10:30am Worship on Sunday, April 28 with guest preacher Rev Walt Hampton
Events at JCC and around town: WED, Mar 6 – SUN, Mar 1
- 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
- CHILD LOSS GRIEF GROUP
1pm • Old Red Library- CHILD LOSS GRIEF GROUP:. Specifically for households who have experienced the death a child of any age. Currently we’re using the 1pm, Wednesday time slot. We are considering an evening time slot in addition to the afternoon meeting times, and will update you about availability of the facility. Next meeting: April 3 @ 1pm
- SPOUSE/PARTNER abd ADULT RELATIONSHIP LOSS GRIEF GROUP also meets once per month. Specifically for households who have experienced the death of a spouse, partner, adult sibling or parent or other adult relationship. Next meeting: April 10 @ 1pm
- Both groups are free, and open to the community. Rev. Gail Doktor, trained as a hospice chaplain, will facilitate. Pass along this info to anyone whom you know, who might need such a support network.
- Questions should be directed by text or voicemail to Rev Gail’s cell: 9078.273.0308. Thank you! — Rev Gail Doktor, gaildoktor@mac.com, cell: 978.273.0308
- OTHER GRIEF RESOURCES:
- SACO RIVER VALLEY GRASP – Grief Recovery After Substance Passing
(Death, suicide or overdose-involved death that involves or was associated with substance use). Saco River Valley GRASP Chapter: Contact Person: Kelly Forrest, Email Address: memakelly4@gmail.com, Primary Phone Number: (603) 726-1025. - VNA/HOSPICE VIRTUAL BEREAVEMENT GROUP is ongoing in the valley via zoom. It is facilitated by Sue Davidson, retired nurse and retired pastor of Center Conway’s United Methodist Church and currently the VNA’a hospice chaplain. This ‘living with loss’ group is free, but you need to obtain info through the VNA.
- WHEN: Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
- WHERE: Groups meet via Zoom. To get your Zoom log in information or to confirm group dates and times, please contact VNHCH’s hospice chaplain Sue Davidson: suedavidson@roadrunner.com. No registration necessary; free and open to the public.
- SACO RIVER VALLEY GRASP – Grief Recovery After Substance Passing
- SKI, SOUP & VESPERS
4pm • Ski / 5:45pm • Soup / 6:45pm • Vespers- Ski on slushy icy trails open to any participants who want to tackle the uncertain terrain of the 1k ski loop at Jackson XC; meet at JCC parking lot at 4pm
- Soup supper by Sue Carrigan and helpers
- Vespers service led by Nativity Lutheran team
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journeys
- Community MUSIC & EVENTS around town:
- Wildcat Tavern: Trivia• 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Red Parka Pub: Jonathan Sarty • 5-7:30pm
THURS, Mar 7
- XC SKIING:
- Jackson XC Skiing – info: https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Great Glen – info: https://greatglentrails.com/
- Bear Notch Ski Touring: https://www.bearnotchskitouring.com/
- DOWNHILL SKIING:
- Black Mountain: info – https://www.blackmt.com/
- Attitash: info – https://www.attitash.com/
- Wildcat: info – https://www.skiwildcat.com/
- Cranmore Mountain: info – https://cranmore.com
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 11am • Storytime!
- 2-5pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- 10am-7pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- Community Event: SMALL MAMMAL POPULATIONS in WHITE MOUNTAINS (Tin Mtn program)
7pm •Tin Mountain Nature Learning Ctr- Small mammal (rodent and shrew) populations throughout the White Mountains undergo significant changes in abundance from year to year. However, the factors that influence these population changes are not well understood. Josh Willems, PhD candidate at UNH, has been focusing his research on teasing out the effects of beech mast, forest structure, and climate on small mammal populations utilizing a 30-year dataset from the Bartlett Experimental Forest. Join us to learn more about his findings and what this tells us about the area’s small mammal population.
- $5/person or $10/household for non-members; members are free.
- REFUGIA TEAM MTG
5pm • JCC- Refugia team meets Peter Ilgenfritz to tour facility and conduct meeting about on going project
- FELTING EASTER EGGS with Kathy Seymour
6pm • JCC Parish Hall- Group of 15-16 crafters will learn to felt easter eggs with guidance
- This program is fully booked and reserved.
