UUJXN News

  • A New Beginning: 2021 Time-Talent-Treasure Pledge Drive Results December 12, 2020
    THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO PLEDGED! This year we received 19 pledge units (individuals or families) representing 27 members. Members pledged their time to participate on the Ministry Teams: Welcoming Community (2 members), Exploring Our Beliefs (9 members), Living Our Values (5 members), and Changing Our World (8 members). Talents pledged include performances by musicians ...
  • A Message from the UUA President: UU Theology Calls Us to Defend Our Democracy October 31, 2020
    UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray calls on Unitarian Universalists to support our democracy based on Unitarian Universalist theology and shares several resources to help UUs prepare for this historic election season. She wrote, “One thing we must be honest about is the reality that our democracy is under attack and has been for a long ...
  • Sawandi Olugbala – 1953-2020 October 18, 2020
    We are saddened to announce the passing of another member, Sawandi Olugbala. Sawandi was a passionate advocate for justice. As a former teacher, he taught us much, with his thought-provoking contributions to any discussion, warm smile and hugs, and life of dedication and perseverance. He will be greatly missed!

Our Stories

Most churches only follow one religious tradition, but I am interested in exploring many. Here at UUJXN I can learn about many religious traditions and explore how their practices can be meaningful for me and my life!

Kat Chambers

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!

Stacy Callender

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

Upcoming Events

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
27
28
29
30
31
1
3
4
5
6
8
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
20
21
24
25
27
28
29
Forum: Where Do We Go From Here?
01/26/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Continuing on with the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., Katie Coates will lead a discussion of Chapter 6 of King’s book, “Where Do We [...]
Forum: 2020 Legislative Update
02/02/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Bill Chandler will discuss the Mississippi 2020 Legislative Session.
Friday YUUTH Game Night
02/07/2020    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Don't be bored! Come join us for a night of board games...and card games, action games, role-playing games, games of all kinds! Game Night is [...]
Forum: United States 2020 Census
02/09/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
US Census Day is April 1, 2020. This Sunday, Bill Chandler and Patricia Ice will lead us in a discussion of the United States 2020 [...]
February’s Full Moon Celebration. The Awakening Moon
02/09/2020    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted by Phoenix of the Grove Chapter of CUUPS and Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson The Snow Moon for many, it doesn’t snow much here so we will [...]
16 Feb
02/16/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Katie Coates will lead a discussion of what we can do as individuals and as a congregation to find resilience in poverty, and the spiritual [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
02/16/2020    
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 [...]
Wheel of the Year Drum Circle: February
02/22/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Please join us as we drum to honor Mother Earth, our community, and ourselves! The drum circle is free and open to everyone. No experience [...]
23 Feb
02/23/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Review the following reflection questions about this month’s theme: Resilience. Take time to find the question that speaks to you the most. How do you [...]
Sistership Circle: Self-Love Indulgence
02/26/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Led by Yolanda Walker, Sistership Circle Facilitator Indulge in self-love. You deserve it. Do you struggle with truly, fully and unconditionally loving yourself? Do you [...]
Events on 01/26/2020
Events on 02/02/2020
Events on 02/07/2020
Friday YUUTH Game Night
7 Feb 20
Jackson
Events on 02/09/2020
Events on 02/16/2020
16 Feb
16 Feb 20
Jackson
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
16 Feb 20
Jackson
Events on 02/22/2020
Events on 02/23/2020
23 Feb
Events on 02/26/2020