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Week of Dec 13-18 with JCC and around town

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Of special note: Memorial service for Esmae Doucette, Christmas bird count w/ Tin Mtn, art show at Old Red Library, Peace Concert with Dennis & Davey, Advent worship and more!

TUE, Dec 13

  • 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
  • ADVENT STUDY: The Gift of the Nutcracker (zoom)
    6pm • Zoom link required
    • The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle: Chapter 2 – Drosselmeier: A Godfather’s Love
    • One session only each week – Tuesdays on zoom (Wednesday mornings in-person did not have sufficient attendance to continue)
  • DEACONS
    7:05pm • Zoom link required
    • Meeting to review worship planning and community care needs
  • Community Events: HOOT NIGHT
    • Wildcat Tavern: Jonathan Sarty hosts • 6-8:30pm

WED, Dec 14

  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • COUNCIL
    7pm • Zoom link required
    • Leadership meeting to review and make decisions to support church operations and missions
  • Community Event: HOLIDAY PIE-MAKING with Chef Judi 
    5-7:30pm • Whitney Community Center
    • Come join Chef Judi and learn her family’s secret pie recipe that is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering.
    • The program is limited to 6 people and costs $20 including all supplies and at the end of this interactive and fun class you will go home with your very own creation!
    •  Use link to register: https://friends-of-the-whitney-community-center.square.site/

THURS, Dec 15

  • Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW at ‘Old Red Library’
    9am-5pm • Old Red Library
    • 23 local and nationally recognized juried artists from the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will be featured exhibiting new work shown for the first time at this show.
    • For more info please call Melanie Levitt at 603-387-3463 or visit the website at www.jacksonartnh.com .
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Service: WAY STATION 
    2-5 • Food collection & distribution
    10-6 • Open shift for drop-ins and apts.
    • Staff and volunteers of JCC participate. Operating in church basement this week: Nativity Lutheran.
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Dan Parkhurst • 6-8pm

FRI, Dec 16

  • Community Event: ZUMBA with Dotti Aiello
    8:30am • Whitney Community Center
    • For more info, contact Dott: dottiaiello@gmail.com
    • Just a reminder that class is $5 per person with no sign in. Please bring the correct amount.  
    • Also, bring your water, a small towel and a smile and leave your inhibitions at home!
  • 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: POPUP ART SHOW at ‘Old Red Library’
    9am-5pm • Old Red Library
    • 23 local and nationally recognized juried artists from the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will be featured exhibiting new work shown for the first time at this show.
    • For more info please call Melanie Levitt at 603-387-3463 or visit the website at www.jacksonartnh.com
  • Community Resource: LIBRARIES
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
    5pm • In-person this week for C3 attendees by invitation from C3 hosts or Zoom link required
    • Bring your adult beverage to zoom, dress festively, and bring your curiosity for a conversation about our sacred texts.
  • Community Event: ADULT JAM BAND CONCERT
    5:30pm • Majestic Theater
    • Free admission
    • The adult jam band, directed by Chad Cummings, and adult jazz ensemble, directed by Chris Dzengelewski, perform their end-of-term concert.
  • Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ – MAJESTIC CAFE – Al Hospers (bass) and Jed Wilson (piano)
    6:30 pm • Majestic Cafe, Conway, NH
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner • 6-9pm
    • Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Now Is Now • 8-11pm
    • Shovel Handle Pub: Rek’lis •  5:30-8:30pm