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journeys
- Community Event: MAJESTIC CAFE THURSDAY:: Kevin Dolan & Simon Crawford
6:30 pm Performance • Majestic Theater Cafe, Conway- More info and tickets: https://www.conwaymajestic.com/
- MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Jeremy Dean • 6-9pm
- Shovel handle Pub: Rek’lis Duo• 5:30-8:30pm
- 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/) - FRIDAY SLIDERS & GLIDERS
1pm • Jackson XC Ski Touring Ctr- Meeting every Friday; Be ready to go at 1pm, finishing up about 3pm. If you need to rent equipment it is available at an additional cost (click here for rates and options.) Bring water, trail snack, and appropriate attire.
- Weather and snow/trail condition dependent
- C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION
5pm • Zoom only- Zoom link and password required.
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journey
- Community Event: ANIMALS in WINTER (Jackson Public Library)
4:30pm • Jackson Public Library- Winter means cold, ice, snow, and shorter days. How do New Hampshire animals survive these conditions? Join a naturalist from Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, along with two live animals up close to find out about various successful adaptations they use to cope with the stresses of winter. Visiting animals may include porcupine, Great Horned Owl, opossum, skunk, woodchuck, Eastern Screech Owl, turtles, or hawks. This program presented at no cost to the community and open to all with generous support from the Friends of Jackson Public Library.
- For more information to answer any questions please contact the library: (603) 383-9731
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Ledge Brewing: Food for Bears • 6-8pm
- Wildcat Tavern: Al Shafner• 7-9pm • $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Marty Quirk • 6-9pm
- Red Parka: Blue Matter • 8-11pm
- Shovel handle Pub: Rek’lkis Duo • 5:30-8:30pm
- Community Event: FRIDAY NIGHT JAZZ: Mike Sakash, Craig Bryan, & Al Hospers
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
- KROKA WILDERNESS GROUP STAYS OVERNIGHT
4pm (Fri) – 8am (Sat) • JCC- Kroka is a nonprofit wilderness expedition school based in Marlow, NH. For those of you who want to learn more about Kroka go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fGfGOdIloc. Quite impressive!
- Our guests will be walking from Bartlett to Jackson.
- This includes 15 Kroka students and faculty and we would like to have 15 Jackson community members.
- CHURCH IS OFF LIMITS until this group departs on Saturday morning.
SAT, Mar 9
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library (more info: https://jacksonlibrary.org/)
- 11am-3pm• Bartlett Public Library (more info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/)
- 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: SKINNY SKIS & SESSION ALES
10am – 1pm • Tin Mountain Nature Learning Ctr, Albany- Join Tin Mountain naturalists as we explore the newly created trail system on the Lori Jean Kinsey Arboretum and adjacent private Bald Hill lands at Tin Mountain Conservation Center in Albany. Moderate climbs, downhill descents, and sweeping switchbacks await us as we summit Bald Hill, explore hemlock stands, and enjoy unique views of surrounding peaks. Participants will need to provide their own ski setup (classic-style/touring) and trails are rated intermediate. Afterwards we will convene at a neighborhood brewpub for fun drinks and appetizers for those interested.
- $15/person or $25/household for non-members; members are free.
- Reservations required; call 447-6991 or click to register online.
- Community Event: SNOW SHOE TOUR
10am-11:30am • Tin Mtn Nature Learning Center- Join Outreach Coordinator, Heather McKendry, for a slow-paced snowshoe tour that explores the Tin Mountain Conservation trails in Albany, NH. Outdoor highlights include animal tracks, sightings and a beaver pond, while inside the Nature Learning Center you will find animal mounts and a gem & mineral collection. Winter is the perfect season to see evidence of our year-round residents and enjoy our winter landscape. If you need snowshoes we have them in all sizes!
- Non-member tour: $15/pp or $25/household & snowshoe rentals $15pp
- Members are Free and may borrow snowshoes to use on property, so consider becoming a member!
- Click here to register or call 603-447-6991. Walk ins welcome.
- Community Resource: LIBRARIES
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
Contact the library for additional help: 603.383.9731 or by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org - 11am-3pm • Bartlett Library
More info: https://www.bartlettpubliclibrary.org/
- 10am-2pm • Jackson Library
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journeys
- Community Event: MWV ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM Fundraiser
4-8pm • Ledge Brewing- Silent Auction to support MWV Adaptive Sports!
