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

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

UUCJ is a community of open-minded, accepting people who care about other people and try to make the world a better place

Natalie Maynor

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

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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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Packing Party
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7 Sep 19
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Monthly Potluck Luncheon
15 Sep 19
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Jackson Youth Climate Strike
20 Sep 19
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