UUJXN News

  • Request to Refrain from Counter-Protesting January 19, 2021
    Given the horrific violence in our nation’s capital last week, there is a real concern this violence might continue–not only in Washington, DC–but also in each state capital. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson has a long history of taking direct action to promote social justice; however, the leadership of UUCJ has joined with the UUA ...
  • Capital Building Fund Established: Building the Future December 13, 2020
    During the Fall Congregational Meeting, the UUCJ membership voted to establish a Capital Building Fund: Building the Future to support renovation of the West Street facilities and grounds! These funds will first be used to renovate Heffner Hall, our current meeting space on the corner of West and Hartfield Streets. The renovation planned will redesign a ...
  • 2021 Budget Approved December 12, 2020
    The following 2021 budget was adopted at the Fall Congregational Meeting: INCOME 2021 Budget Pledges $45,000 Plate $5,000 Material Donations $0 Fundraising $500 Rentals $1,000 Lease/ Purchase $18,000 Appreciation $100 TOTAL $69,600 EXPENSES 2021 Budget Administration $1,500 Affiliation $3,800 West St. Facilities $23,000 West St. Renovations $15,000 State St. Facilities $5,600 Minister $37,106 Child Care $540 Welcoming $600 Exploring $3,500 Living $650 Changing $300 TOTAL $91,596

Our Stories

UUCJ is a welcoming friendly community that inspires, supports, and connects people!

Katie Coates

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

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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Forum: Jester's Hat - Mardi Gras Edition
03/01/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Forum will be a “Jester’s Hat” focused on Mardi Gras. People are encouraged to share stories about Mardi Gras customs and traditions and how UU’s [...]
CANCELED: YUUTH Night
03/06/2020    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Due to several people traveling and the recent tragedy in our church community, we will be postponing the youth game night for tonight. We will [...]
CUUPS Full Moon Celebration: March
03/07/2020    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted by Phoenix of the Grove Chapter of CUUPS at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson Each month we celebrate the full moon outdoors, weather permitting, [...]
CANCELLED: Monthly Potluck Luncheon
03/15/2020    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Due to the Celebration of Life for Brian Heffner, this month's potluck has been cancelled. The next potluck will occur at the Easter Service. Each [...]
Celebration of Life for Brian Heffner
03/15/2020    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Celebration of Life for Brian Heffner will be held on Sunday March 15th at 2:00 PM at the Embassy Suites in Ridgeland. Since Brian [...]
CANCELED: YUUTH Night
03/20/2020    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Due to COVID-19 outbreak all in person UUCJ events have been canceled.  Calling all YUUTH! Every other Friday we host a night for YUUTH to [...]
POSTPONED: Baby Shower for Kayla Roberts
03/22/2020    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Due to COVID-19 outbreak, the Baby Shower has been postponed.   Kayla has registered with Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/baby-reg/kayla-roberts-april-2020-jackson/2HCN2ISZKTEVV
CANCELED: Wheel of the Year Drum Circle: March
03/28/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Due to COVID-19 outbreak all in person UUCJ events have been canceled.  Please join us as we drum to honor Mother Earth, our community, and [...]
CANCELLED: YUUTH Night
04/03/2020    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Calling all YUUTH! Every other Friday we host a night for YUUTH to connect, learn, and have fun!
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