UUJXN News

  • New Statement of Values and Beliefs for Unitarian Universalism June 27, 2024
    After three years of discussion and voting, the 2024 General Assembly delegates voted to approve the final language of a shared values statement for the revision of Article II of the Unitarian Universalist Association bylaws, marking the first major revision since 1987. The updated statement was adopted with a graphical representation, referred to as the ...
  • UUA Condemns Violence Against Gaza, Urges Immediate and Total Ceasefire April 29, 2024
    The following statement was developed by the Office of the President and other senior national staff of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), grounded in the values of Unitarian Universalism and in conversation with previous resolutions, statements, and actions passed by General Assembly, the UUA’s democratically-elected governing body. There are crystallizing moments in the course of history ...
  • Statement Regarding the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas November 11, 2023
    UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt has issued the following statement regarding the current conflict:   Beloveds, I invite you to stop what you are doing if you can and sit with me in the depth of this tragedy. How to reconcile the cost of occupation and of war? How to nuance two very real histories of ...

Our Stories

After not feeling fully embraced by several other denominations and paths, UUCJ offers me a place to celebrate my faith and values.

Eric Wood

Most churches only follow one religious tradition, but I am interested in exploring many. Here at UUJXN I can learn about many religious traditions and explore how their practices can be meaningful for me and my life!

Kat Chambers

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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Resistance and Transformation
For adult members and friends of all ages, this series explores Unitarian Universalist social justice history and our struggle to live up to our ever-evolving [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
09/26/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
RESCHEDULED: UUJXN Board Meeting
09/27/2022    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Board of Trustees holds scheduled meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm and special meetings throughout the year as needed. Please check [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
09/28/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
Harvest the Power: Developing Lay Leadership
10/02/2022    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
For both new and experienced leaders, this series enriches and deepens leadership skills and the Unitarian Universalist faith journey of leaders. 1: Leadership Journey: This [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
10/03/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
Ministerial Search Committee
10/04/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Ministerial Search Committee will be meeting to finalize a survey to be shared with the congregation to determine their interest in and priorities for [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
10/05/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
First Fridays Family Nights
10/07/2022    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us the first Friday of the month for family fun activities, including games and movies!    
Ministry Council
The Ministry Council holds scheduled meetings on the second Saturday of every month at 9:00 am and special meetings throughout the year as needed. Please [...]
CUUPS Full Moon Meditation - Hybrid
10/08/2022    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Phoenix of the Grove chapter of CUUPS for a Full Moon Meditation. We will join together, set intention, raise energy, and have fellowship online [...]
Starting Point New Member Class
Starting Point is a discussion class to explore your personal journey, the journey of Unitarian Universalists, and how to weave these journeys together. Participation fulfills [...]
Chalice Scribes
10/10/2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Writing is a long-loved path to personal insight, spiritual discernment and self-expression. By bringing the practice of writing to the exploration of our monthly themes, [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
10/10/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
10/12/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
Spirit of Life
10/16/2022    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
For adult members and friends of all ages, this series helps develop spiritual awareness and connections using the classic Unitarian Universalist Hymn, Spirit of Life, [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
10/17/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
10/19/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
Clean-up Day
10/22/2022    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
This Saturday, we will be arranging and staging the many donations for our rummage sale to be held in November. We'll be working in the [...]
UUJXN Board Meeting
10/22/2022    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Board of Trustees holds scheduled meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm and special meetings throughout the year as needed. Please check [...]
Resistance and Transformation
For adult members and friends of all ages, this series explores Unitarian Universalist social justice history and our struggle to live up to our ever-evolving [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
10/24/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
CUUPS New Moon Meditation - Online
10/25/2022    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Phoenix of the Grove chapter of CUUPS for a New Moon Meditation. We will join together, set intention, raise energy, and have fellowship online [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
10/26/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
10/31/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
11/02/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
First Fridays Family Nights
11/04/2022    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us the first Friday of the month for family fun activities, including games and movies!    
Supper of The Beloved Dead
Please register here https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdRhqGl1ux.../viewform...and sign up here https://www.PerfectPotluck.com/KJDD5507 Join us as we honor the beloved dead with a dinner observed in solemn silence. The Unitarian Universalist [...]
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