I visited the church years ago and was interested and impressed with their unique approach to religious community. Now, I’m actively involved and feel as though I am contributing to a community that is meaningful and helps me find the connection that I have always sought but never found in church.
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
- Gulf South for a Green New Deal January 11, 2023At the Bi-annual Fall meeting, the congregation voted to sign on to the Gulf South for a Green New Deal (#GulfSouth4GND) platform. The platform is support by 7 key principles Advance equity: Consider and repair historical harm against those who have contributed the least to climate change and suffered the most. Advance solutions to the climate crisis ...
- 2023 Time-Talent-Treasure Pledge November 16, 2022It’s time to GROW OUR BELOVED COMMUNITY! 2023 will be a year of building and rebuilding! This year we will focus on: * Renovating our facilities * Deeping our connections * Engaging our community We intend to embark on work to renovate our buildings, reestablish our well water connection, and install a community garden. We have already garnered generous support to ...
- UUJXN Ministry Survey October 22, 2022The Ministerial Search Committee has released a survey for members and friends to describe themselves, their experience at the UUJXN, and what is most important to them as the congregation considers a search for professional ministry. The survey will help leaders determine next steps in the process and what to include in a packet for ...
Our Stories
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
UUJXN has kept me grounded in multiple ways. First, I get to be around a group of progressive people, which is unique in an area surrounded by conservatives. Second, it gives me a place to search inward–to really understand what spirituality means for me. Finally, the connections I have made at UUJXN have been a … Continue reading (Former) Min. Justin McCreary
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