THIS SUNDAY

Building to LAST

This Sunday, Professor Jassen Callender, Director of the Mississippi State University School of Architecture Jackson Center, will discuss the essentials of building for a sustainable future. The talk will focus on Professor Callender’s 2021 book Building Cities to LAST: a practical guide to sustainable urbanism. From the publisher: Building Cities to LAST presents the myriad … Continue reading Building to LAST

UUJXN News

  • UUA Condemns Violence Against Gaza, Urges Immediate and Total Ceasefire April 29, 2024
    The following statement was developed by the Office of the President and other senior national staff of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), grounded in the values of Unitarian Universalism and in conversation with previous resolutions, statements, and actions passed by General Assembly, the UUA’s democratically-elected governing body. There are crystallizing moments in the course of history ...
  • Statement Regarding the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas November 11, 2023
    UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt has issued the following statement regarding the current conflict:   Beloveds, I invite you to stop what you are doing if you can and sit with me in the depth of this tragedy. How to reconcile the cost of occupation and of war? How to nuance two very real histories of ...
  • Save and Grow Our Mississippi UU Churches August 15, 2023
    In partnership, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson (UUJXN) and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Tupelo (UUCT) are seeking to create a shared ministry to grow and sustain our congregations and establish a new foundation for liberal religious exploration in Mississippi. By joining resources, UUJXN and UUCT are seeking to hire the Reverend Edith A. ...

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When I moved to Jackson in 1998, I was looking for a Unitarian Universalist Church because I had been introduced to the denomination by my sister in Texas. When I visited the UUCJ, I decided that it could be my home church due to the friendly members and liberal religious values. And I’ve been attending … Continue reading L. Patricia Ice

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After not feeling fully embraced by several other denominations and paths, UUCJ offers me a place to celebrate my faith and values.

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Most churches only follow one religious tradition, but I am interested in exploring many. Here at UUJXN I can learn about many religious traditions and explore how their practices can be meaningful for me and my life!

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Reflection Group: Lie Back into “Enough”
09/29/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sometimes pausing to rest is a spiritual exercise in and of itself. We spend so much time chasing expectations, those of others and those we [...]
06 Oct
10/06/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Paul Gore will lead us in a continued discussion of the pros and cons of approving medical marijuana.
Fins, Feathers, & Fur Social
10/13/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
As we prepare for the blessing of our animal companions, come, meet, and socialize together. We hope to have an time of fun as we [...]
Reflection Group: Your Question
10/20/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Earlier this month, reflection questions were shared about this month’s theme: Belonging. This Sunday, we will take time to share the one question you have [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
10/20/2019    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Each third Sunday, UUCJ hosts a monthly potluck luncheon with an assortment of entrees, salads, main courses, sides, and desserts.   Please bring your favorite [...]
Reflection Group: Find Your Place in the Work of Belonging
10/27/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Belonging always comes with blindsides. When we receive a generous welcome it’s hard for us to imagine and notice the ways in which that open [...]
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13 Oct 19
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20 Oct 19
Jackson
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