- Free and open to the public. Hundreds of great prizes on display in the Barrel Room, bid early and often to support an excellent cause!
- BluGrit Blues band in the Falcon Room 6-9pm
- Community Events: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Wildcat Tavern: Apres Ski w/Al Shafner • 3-56pm – $5 cover / Jonathan Sarty • 7-9pm – $5 cover
- Shannon Door: Apres Ski w/Marty Quirk 4-6pm / Scott Baer • 7pm
- Red Parka: Blue Matter • 8-11pm
- Ledge Brewing: Blue Grits Band • 6-9pm / Adaptive Ski Program Fundraiser • 4-8pm
- Black Mountain: Jonathan Sarty • 3:30-5:30pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Randy Messineo • 5:30-8:30pm
SUN, Mar 10
- INTERFAITH SERVICE
8am • Old red library in Jackson / zoom- Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.
- Zoom link and password required.
- LENTEN CHOIR
9:15m • JCC- Come to the sanctuary to practce Lent and Easter songs
- WORSHIP @ JCC
10:30am • Jackson Community Church & Zoom- Zoom link and password required.
- Music by Sharon Novak
- Message by Rev Gail Doktor
- HOSPITALITY
11:30am • JCC Parish Hall- Hospitality after Church
- WAY of the CROSS
Ongoing • JCC Sanctuary- Icons and stations of cross available for personal spiritual contemplation and journeys
- 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: BUILDING EFFECTIVE & EQUITABLE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
7-8:30pm • Whitney Community Center- As climate disruptions become more apparent and costly, there is an increasing emphasis on the best response. Using EN-ROADS Climate Simulator, from MIT’s Sloan School of Management and Climate Interactive, this workshop will look at the impacts of personal choices and recent legislation, and explore next steps in crafting effective and equitable bipartisan climate solutions that will benefit people while ensuring a livable world for all. This program is hosted by the MWV CCWG and presented by Peter Dugas, EN-ROADS Ambassador and Maine State Coordinator for Citizens Climate Lobby. Sunday, March 10th, 7-8:30p FREE
- Click here to learn more about WCC programs: https://sites.google.com/sau9.org/jackson-grammar/community-link-page/whitney-community-center?authuser=0&fbclid=IwAR19-EhltS6KeBwH141QuQJ_ulb_m0LgIj3Uzqx-P4Vkb8MC8N-MdF4vhN8
- Community Event: MUSIC AROUND TOWN
- Shannon Door: Scott Baer • 6-9pm
- Black Mountain: Chris Schalick • 3:30-5:30
- Red Parka: Mitch Alden • 5-8pm
- Shovel Handle Pub: Ryan St. Onge • 5:30-8:30pm
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS MORNING with Jackson Community Church
CHRISTMAS EVE, SAT, Dec 24 @ Jackson Community Church
- 5pm • OUTDOOR SERVICE with CAROLS, LESSONS & CANDLELIGHTHot cide
- Hot cocoa
- Caroling as we walk the journey of the holy family
- Scripture
- Candlelight & prayer
- Dress warmly!
- 7:30pm • CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
- In-person & zoom
- Traditional indoor service with carols, scripture, candelight
- Solo by Becca Gottlieb
- Piano by Maisie Brown and Sharon Novak
- Candellight
- Carols
- Zoom Meeting ID: 142 985 761 (Password required, email JCC by NOON of Christmas Eve for info)
- 10pm • CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
- In-person and zoom
- Traditional indoor service with carols, scripture, candelight
- Debut of Christmas song written and performed by Sharon Novak
- Candellight
- Carols
- Piano with Sharon Novak
- Zoom Meeting ID: 142 985 761 (Password required, email JCC by NOON of Christmas Eve for info)
CHRISTMAS SUNDAY, Dec 25 @ Jackson Community Church
- 10:30am • STORIES & BELLS
- In-person and zoom
- Piano: Sue Titus-Reid
- Interactive Storytelling: Gail Doktor
- Text: Children’s Story
- Come in your pajamas or favorite casual attire
- Bring a sleigh bell or jingle bell if you have one, but we have plenty to share
- Prepare to sing and ring jingle bells
This weekend at JCC: Sunday, May 1st
8am interfaith gathering
We will **not meet** this week (since Rev Gail is on vacation). Note: Next Sunday, we will begin to meet outside at the Pavilion behind the Whitney Community Center: Sunday, May 8 @ 8am. We will continue to offer a hybrid option with a zoom link made available by contacting the church.
