UUJXN News

  • Time, Talent, and Treasure 2020 January 12, 2020
    The Time, Talent, and Treasure for 2020 is now online! It can now be found online at: https://www.uujackson.org/time-talent-treasure-2020/ Your support determines the ministry we can lead in the coming year, including outreach to the community, support for social justice work, offering religious exploration for children and adults, engaging in shared worship, caring for church members in ...
  • Ordination Event November 6, 2019
    What a tremendously momentous event! On Sunday, November 3rd, UUCJ ordained the Rev. Justin McCreary with a full house in attendance! Honored guests included: The Reverend Dr. Steve J. Crump, Minister Emeritus, Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, Baton Rouge, LA. The Reverend Gail Stratton, Community Minister, Oxford, MS The Reverend Gail Tapscott, Minister Emerita, UU Congregation of Fort ...
  • We Reached Our Goal! October 17, 2019
    Thank you to the 36 donors who pledged over $2700, exceeding the original goal, for supporting the Ordination of our Minister Justin McCreary! Rev. McCreary responded, “I want to send out a heartfelt thanks to the community of and around UUCJ who helped reach this goal. I believe when we really work together we are ...

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.

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

L. Patricia Ice

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

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Forum: The Relevance of Confederate Memorial Day in Mississippi
01/12/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We will be considering this holiday and who and what it serves. Please read the following Wikipedia entries and come prepared to discuss: Confederate Memorial [...]
UUCJ Board Meeting
01/12/2020    
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
The UUCJ Board will meet today for a regularly scheduled meeting to conduct the business of the church. All are welcome to attend!
Exploring Our Beliefs - Worship Team Meeting
01/12/2020    
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
The Exploring Our Beliefs Worship Team will be meeting today to plan for the coming year. All who are interested are welcome to participate!
Protecting Religious Freedom Has A Domino Effect
01/19/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Due to workplace rules, especially in public sector positions, some members of minority religious communities are still forced to decide between serving their communities and [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
01/19/2020    
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 [...]
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 [...]
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