackson Field Station, Tin Mountain Conservation Ctr, Tin Mine Rd., Jackson

    • Join Tin Mountain Conservation Center for weekly hikes at the Jackson Field Station property.
    • Highlights include the summit of Tin Mountain, a tin mine on the property, and historic homestead, and a mountain pond.
    • Tin Mountain’s naturalist will explain the historic use of the property, help identify plant species, and point out animal signs. These hikes are a great way to explore the lesser trod trails of the White Mountains and avoid the crowds.
    • Participants of all ages welcome.
    • $15/person or $25/household for non-members; members are free.
    • Reservations required; call 447-6991 or click to register online.
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • 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.
  • Community Event: FUN HOME by M&D PLayhouse
    7:30pm • Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse

    • Additional Dates:
      • Friday, September 01, 7:30pm
      • Saturday, September 02 , 7:30pm
      • Sunday, September 03 , 3:30pm
    • Price: $35.00
    • Description: Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.
    • More info: https://www.mdplayhouse.com/2023-season/
  • Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE THURSDAY: Al Shafner & Candie Tremblay
    5:30pm Doors Open / 6 pm to 8:30 pm Performance • Majestic Theater Cafe, Conway

  • Community Events: MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm

FRI, Sept 1

  • Community Event: SCHOOL CONTINUES
    Jackson Grammar School

  • 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
    • 2pm-5pm • Jackson Library
      Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION (resumes in mid-Sept)
  • Community Event: FIRST FRIDAY – John Howell – The British Invasion’s Big Bang: The Beatles on Ed Sullivan, 1964
    11:30am-1pm • Majestic Cafe

    • Music journalist and enthusiast John Howell will host a “listening party” at the Majestic Theatre, sharing stories and examples of the important musical developments of the 1960s and the British Invasion that forever changed the face of American popular music.
    • First Friday performers include Mountain Top faculty and staff, as well as other Mount Washington Valley musicians, who share their music with the community without compensation.
    • All First Friday concerts are open to the public by donation, in keeping with Mountain Top Music Center’s mission of “enriching lives with music.”
  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: AJ Worcester Trio
    7pm • Majestic Café

    • Info & tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
    • $10/pp
    • Every Friday night, enjoy jazz, blues, and more in the intimate setting of the Majestic Café. More details above at “learn more”.
  • Community Event: SUNSET CONCERT: Four Sticks
    7:30pm • Believe in Books/Theater in the Woods

    • Four Sticks is a band recreating the music of Led Zeppelin, focusing on the early hits and raw live performances.
    • Tickets: $20/Lawn, $120/Table (up to 4 people)
    • There will be a full bar and a Food Truck at each concert – cash and credit accepted for both!
    • Concerts will happen rain or shine – we have options to be under cover if there’s inclement weather
    • More info: http://www.believeinbooks.org/sunset-concert-series.html
  • Community Event: FUN HOME by M&D Playhouse
    7:30pm • Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse

    • Additional Dates:
      • Thursday, August 31, 7:30pm
      • Saturday, September 02, 7:30pm
      • Sunday, September 03, 2023 , 3:30pm
    • Price: $35.00
    • Description: Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.
    • More info: https://www.mdplayhouse.com/2023-season/
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 7-9pm • $5 cover
    • Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: The Big Picture • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Dan Aldrich • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Food for Bears • 6-8pm
SAT, Sept 2

  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: FUN HOME by M&D Playhouse
    7:30pm • Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse

    • Additional Dates:
      • Thursday, August 31, 2023, 7:30pm
      • Friday, September 01, 2023, 7:30pm
      • Sunday, September 03, 2023 , 3:30pm
    • Price: $35.00
    • Description: Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.
    • More info: https://www.mdplayhouse.com/2023-season/
  • Community Event: RIDE NOCO MTB FEST!
    6-9pm • Ledge Brewing, INtervale

    • A celebration of the local mountain biking scene, with films, live music, community vendor showcases, food, beer and a mega gear raffle!
    • Ride Noco is a local trailbuilding coalition that has been hard at work improving and adding to the local MTB trail network. Learn what they have been up to this summer, including a re-vamping of Half Day on Cathedral Ledge!
    • Listen to rocking live tunes from Escape Goat, drink beer, grab a taco, and support the community.
    • Go to ridenoco.org to learn more about the organization.
    • $5 suggested donation.
  • MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Sheehan & Holden • 7-10pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Chris Shallick • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jeremy Dean • 6:30-9pm – $5 cover
    • Red Parka: Lazy River Riders • 8-11pm
    • Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Ride NoCo MTB Fest! with Escape Goat