10:30am Worship with Communion
• Led by the deacons
• Featuring the music of pianist Maisie Brown.
• Scripture: Road to Emmaus
This week we will gather in-person and also offer live-streaming (non-interactive option) over Facebook and posted to the this website starting Sunday, May 1st @ 10:15am, since Rev Gail & Chris Doktor are on vacation (and they currently constitute JCC’s zoom tech team). This is a communion Sunday, so if you’re participating at home, please prepare your beverages and food to join us at the time of communion during the service.
HOLY WEEK with JCC and around Town
April 10-17
Sun, April 10 – PALM SUNDAY
- INTERFAITH GATHERING
8am • Old Red Library & Zoom
Join us for poetry, prayer, and conversation.- Zoom link required. Contact church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- VIRTUAL CHOIR REHEARSAL
9am • Zoom
Join choir director Rebecca Moore to prepare Palm Sunday & Easter Sunday songs.- Zoom link required. Contact church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- WORSHIP with PALMS
10:30am • (zoom & in-person)- Music by Alan Labrie
- JCC Virtual Choral Anthem: Prepare Ye the Way from Godspell
- Palms for everyone
- Message by Rev Gail Pomeroy Doktor
- Guest: Rev Joyce Scott
- Zoom link required. Contact church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- Service will also be live-streamed to website and Facebook (if technology supports this function on the day of event).
- Afterward, recordings of worship service will be posted to Facebook, Vimeo.com channel & Youtube.com channel.
Wed, Apr 13
- EASTER EGG-STUFFING
10:45am • JCC Council Room
Deacons and volunteers meet after Laurie McAleer’s fitness class to stuff Easter eggs which will be hidden on our campus as part of the village-wide Easter egg hunt held by Chamber of Commerce on Easter Sunday. Thanks to Deacon Sandy Louis for connecting us to this event. - C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS / HOLY WEEK STUDY SESSION
5pm • Zoom link required. Contact church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
Bring your adult beverage and your curiosity for a conversation about our sacred text
Thurs, Apr 14: MAUNDY THURSDAY
- SOUP SUPPER & TABLE WORSHIP
6pm • JCC Parish House (in person & zoom)- Zoom link required. Contact church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- OVERNIGHT VIGIL
8pm (Thurs) – Noon (Fri) – virtual / hold vigil in your own place or come to JCC and hold vigil- Virtual vigil: People email the church and sign up to meditate on words from scripture throughout the night.
- Each household takes one hour.
- Meditate on a whole Biblical passage, or read and choose one word or image on which to focus. Be active or contemplative. Walk, knit, play music, stay quiet, pray, cook, make something, stay home, go outside.
- Vigil commences after the soup supper & worship and ends at noon on Friday, when the final three hours are observed in the sanctuary.
Fri, Apr 15 – HOLY FRIDAY
- FINAL HOURS: Vigil
Noon-3pm • JCC Sanctuary- Also live-streaming to website & Facebook
- Scripture will be read at the top of each hour: Noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm .
- People often traditionally experience the Via Crucis / Way of the Cross during this time.
- ECUMENICAL HOLY FRIDAY TENEBRAE SERVICE
6pm • First Church of Christ, UCC in North Conway, NH
All are welcome. Virtual live-streaming info will be provided once it has been shared by planning team.
Planned and hosted by Clergy of the Eastern Slopes (of which Rev Gail is a member).
Sun, Apr 17 – EASTER SUNDAY
- SUNRISE WORSHIP
5:45am • End of Presidential Drive off Tin Mine Rd, Jackson- In-person & live-streaming to Facebook / FB
- Sunrise = 5:58am
- Donuts & Coffee @ service provided by deacons
- EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP with Flowering of the Cross
10:30am • JCC (in-person & zoom)- Zoom link required. Contact church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
- JCC Virtual Choral Anthem: Easter Song
- Guest musician: Dominique Dodge, Harp
- Flowering the Cross
- Alan Labrie’s last day as organist
- EASTER EGG HUNT
11:30-2pm • JCC Campus and around the village loop
Part of Jackson-wide egg hunt sponsored by Chamber - FLOWERED CROSS OUTSIDE
Flowered cross will be placed outside the church with bucket of flowers for people to add as they pass. Will be returned inside by late afternoon.