Topic: UUCJ History

Blending of the Waters 2022: Vision Sunday

Come join us in celebration of our 71st Anniversary! This Sunday we will celebrate the 71 years that this congregation has served the liberal faith community in the State of Mississippi. Come and celebrate this great event as we perform our annual water communion ceremony, called “Blending of the Waters,” We will bring the collected … Continue reading Blending of the Waters 2022: Vision Sunday

Renee Rosenfeld: A Brief Biography of a Jackson Unitarian

In the lead up to celebrating our 71st Anniversary on September 7, 2022, Dr. Tom Kersen will present an overview of one of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson lively ancestors. Renee Rosenfeld was a liminal person who lived on the edge for much of her life. Many of the hippies and others of the … Continue reading Renee Rosenfeld: A Brief Biography of a Jackson Unitarian

Are You Sanpaku?: Counterculture Foodways in Jackson, Mississippi

This Sunday we will explore the intersection of counterculture and food by looking at the role of key figures and institutions that shaped alternative food culture in Jackson, Mississippi. The cast of characters include Rene Rosenfeld, John Deming, Jr. of Life Call Holy Foods, Edge City, Grits & Greens, Rainbow, and Footprint Farms. The message will … Continue reading Are You Sanpaku?: Counterculture Foodways in Jackson, Mississippi