THIS SUNDAY

Bam! We Are All Wounded!

Henri J. M. Nouwen: Nobody escapes being wounded. We all are wounded people, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. The main question is not “How can we hide our wounds?” so we don’t have to be embarrassed, but “How can we put our woundedness in the service of others?” Join Snowdancer as fae leads us … Continue reading Bam! We Are All Wounded!

UUJXN News

  • Ordination Scheduled for Nov 3rd September 14, 2019
    Join the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson in ordaining Justin McCreary to the Unitarian Universalist Ministry on November 3rd! Justin McCreary has served as a part-time minister to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson since 2014. He previously served as a chaplain with the G.V. Sonny Montgomery V. A. Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi, and Le Bonheur ...
  • Soul Matters – Digging Deep August 23, 2019
    Beginning in September, UUCJ will join Unitarian Universalist Congregations around the country in implementing Soul Matters monthly thematic exploration. By weaving each month’s theme into our worship, religious exploration, and small groups we will enable parents, children, and the whole church to engage in a spiritual journey together each month. Soul Matters materials will allow us ...
  • Happy August Birthdays! August 18, 2019
    Happy Birthday to all of our members and friends with birthdays in July!

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

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

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Reflection Group: Find Your Place in the Work of Belonging
10/27/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Belonging always comes with blindsides. When we receive a generous welcome it’s hard for us to imagine and notice the ways in which that open [...]
03 Nov
11/03/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
In her poem Gratitude, Mary Oliver asks herself and then answers eight questions of attention: What did you notice? What did you hear? When did you [...]
The Ordination of Justin M. McCreary
11/03/2019    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
In the Unitarian Universalist tradition, it is the privilege and responsibility of the congregation to ordain a minister. Following this tradition, the ordination of Justin [...]
Forum: Jester's Hat
11/10/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
This Sunday we'll return to a free-form forum! Come ready to share and discuss a wide range of topics. Attendees will randomly draw a question [...]
Forum: Social Justice Book Circle
11/17/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Environment edited by Manish Mishra-Marzetti and Jennifer Nordstrom At a time when [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
11/17/2019    
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 [...]
24 Nov
11/24/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Earlier this month, the following reflection questions were shared about this month’s theme: Attention. This Sunday, we will take time to share the one question [...]
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Forum: Jester's Hat
10 Nov 19
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Monthly Potluck Luncheon
17 Nov 19
Jackson
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