UUJXN News

  • We’re updating our Vision, Mission, & Behavior Covenant September 30, 2024
    Esther 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, 2024
    The 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, 2024
    It 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

UUCJ has been home base for me for many years now. I’ve been able to provide leadership through many positions in the church. There are so many opportunities for personal and spiritual growth here. It has been a blessing to be part of this faith community. I look forward to many more years with this … Continue reading Snowdancer

Snowdancer

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.

Esther Newell

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

Eric Wood

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Medical Marijuana
07/28/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
According to the Marijuana Policy Project, Mississippi is one of the 23 states that have decriminalized personal use marijuana possession; however, data indicates that Mississippi’s marijuana [...]
28 Jul
07/28/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Transition Taskforce will meet this Sunday after service to discuss next steps.
RE Meeting and Demo
07/31/2019    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
All parents and those interested in volunteering for Religious Exploration are invited to this meeting where I’ll be sharing plans and presenting a demonstration of [...]
What Is IWOC? Unions In the Age of Mass Incarceration
08/04/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest speaker, Bezal Jupiter, will be talking about what Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee is, why it is necessary, and some of the events the IWOC [...]
UUCJ Work Day
08/10/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please help as we prepare our new classroom spaces for our young children! We'll be cleaning the space and painting the rooms. A pizza lunch [...]
Alliance of Sustainable Farms, Part 2
08/11/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest speaker, D.J. Baker, will lead the second part of a discussion on sustainable farming and ecology. Originally from Edmond, OK, D.J. Baker came to [...]
August's Full Moon Celebration
The ritual will be outside in our beautiful green space, and potluck will be inside under the A/C. It is an open circle, and children [...]
UUCJ Work Day
08/17/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please help as we continue to prepare our new spaces for our congregation! We'll be cleaning the space and painting the rooms. A pizza lunch [...]
Song Circle Forum
08/18/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We'll Rise Up Singing at the UUCJ Forum this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All ages are welcome! It's very casual. Bring your voice (and your [...]
Song Circle Forum
08/18/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We'll Rise Up Singing at the UUCJ Forum this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All ages are welcome! It's very casual. Bring your voice (and your [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
08/18/2019    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bring your favorite dish to share!
Monthly LGBT and Community Potluck
08/22/2019    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for our monthly Potluck dinner.
UUCJ Work Day
08/24/2019    
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
ALL HANDS ON DECK!! We will be meeting at the West Street property and dividing the work among those present. We will have some people [...]
Events on 07/28/2019
Medical Marijuana
28 Jul 19
Jackson
28 Jul
28 Jul 19
Jackson
Events on 07/31/2019
RE Meeting and Demo
31 Jul 19
Jackson
Events on 08/04/2019
Events on 08/10/2019
UUCJ Work Day
10 Aug 19
Jackson
Drum Circle
10 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/11/2019
Events on 08/16/2019
August's Full Moon Celebration
16 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/17/2019
UUCJ Work Day
17 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/18/2019
Song Circle Forum
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Song Circle Forum
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/22/2019
Events on 08/24/2019
UUCJ Work Day
24 Aug 19
Jackson