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 ...

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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

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

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Medical Marijuana
07/28/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
According to the Marijuana Policy Project, Mississippi is one of the 23 states that have decriminalized personal use marijuana possession; however, data indicates that Mississippi’s marijuana [...]
28 Jul
07/28/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Transition Taskforce will meet this Sunday after service to discuss next steps.
RE Meeting and Demo
07/31/2019    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
All parents and those interested in volunteering for Religious Exploration are invited to this meeting where I’ll be sharing plans and presenting a demonstration of [...]
What Is IWOC? Unions In the Age of Mass Incarceration
08/04/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest speaker, Bezal Jupiter, will be talking about what Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee is, why it is necessary, and some of the events the IWOC [...]
UUCJ Work Day
08/10/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please help as we prepare our new classroom spaces for our young children! We'll be cleaning the space and painting the rooms. A pizza lunch [...]
Alliance of Sustainable Farms, Part 2
08/11/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest speaker, D.J. Baker, will lead the second part of a discussion on sustainable farming and ecology. Originally from Edmond, OK, D.J. Baker came to [...]
August's Full Moon Celebration
The ritual will be outside in our beautiful green space, and potluck will be inside under the A/C. It is an open circle, and children [...]
UUCJ Work Day
08/17/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please help as we continue to prepare our new spaces for our congregation! We'll be cleaning the space and painting the rooms. A pizza lunch [...]
Song Circle Forum
08/18/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We'll Rise Up Singing at the UUCJ Forum this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All ages are welcome! It's very casual. Bring your voice (and your [...]
Song Circle Forum
08/18/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We'll Rise Up Singing at the UUCJ Forum this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All ages are welcome! It's very casual. Bring your voice (and your [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
08/18/2019    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bring your favorite dish to share!
Monthly LGBT and Community Potluck
08/22/2019    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for our monthly Potluck dinner.
UUCJ Work Day
08/24/2019    
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
ALL HANDS ON DECK!! We will be meeting at the West Street property and dividing the work among those present. We will have some people [...]
Events on 07/28/2019
Medical Marijuana
28 Jul 19
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28 Jul
28 Jul 19
Jackson
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RE Meeting and Demo
31 Jul 19
Jackson
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UUCJ Work Day
10 Aug 19
Jackson
Drum Circle
10 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/11/2019
Events on 08/16/2019
August's Full Moon Celebration
16 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/17/2019
UUCJ Work Day
17 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/18/2019
Song Circle Forum
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Song Circle Forum
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/22/2019
Events on 08/24/2019
UUCJ Work Day
24 Aug 19
Jackson