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

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

L. Patricia Ice

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

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

(Former) Min. Justin McCreary

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Packing Party
09/06/2019    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us as we prepare for The Big MOVE by packing up all the small and loose items that remain! We'll have food and music [...]
The Big MOVE
09/07/2019    
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR MOVING!! Our work day will include moving EVERYTHING from our North State Street location to the warehouse on North West [...]
Goodbye Party for North State
09/08/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Come join the celebration as we say goodbye to North State Street, our home for 50 years! We will share memories, reflect on what we [...]
Wheel of the Year Drum Circle & Full Moon Celebration
09/14/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We'll be hosting our first drum circle at UUCJ's new location! Since it is also the night of the full moon, we are going to [...]
Reflection Group: Your Question
09/15/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Earlier this month, the following reflection questions were shared about this month’s theme: Expectation. This Sunday, we will take time to share the one question [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
09/15/2019    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Each third Sunday, UUCJ hosts a monthly potluck luncheon with an assortment of entrees, salads, main courses, sides, and desserts.   Please bring your favorite [...]
Jackson Youth Climate Strike
On September 20, three days before the UN Climate Summit in NYC, young people and adults will strike all across the US and world to [...]
UUA Southern Region Leadership Meet-n-Greet
09/22/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Rev. Carlton Smith will lead us in a discussion about the UUA Southern Region Leadership Visit to Jackson and UUCJ.
Online Reflection Group: Lie Back into “Enough”
09/25/2019    
7:00 pm
Sometimes pausing to rest is a spiritual exercise in and of itself. We spend so much time chasing expectations, those of others and those we [...]
Reflection Group: Lie Back into “Enough”
09/29/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sometimes pausing to rest is a spiritual exercise in and of itself. We spend so much time chasing expectations, those of others and those we [...]
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15 Sep 19
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