Giving Tuesday
Reminder about the church’s charitable partners.
INTERNATIONAL CAUSES
which our faith community supports through giving or volunteering:
- Heifer International cards are available inside the church’s front entrance. You may take a card and make a donation (cash or check). Drop it in the wonderful church model made by Sandy Louis’ dad, which we’re using to collect these funds. Learn moreabout Heifer International.
- Zimbabwe cards are available in the front of the church. These support partner faith communities and communal projects through the NH-Zimbabwe Ukama Partnership, including sister churches like JCC’s partner: Chikanga Church, City of Mutare, Zimbabwe. You can leave donations in the model church inside the front doors, or make an online donation: https://jacksoncommunitychurch.org/. Representatives from regions — including our churches — have traveled back and forth to establish strong ties between the partner faith communities.
- Honduras Hope is a NH-based partnership with communities in Honduras. Church member Meg Phillips has traveled there several times to provide direct volunteer service in the communities and can answer your questions! Link to site for giving: https://www.hondurashope.org/donate
LOCAL CAUSES
the church supports financially and/or through volunteering. We respond to many local partners, so may not have included all such missions and initiatives here.
If you’re interested in learning more about our Missions team, contact the church: jcchurch@jacksoncommunitychurch.org
Health and wellbeing of our community from many angles:
- Way Station serves the homeless and housing-insecure residents of Mt Washington Valley. Learn more and/or donate: https://www.waystationnh.org/. Link to donate: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XBLS8D57RPDSS.
- Starting Point provides support and safety for individuals and families experiencing domestic violence. Learn more and/or donate: https://www.startingpointnh.org/
- End 68 Hours of Hunger (Conway branch) sends hundreds of backpacks filled with food home every weekend in the SAU9 school district for food-insecure students. Learn more and/or donate: https://www.end68hoursofhunger.org/find-your-community/new-hampshire/conway/
- MWV Habitat for Humanity builds homes for local families. Learn more or donate: https://mwv-habitat.org/
- White Horse Addiction Center works in North Conway and Ossippee. Learn more and/or donate: https://whitehorserecovery.org/
- Mt Washington Valley Supports Recovery works in North Conway and Mt Washington Valley to support recover. Learn more and/or donate: https://www.mwvsupportsrecovery.org/
- White Mountain Community Health provides sliding scale of medical services for the valley so that all people may access medical and dental care. Learn more and/or donate: https://www.whitemountainhealth.org/
- Gibson Center provides essential services to the valley’s senior population, including Meals on Wheels, adult ed classes, health and wellbeing support and many other services. Hint: they have a thrift shop with excellent bargains! Link to learn more and/or donate: https://www.gibsoncenter.org/
- North Health & Human Services provides essential, affordable mental health care and counseling to clients in the Mt Washington Valley and other regions of NH. Learn more and/or donate: https://nhfv.org/resources/northern-human-services/
- Jen’s Friends provides support for local cancer families. Learn more and/or donate: https://jensfriends.org/wordpress/
- North Country Cares supports projects such as the Revolving Closet which is a free clothing boutique for preteens and teens. Learn more and/or donate: https://www.northcountrycaresnh.org/
- Conway Humane Society provides rescue, fostering and adoption for pets in Mt Washington Valley. Lean more and/or donate: https://www.conwayshelter.org/
Education and Environment:
- Mountaintop Music provides music education and performances throughout the valley. Learn more and/or donate (or join): http://www.mountaintopmusic.org/
- Jackson XC Ski Touring Foundation: This foundation maintains trails for XC skiing in Jackson, offers classes, provides affordable youth education and access for snow shoeing and XC skiing, and works with local nonprofits and landowners on conservation initiatives. Learn more and/or donate (or join): https://www.jacksonxc.org/
- Tin Mountain Conservation Center is a local partner in environmental education and preservation. They have sites in Jackson and Albany, offer programs regionally and in our classes and community centers, as well as on their own sites. Learn more and/or donate (or join): https://www.tinmountain.org/
- Upper Saco Valley Land Trust is quietly preserving land throughout the region, including many local sites. Learn more and/or make a donation (or join): https://www.usvlt.org/
- Appalachian Mountain Club is integral to the culture and conservation of the White Mountains. Learn more: https://www.outdoors.org/
- Believe in Books works on literacy and performing arts in the valley and conserves land along the Saco: http://www.believeinbooks.org/
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 Event: LIBRARY 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 Facebook, Vimeo.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.
