UUJXN News

  • UUJXN Ministry Survey October 22, 2022
    The Ministerial Search Committee has released a survey for members and friends to describe themselves, their experience at the UUJXN, and what is most important to them as the congregation considers a search for professional ministry. The survey will help leaders determine next steps in the process and what to include in a packet for ...
  • Jackson Water Crisis September 3, 2022
    As we know, the current water crisis in Jackson has been decades in the making! Years of neglect and temporary patches instead of substantial investment in long-term solutions have gotten us here. UUJXN wants to be a part of long-term meaningful change in our community! SHORT-TERM PLANS We are partnering with other organizations to collect and distribute ...
  • New Actions of Immediate Witness July 2, 2022
    At this year’s General Assembly, the UUA reaffirmed a commitment to justice. The delegates overwhelmingly adopted new Actions of Immediate Witness (AIW) for reproductive justice (We Do Not Consent: Rejecting Legal Challenges to Abortion), anti-racism and reparations via restorative justice, and opposition to the privatization of Medicare. These approved proposals call for all Unitarian Universalists ...

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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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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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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
Jackson
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Monthly Potluck Luncheon
17 Nov 19
Jackson
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24 Nov