UUCJ is a community of open-minded, accepting people who care about other people and try to make the world a better place
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
- Save and Grow Our Mississippi UU Churches August 15, 2023In 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, 2023Between 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, 2023Due 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
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!
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
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