This Week at JCC and Around Town: WED, Oct 14 – SUN, Oct 18
WED, Oct 14
- Community Service: WAY STATION BOARD MTG
1pm • Zoom - 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 third week of conversation.
THURS, Oct 15
- 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- You can place a hold – online via your Koha account using your 14 digit library card number
- Contact by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. or leave a voice message at 603-383-9731
- We will send you an email as soon as your item/s are ready for pickup.
- Printing and scanning services are also available. Contact us for details.
- Community Service: WAY STATION SHIFT
3pm • Curbside package preparation
5pm • Shift at curbside with guests - Community Event: EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS PART 1 (Tin Mountain program)
7pm • Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93466211255, Meeting ID: 934 6621 1255
2-part Program: October 15 & 22. 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 I (Oct 15) will cover what homeowners need to know about their specific systems to better plan for power outages, while Part II (Oct 22) will focus 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 16
- 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. Contact Ellen Chandler at JXC for more info: ellen.chandler@jacksonxc.org. - RING BELL
Noon • Jackson Community Church - C3: COCKTAILS & CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS
5pm • Zoom.
Gather to focus on one of the Epistles of Paul, enjoy beverage of choice, and share in conversation and learning.
SAT, Oct 17
- ANNUAL MEETING of NH CONFERENCE, UCC (United Church of Christ)
Zoom-based participation. Pre-registration required. Rev Gail attends virtually. If anyone wishes to attend as a voting representative of the church for this worship/business meeting, we will reimburse your participation. Registration info: http://www.cvent.com/events/annual-meeting-2020/event-summary-6c15d226561347949f02d2af561ad9df.aspx - Community Event: LIBRARY PICKUP HOURS
10am-2pm • Jackson Public Library- You can place a hold online via your Koha account using your 14 digit library card number
- Contact by email: staff@jacksonlibrary.org. or leave a voice message at 603-383-9731
- We will send you an email as soon as your item/s are ready for pickup.
- Printing and scanning services are also available. Contact us for details.
- RING BELL
Noon • Jackson Community Church
SUN, Oct 18
- 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. - PET BLESSING
9am • Gazebo by Historical Society
In October, we celebrate St Francis and offer blessings of pets and domestic animals. Bring your beloved pet, or a photo, or just yourself with the name of your animal on your lips, and the youth of JCC will offer a blessing. Please have animal under control (leash, carrying container, in your arms …). - CHOIR REHEARSAL
9am • Zoom. - VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON WORSHIP (Zoom)
10:30am • In-person (sanctuary) & Zoom.- This week we feature Rev Michael Caine’s prophetic sermon offered to the NH Conference, music by the statewide UCC choir directed by our own Billy Carleton and additional music prepared and composed by Alan Labrie used with other segments of worship.
- 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).
- If attending in person, social distancing and mask required.
- Afterward, recordings of worship service will be posted to Facebook, Vimeo.com channel & Youtube.com channel.
- RING BELL
Noon • Jackson Community Church - Community Event: FINDING HOME: Portraits and Memories of Immigrants
4pm • Zoom.
Hosted by the Seacoast Interfaith Sanctuary Coalition by Becky Field. Photographer Becky Field and Sindy share how dance has been a thread that keeps her heritage alive.
For more information about Becky Field’s work and her publications, visit http://differentrootsnh.com/.