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 ...

Our Stories

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

(Former) Min. Justin McCreary

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

Eric Wood

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UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
08/31/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
First Fridays Family Nights
09/02/2022    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us the first Friday of the month for family fun activities, including games and movies! Join us this Friday for an evening of fun [...]
Leadership Retreat
This Saturday leaders on the Board, Ministry Teams, and other leaders in the congregation are invited to participate in a retreat to learn and plan [...]
NEW DATE: Starting Point New Member Class
Starting Point is a discussion class to explore your personal journey, the journey of Unitarian Universalists, and how to weave these journeys together. Participation fulfills [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
09/05/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
09/07/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
Ministry Council
The Ministry Council holds scheduled meetings on the second Saturday of every month at 9:00 am and special meetings throughout the year as needed. Please [...]
CUUPS Full Moon Meditation - Hybrid
09/10/2022    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join Phoenix of the Grove chapter of CUUPS for a Full Moon Meditation. We will join together, set intention, raise energy, and have fellowship online [...]
Sunday Potluck
09/11/2022    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Please join us for food and fellowship -- whether you bring your favorite dish or try out something completely new! If you'd like to bring [...]
Special Congregational Meeting
09/11/2022    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Calling All Members! The Board has called a special congregational meeting to review plans on how we will move forward together. The topics to be discussed [...]
Starting Point New Member Class
Starting Point is a discussion class to explore your personal journey, the journey of Unitarian Universalists, and how to weave these journeys together. Participation fulfills [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
09/12/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
09/14/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
Spirit of Life
09/18/2022    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
For adult members and friends of all ages, this series helps develop spiritual awareness and connections using the classic Unitarian Universalist Hymn, Spirit of Life, [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
09/19/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
09/21/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
CUUPS New Moon Meditation - Hybrid
09/24/2022    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join Phoenix of the Grove chapter of CUUPS for a New Moon Meditation. We will join together, set intention, raise energy, and have fellowship in [...]
Resistance and Transformation
For adult members and friends of all ages, this series explores Unitarian Universalist social justice history and our struggle to live up to our ever-evolving [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
09/26/2022    
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
UUJXN and the Mississippi Rising Coalition meet weekly to plan and implement a Community Garden to support the neighbor. The meetings may be held online [...]
RESCHEDULED: UUJXN Board Meeting
09/27/2022    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Board of Trustees holds scheduled meetings on the third Tuesday of every month at 6:30 pm and special meetings throughout the year as needed. Please check [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
09/28/2022    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson is inviting you to Wednesday Evening “Vespers” Online. While other churches consider Vespers a service of evening prayer, we will [...]
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Spirit of Life
18 Sep 22
Jackson
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25 Sep 22
Jackson
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