SUN, Sept 3

  • INTERFAITH SERVICE
    8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom

    • Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
    • Zoom link and password required.
  • WORSHIP @ JCC
    10:30am   • Jackson Community Church & Zoom

    • Music by Sharon Novak
    • Message by Rev Gail Doktor
    • Zoom link and password required.
  • HOSPITALITY
    11:30am • JCC Parish Hall

    • Hospitality after Church
  • Community Event: TIN MOUNTAIN WEEKEND WALK
    2-3:30pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany

    • Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.
    • Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household
    • Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
    • Register online here. Walk ins welcome.
  • Community Event: OPEN HOURS @ Jackson Historical Society
    1-3pm • Jackson Historical Society

  • Community Event: FUN HOME by M&D PLayhouse
    7:30pm • Eastern Slope Inn Playhouse

    • Additional Dates:
      • Thursday, August 31, 7:30pm
      • Friday, September 01, 7:30pm
      • Saturday, September 02 , 7:30pm
    • Price: $35.00
    • Description: Music by Jeanine Tesori Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron, based on the graphic novel by Alison Bechdel. When her father dies unexpectedly, graphic novelist Alison dives deep into her past to tell the story of the volatile, brilliant, one-of-a-kind man whose temperament and secrets defined her family and her life.
    • More info: https://www.mdplayhouse.com/2023-season/
  • MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mike & Becca • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka: Dan Parkhurst • 4-7pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Mitch Alden • 5:30-8:30pm
    • Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Al Hospers Band • 6-9pm
MON, Sept 4 (Labor Day)
  • NO SCHOOL
  • Community Event: WEEKEND WALK with Tin Mountain
    2pm • Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Albany

    • Join us for a slow-paced walk that takes a closer look at the world around us and explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include an 1800s quarry, beaver pond and resident flora & fauna, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. These leisurely investigations of the trails, and tour of the Learning Center are perfect for all ages; you are never too young or too old to have a new adventure.
    • Program Fee: $15/person or $25/household
    • Members are free, so consider becoming a member!
  • UCC Event: STAR ISLAND: Midweek 1 Retreat
    Isles of Shoals • Star Island, NH

    • First day of retreat – travel from Portsmouth, NH to Statr Island
    • This retreat is facilitated by Rev M<ary Edes, UU pastor and organizer of the local Mt Washington Valley hospice choir
    • Mpre info about all retreat options: https://starisland.org/programs/
    • More info about Midweek 1, attended by several friends and members of JCC: https://starisland.org/program/midweek1/
  • MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Ledge Brewing (Intervale): Open Mic Night • 5-10m

Upcoming (calendars to watch for activities):

NH Council of Churches Keynote with Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward, Author of 7 Deadly Sins of White Christian Nationalism

From NH Council of Churches:

Dear Church,

Have you registered for our summer keynote yet with Rev. Dr. Carter Heyward?

Just yesterday, I gathered with community and faith leaders regarding the latest act of white supremacist violence in our state. In a time of rising hate activity, the Church has a particular responsibility in the work of dismantling white Christian nationalism. It is a gift to have an expert like Carter with us to do just that!

We invite you to join us for either the daytime event, evening event, or both! The event is generously happening at no cost to you to ensure as many people as would like to attend are able to do so. We hope you will make this a part of your summer plans, and share with your neighbors.

You can register here: https://www.nhcucc.info/event-details/lecture-seminar-with-carter-heyward

This Week at JCC and Around Town: MON, Oct 19 – SUN, Oct 25

MON, Oct 19

  • Statewide Event: MOURNING with UNITY (NH Council of Churches)
    6pm • Zoom: https://nhchurches.us16.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b576c3e7a069654131fd7728&id=935b51a623&e=fa58a9454f
    This event will be held  outdoors @ Bedford Presbyterian Church, Bedford, NH
    and on Zoom.“Mourn with those who mourn” (Romans 12:15). Mourning Into Unity is a response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the unvoiced grief so many of us feel. The pandemic has laid bare cruel fissures in our society. So much loss is being endured: loss of life, loss of jobs, loss of health insurance, loss of safe schools. When we grieve as one, we reject efforts to use the ravages of this disease and its cruel and disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable to divide us.Churches, synagogues, and mosques across the country will be hosting two candlelight vigils outside their houses of worship (HOW) on two successive Mondays: October 12th and 19th.These vigils will bring us together as a nation to mourn our devastating losses and declare our unity as Americans and people of faith. When we see our shared humanity, we strengthen our commitment to each other and our democracy.

