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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

  • 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 ...

Our Stories

After not feeling fully embraced by several other denominations and paths, UUCJ offers me a place to celebrate my faith and values.

Eric Wood

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

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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Packing Party
09/06/2019    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us as we prepare for The Big MOVE by packing up all the small and loose items that remain! We'll have food and music [...]
The Big MOVE
09/07/2019    
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR MOVING!! Our work day will include moving EVERYTHING from our North State Street location to the warehouse on North West [...]
Goodbye Party for North State
09/08/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Come join the celebration as we say goodbye to North State Street, our home for 50 years! We will share memories, reflect on what we [...]
Wheel of the Year Drum Circle & Full Moon Celebration
09/14/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We'll be hosting our first drum circle at UUCJ's new location! Since it is also the night of the full moon, we are going to [...]
Reflection Group: Your Question
09/15/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Earlier this month, the following reflection questions were shared about this month’s theme: Expectation. This Sunday, we will take time to share the one question [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
09/15/2019    
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 [...]
Jackson Youth Climate Strike
On September 20, three days before the UN Climate Summit in NYC, young people and adults will strike all across the US and world to [...]
UUA Southern Region Leadership Meet-n-Greet
09/22/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Rev. Carlton Smith will lead us in a discussion about the UUA Southern Region Leadership Visit to Jackson and UUCJ.
Online Reflection Group: Lie Back into “Enough”
09/25/2019    
7:00 pm
Sometimes pausing to rest is a spiritual exercise in and of itself. We spend so much time chasing expectations, those of others and those we [...]
Reflection Group: Lie Back into “Enough”
09/29/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Sometimes pausing to rest is a spiritual exercise in and of itself. We spend so much time chasing expectations, those of others and those we [...]
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15 Sep 19
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Jackson Youth Climate Strike
20 Sep 19
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