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
STONE SOUP Intergenerational
On November 24, UUJXN will celebrate our annual Stone Soup Sunday. Stone Soup is a story about a community coming together for the common good. Before the service begins, everyone is encouraged to bring ingredients to add to the prepared chicken, beef, and vegan soup stocks (or bread or a dessert). After we prepare the … Continue reading STONE SOUP Intergenerational
UUJXN News
- Time, Talent, and Treasure 2020 January 12, 2020The 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, 2019What 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, 2019Thank 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
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
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.
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