SAT, Dec 17

  • Community Event: 34th Annual CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
    All Day • Varied Sites including    Learning Center, Albany, NH
    • Observers are needed for traveling routes by foot, cross country skis, snowshoes, or by car.  You can also tally birds at your feeder.  All birding levels welcome!
    • Interested in participating? contact research manager, Katy Lewis.
    • Learn more about the Christmas Bird Count here.
  • Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW at ‘Old Red Library’
    9am-1:30pm & 3:30–7pm • Old Red Library
    • 23 local and nationally recognized juried artists from the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will be featured exhibiting new work shown for the first time at this show.
    • For more info please call Melanie Levitt at 603-387-3463 or visit the website at www.jacksonartnh.com
    • 5-7pm: Reception with refreshments and “meet the artists.”
  • ESMAE DOUCETTE SERVICE
    2pm • Jackson Community Church (and zoom, link to be provided to the community)
    • From the family: In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Esmae’s memory to Tin Mountain Conservation Center, Starting Point Services, New England Donor Services or an environmental conservation group of your choice.
    • Memorial service will be followed by a celebration of life at the Ledge Brewing Co. in Intervale from 3-6 pm with Riley Parkhurst on stage. From the family: “We will be gathering to share our memories and stories, to laugh, to cry and to remember the beautiful spirit of Esmae.”
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Scott Baer • 7-10pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Rek’lis • 8-11pm
    • Wildcat Tavern: Apres Ski w/ Al Shafner * 3-5pm / Jonathan Sarty • 6-8:30pm

SUN, Dec 18

  • INTERFAITH GATHERING
    8am • **Sanctuary of Jackson Community Church** (Art Show in progress next door at Old Red Library) or Zoom link required
    • Join us for poetry, conversation, and prayer.
  • CHOIR PRACTICE
    9:30am • JCC
    • In-person pickup choir
  • WORSHIP with ADVENT 4: Love
    10:30am • JCC  & in-person
    • Zoom link required
    • Advent candlle-lighting
    • Message: Rev Gail Doktor
    • Bluegrass music: DellaValla Trio
    • Music Sharon Novak
  • Community Event: POPUP ART SHOW at ‘Old Red Library’
    Noon-5pm • Old Red Library
    • 23 local and nationally recognized juried artists from the Jackson Art Studio and Gallery will be featured exhibiting new work shown for the first time at this show.
    • For more info please call Melanie Levitt at 603-387-3463 or visit the website at www.jacksonartnh.com
    • 5-7pm: Reception with refreshments and “meet the artists.”
  • PEACE CONCERT with Dennis & Davey
    3pm • Jackson Community Church & Live-streaming to JCC website
    • Join us for a free community concert offered by Dennis & Davey.
  • Community Event: SLEIGH RIDES @ Nestlenook Farm
    Nestlenook Farm, 66 Dinsmore Road, Jackson, NH
  • Community Event: JOURNEY to the NORTH POLE (Believe in Books / Theater in the Woods / Conway Scenic RR)
  • Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
    • Shannon Door: Mitch Alden • 6-9pm
    • Red Parka Pub: Blue Sunday with Bonnie Edwards & The Practical Cats • 5-8pm

2022 Holiday Sneak Peek: Thanksgiving, Advent & Christmas Offerings – Save the dates, reserve the book, get the tickets, and more!

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THANKSGIVING & NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

Ongoing until sold out:TICKETS for NUTCRACKER SWEETS on sale

  • Call 207.935.4020
    • Acquire tickets for: Dec 3rd (Sat) @ 5pm and Dec 4th (Sun) @ 2pm: Act One Dance Company presents Nutcracker Sweets.
    • Performed at Leura Hill Eastman PAC at the Fryeburg Academy
    • Members of our church community performing in this show.
    • Tickets will be on sale at the studio (Tina Titzer’s School of Dance) and also at Spice and Grain.
    • Note: Attending the December dance performance is an optional event to complement the church’s 3-week Advent book study of Matt Rawle’s The Gifts of the Nutcracker.
    • JCC friends and members will attend the Saturday performance; participants must order their own tickets at phone number above.

SUN, Nov 13 & 20– CHOIR PRACTICE for ADVENT SONG

SUN, Nov 20 – HARVEST BRUNCH CHURCH (In-person only)

  • 10:30am – WORSHIP at JCC
  • Bring side dish, appetizer, or dessert to share
  • Gather in sanctuary and then go to parish house to eat, sing, pray, worship, and share conversation about gratitude
  • Return pledge cards — being mailed out this week — to be collected and blessed  

ADVENT SEASON

SUN, Nov 27 –WORSHIP – Advent 1: Hope

  • 10:30am • WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
    • Piano: Sharon Novak
    • Message: Gail Doktor
    • Text: Luke 1: 1-24 (excerpts)
    • Advent 1 Question 1: How will I know that this is so?
    • First readers to light Advent candles