TUE, Oct 20

  • Community Event: BIBLE STUDY ‘Christianity’s Family Tree’
    9:30am • ZOOM.
    Contact Center Conway United Methodist Church, which is hosting this study of Christianity’s Family Tree with the resource of the same title by Adam Hamilton.
  • CLERGY LUNCH
    12:30pm • Zoom
    Local clergy gathering for meal and discussion.
  • Community Event: LIBRARY PICKUP/PRINTING HOURS
    2-6pm • Jackson Public Library
  • Community Event: YOGA with Anjali Rose (Friends of Whitney Community Center event)
    4:30pm • Zoom
    Free to participants. Register in advance of the Tuesday class: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclceGgqzIpHdXzJDVEGz-LZCy3eUqFzThd?fbclid=IwAR237WzeFMBgWu7EaB1rUXKYGtHEmvOos9ZNyLY795d8VDPUy1nsjiF3xVQ
  • DEACONS MEETING
    5pm • Zoom.
    Discussion of worship and community care updates.

WED, Oct 21

  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS: Racial Justice
    5:30pm • Zoom.
    Facilitated 6-week conversation series co-sponsored with Jackson Public Library. Starting 4th week of conversation.
  • COUNCIL MEETING
    7pm • Zoom.
    Church staff, officers and lay leaders gather to review and make decisions about operations and missions of the church. Open to the public.

THURS, Oct 22

  • Community Event: YIN/RESTORATIVE YOGA with Anjali Rose
    8am • Zoom (Link provided once participants complete health waiver is sent to anjalirose15@gmail.com and registration/payment for class received.) See Anjali’s website for full list of classes offered and instructions to register. 
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • Community Event: LIBRARY PICKUP/PRINTING HOURS
    2-6pm • Jackson Public Library
  • Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFT
    3pm • Curbside package preparation
    5pm • Shift at curbside with guests
  • Community Event: WINTER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PART 2 (Tin Mountain program)
    7pm • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93466211255, Meeting ID: 934 6621 1255
    Focused on emergency preparedness, focusing on back-up power supplies. A panel of industry professionals representing utility companies, electricians, gas, and solar will present viewers with information every homeowner should know about how to ‘weather the storm’ of no electricity. Part II focuses on comparing generators with battery back-up systems, including Tesla Powerwalls. Info for purchasing, installing, running and maintaining all of these power back-up systems.

FRI, Oct 23

  • Community Service Day: JACKSON XC SKI TOURING FOUNDATION
    9:30am • Location to be announced (weather permitting).
    Face coverings needed for times when 6+’ distancing is not feasible. Work to prepare XC trails. Contact Ellen Chandler at JXC for more info: ellen.chandler@jacksonxc.org
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • Private Event: WEDDING REHEARSAL
    4:30pm • JCC 

    Rev Gail facilitates wedding rehearsal.
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS
    (adjusted time due to private event at church)
    ** 6pm • Zoom.
    Gather to focus on one of the Epistles of Paul, enjoy beverage of choice, and share in conversation and learning.

SAT, Oct 24

  • Community EventLIBRARY PICKUP HOURS
    10am-2pm • Jackson Public Library
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • Community Event: WINTER WEEDS & SEEDS (Tin Mountain Conservation Center program)
    10am • Rockwell Sanctuary
    Join Executive Director, Lori Jean Kinsey for a walk through the fields and forests of the Rockwell Sanctuary in search of winter weeds and seeds. Space is limited & reservations required. Call 603-447-6991.

SUN, Oct 25

  • INTERFAITH SERVICE
    8am •  Zoom & Pavilion behind Whitney Community Center
    Small group gathering outside at pavilion. Use social-distancing protocols: bring your own mask and chairs. Join us for poetry, worship, and prayer.
  • CHOIR REHEARSAL
    9am • Zoom.
  • VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON WORSHIP (Zoom) UKAMA SUNDAY
    10:30am •  Zoom & In-person in Jackson Community Church sanctuary.
    • Join us for worship, music, reflection, prayer, scripture. Service will also be live-streamed to website and Facebook (if technology supports this function on the day of event).
    • This week includes a focus on our partnership with the Ukanga Church in Mutare, Zimbabwe.
    • If attending in person, social distancing and mask required. 
    • Afterward, recordings of worship service will be posted to FacebookVimeo.com channel & Youtube.com channel.
  • RING BELL
    Noon • Jackson Community Church
  • Private: WEDDING
    2:30pm • Jackson Community Church
    Rev Gail officiates at private wedding ceremony.
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