UUJXN News

  • New Board Elected June 17, 2023
    At the Biannual Spring Congregational Meeting, a new Board was elected. Were so pleased to announce our 2023-2024 Board is: Jill Morgan, President-Elect Gwen Peavy, President Katie Coates, Past President Dianne Albertson, Secretary Lisa Dunn, Treasurer Amy Craig, 1st Trustee Evelyn Moore, 2nd Trustee
  • Proposed Changes to the UUA Principles June 10, 2023
    Article II of the UUA Bylaws, Principles and Purposes contains our principles which UU congregations and communities covenant to themselves as members of the UUA. The last revision was in 1987, but several requests have arisen to make changes to the principles. The UUA Board committed to establishing a study commission to propose revisions. On January ...
  • General Assembly 2023 June 3, 2023
    Join online or in-person as UUs across the nation gather for General Assembly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania June 21 – 25 to conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. This GA will be monumental for our faith tradition as we are considering proposed ...

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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

UUCJ is a community of open-minded, accepting people who care about other people and try to make the world a better place

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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

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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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24 Nov