UUJXN News

  • Save and Grow Our Mississippi UU Churches August 15, 2023
    In partnership, the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson (UUJXN) and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Tupelo (UUCT) are seeking to create a shared ministry to grow and sustain our congregations and establish a new foundation for liberal religious exploration in Mississippi. By joining resources, UUJXN and UUCT are seeking to hire the Reverend Edith A. ...
  • Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt elected UUA President and new Article II: Values and Covenant advanced at 2023 General Assembly June 29, 2023
    Between June 21st and 25th, over 4000 Unitarian Universalists, including 2593 delegates from 715 congregations participated in the annual UUA General Assembly in Pittsburgh, PA or virtually. During the proceedings Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt was elected UUA President to serve a six year term. She will be the first queer individual and the first woman ...
  • Cool Off & Charge Up June 17, 2023
    Due to the recent storms causing power outages, UUJXN is responding to the MS Rapid Response Coalition’s call for churches to serve as cooling and charging stations. We are open Saturday, June 18th until 5:30 pm if you need to cool off or charge your devices. We will be open again Sunday beginning at 10:30 am. ...

Our Stories

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

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

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

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Forum: Where Do We Go From Here?
01/26/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Continuing on with the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., Katie Coates will lead a discussion of Chapter 6 of King’s book, “Where Do We [...]
Forum: 2020 Legislative Update
02/02/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Bill Chandler will discuss the Mississippi 2020 Legislative Session.
Friday YUUTH Game Night
02/07/2020    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Don't be bored! Come join us for a night of board games...and card games, action games, role-playing games, games of all kinds! Game Night is [...]
Forum: United States 2020 Census
02/09/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
US Census Day is April 1, 2020. This Sunday, Bill Chandler and Patricia Ice will lead us in a discussion of the United States 2020 [...]
February’s Full Moon Celebration. The Awakening Moon
02/09/2020    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Hosted by Phoenix of the Grove Chapter of CUUPS and Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson The Snow Moon for many, it doesn’t snow much here so we will [...]
16 Feb
02/16/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Katie Coates will lead a discussion of what we can do as individuals and as a congregation to find resilience in poverty, and the spiritual [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
02/16/2020    
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 [...]
Wheel of the Year Drum Circle: February
02/22/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Please join us as we drum to honor Mother Earth, our community, and ourselves! The drum circle is free and open to everyone. No experience [...]
23 Feb
02/23/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Review the following reflection questions about this month’s theme: Resilience. Take time to find the question that speaks to you the most. How do you [...]
Sistership Circle: Self-Love Indulgence
02/26/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Led by Yolanda Walker, Sistership Circle Facilitator Indulge in self-love. You deserve it. Do you struggle with truly, fully and unconditionally loving yourself? Do you [...]
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