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
The Platinum Rule: A Form of Radical Hospitality
Come One, Come All Come with your missing pieces and your extra screws Come with your hard edges and your soft spots Come with your bowed heads and upright spines… Misfits and conformists and everyone in between… Bring who you are ~ Rev. Ian W. Riddell Join Snowdancer as we explore how radical hospitality and … Continue reading The Platinum Rule: A Form of Radical Hospitality
UUJXN News
- Statement Regarding the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas November 11, 2023UUA 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 ...
- 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 ...
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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.
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