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. ...

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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

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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30 Jun
06/30/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Special Guest Karissa Bowley will share with us about her environmental work in Mississippi with EnvironMentality, a company promoting recycling as a way of expressing [...]
Alliance of Sustainable Farms, Part 1
07/07/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest speaker, D.J. Baker, will lead a discussion on sustainable farming and ecology. Originally from Edmond, OK, D.J. Baker came to Mississippi to educate and [...]
14 Jul
07/14/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We will continue our discussion of the UUA Common Read: Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and the [...]
UUCJ Social Justice Book Circle
07/14/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Patricia Ice will facilitate our discussion of the UUA Common Read: Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and the [...]
Phoenix of the Grove Chapter of CUUPS
Join Phoenix of the Grove Chapter of CUUPS for the full moon ritual for the Buck Moon. The ritual will be outside in our beautiful [...]
21 Jul
07/21/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
This forum, led by Rick Childs, a retired Unitarian Lay Minister, who is in Jackson this summer to help the the last remaining abortion clinic [...]
The Ugly Abortion Situation
07/21/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
This forum, led by Rick Childs, a retired Unitarian Lay Minister, who is in Jackson this summer to help the the last remaining abortion clinic [...]
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 [...]
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30 Jun
30 Jun 19
Jackson
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14 Jul
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21 Jul
The Ugly Abortion Situation
21 Jul 19
Jackson
Events on 07/28/2019
Medical Marijuana
28 Jul 19
Jackson
28 Jul
28 Jul 19
Jackson
Events on 07/31/2019
RE Meeting and Demo
31 Jul 19
Jackson