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.
What a Long, Strange Trip Its Been
Dr. Thomas Kersen has new things to share about his research on UFO/paranormal culture of the Ozarks. That research began serendipitously exploring the quirky nature of Eureka Springs which led to witnessing a major UFO conference. After reviewing Library of Congress oral histories, newspaper accounts, interviews, and other information, he realized that Ozarks were specially … Continue reading What a Long, Strange Trip Its Been
UUJXN News
- New Statement of Values and Beliefs for Unitarian Universalism June 27, 2024After three years of discussion and voting, the 2024 General Assembly delegates voted to approve the final language of a shared values statement for the revision of Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association bylaws, marking the first major revision since 1987. The updated statement was adopted with a graphical representation, referred to as the ...
- UUA Condemns Violence Against Gaza, Urges Immediate and Total Ceasefire April 29, 2024The 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, 2023UUA 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 ...
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I was looking for a religiously liberal community where I would find support for living out my values without having to compromise my beliefs. I found that and so much more at UUCJ!
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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