TUE, Nov 29 – GREENERY-DECORATING WORKSHOP

  • 10:45am • GREENERY-DECORATING WORKSHOP for JCC Windows
    Join us in parish house to decorate greenery for sanctuary windows

WED, Nov 30 – GREENING the SANCTUARY

  • 9:30am – Noon (or later) • GREENING the SANCTUARY
    Come to help put up tree, window and door decorations, trees inside and outside

SAT, Dec 3 – NUTCRACKER OUTING

  • 5pm • NUTCRACKER Sweets
  • Pewrformed by Act One Dance Company / Tina Titzer / Leura Eastman Theater, Fryeburg Acadamy, Fryeburg, ME
  • Call to purchase tickets: 207-935-4020

SUN, Dec 4 – WORSHIP – Advent 2: Peace

  • 10:30am •WORSHIP (in-person & zoom)
    • Piano: Sharon Novak
    • Message: Gail Doktor
    • Advent 2: Question 2: How Can This Be?
    • Text: Luke 1: 26-38 (excerpts)
    • Communion
    • Second group of readers to light Advent candles

TUE, Dec 6 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker (zoom)

WED, Dec 7 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker

  • 9am • JCC (zoom and in-person) •
  • The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
  • RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
  • First gathering to discuss the first section of book

SUN, Dec 11 –WORSHIP & PAGEANT – Advent 3: Joy (Pageant?)

  • 10:30am •WORSHIP PAGEANT (in-person & zoom)
    • Piano: Sharon Novak
    • Advent 3: Question 3: Why has this happened to me?
    • Text: Luke 1: 39-56
    • Third group of readers to light Advent candles

SUN, Dec 11 –COMMUNITY CAROLING

  • 12:30pm • Gather in church parking lot
  • Drive (ride share or caravan if possible) to Jackson and Bartlett households

TUE, Dec 13 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker (zoom)

  • 6pm • zoom only
  • The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
  • RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
  • Second gathering to discuss the second section of book

WED, Dec 14 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker

  • 9am • JCC (zoom and in-person) •
  • The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
  • RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
  • Second gathering to discuss the second section of book

SUN, Dec 18 – WORSHIP – Advent 4: Love

  • 10:30am • WORSHIP  (in-person & zoom)
    • Piano: Sharon Novak
    • Message: Gail Doktor
    • Advent 4: Question 4: What then will this child become?
    • Text: Luke 1: 57- 80
    • Fourth group of readers to light Advent candles

SUN, Dec 18 – PEACE CONCERT w/ Dennis & Davey

  • 3pm • PEACE CONCERT w/ Dennis & Davey
  • Free concert in JCC sanctuary to celebrate peace

TUE, Dec 20 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker (zoom)

  • 6pm • zoom only
  • The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
  • RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
  • Second gathering to discuss the second section of book

WED, Dec 21 – ADVENT STUDY:The Gift of the Nutcracker

  • 9am • JCC (zoom and in-person) •
  • The Gift of the Nutcracker by Matt Rawle
  • RSVP to reserve copy of the book: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
  • Second gathering to discuss the second section of book

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY

SAT, Dec 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE

  • 5pm • OUTDOOR SERVICE with CAROLS, LESSONS & CANDLELIGHT
    • Hot cider
    • Refreshmentds
    • Firepit
    • Caroling as we walk the journey of the holy family
    • Scripture
    • Candlelight & prayer
  • 7:30pm • CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
    • In-person and zoom
    • Tradiotional indoor service with carols, scripture, candelight
    • Candelight
    • Carols
    • Live music
  • 10pm • CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
    • In-person (zoom under consideration)
    • Tradiotional indoor service with carols, scripture, candelight
    • Candelight
    • Carols
    • Live music

SUN, Dec 25 – CHRISTMAS SUNDAY – Stories and Bells

  • 10:30am • STORIES & BELLS
    (in-person & zoom)
    • Piano: Sue Titus-Reid
    • Message: Gail Doktor
    • Text: Children’s Story
    • Come in your pajames or favorite casual attire
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