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STONE SOUP Intergenerational
On November 24, UUJXN will celebrate our annual Stone Soup Sunday. Stone Soup is a story about a community coming together for the common good. Before the service begins, everyone is encouraged to bring ingredients to add to the prepared chicken, beef, and vegan soup stocks (or bread or a dessert). After we prepare the … Continue reading STONE SOUP Intergenerational
UUJXN News
- We’re updating our Vision, Mission, & Behavior Covenant September 30, 2024Esther Margaret is helping lead discussion both in person and online to gather input for updating our vision and mission statements as well as our behavior covenant. Check out the calendar for opportunities to share your thoughts as we revisit these guiding statements!
- Statement of Solidarity with Palestinians August 18, 2024The following statement was issued today by the Board regarding the Not Another Bomb event: Our church has a long history of activism, since the founding of our local church in 1951, each generation has had to continue to side with their values and take action for the issues that matter, some that have shaken us ...
- Baba Ifalowo Asante Nalls August 4, 2024It is with extreme sorrow that we announce that our beloved Asante passed away from complications after having surgery earlier this week. A celebration of Baba Ifalowo Asante Nallslife’s life is being planned and will be shared with the community.
Our Stories
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.
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
Upcoming Events
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