UUJXN News

  • Statement Regarding the Conflict Between Israel and Hamas November 11, 2023
    UUA 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, 2023
    In 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, 2023
    Between 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 ...

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 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 … read more.

Snowdancer

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 … read more.

L. Patricia Ice

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JXN Community Garden Work Day
Join us for the weekly work day, weather permitting, at the JXN Community Garden located on the grounds of UUJXN! Learn more at: https://www.uujackson.org/justice/community-garden-and-water-ministry/ and [...]
CUUPS Full Moon Meditation
11/27/2023    
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 [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
11/29/2023    
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 Friday Fun Family Night
12/01/2023    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Every first Friday of the month is family fun night.
JXN Community Garden Work Day
Join us for the weekly work day, weather permitting, at the JXN Community Garden located on the grounds of UUJXN! Learn more at: https://www.uujackson.org/justice/community-garden-and-water-ministry/ and [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
12/06/2023    
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 [...]
Congregational Meeting
12/10/2023    
12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
During the Fall Biannual Congregational Meeting, we will be discussing and voting on the proposed budget for 2024. Please review the following 3 documents: 2023 [...]
JXN Community Garden Work Day
Join us for the weekly work day, weather permitting, at the JXN Community Garden located on the grounds of UUJXN! Learn more at: https://www.uujackson.org/justice/community-garden-and-water-ministry/ and [...]
CUUPS New Moon Meditation
12/12/2023    
7:00 pm - 8:00 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 online [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
12/13/2023    
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 [...]
JXN Community Garden Work Day
Join us for the weekly work day, weather permitting, at the JXN Community Garden located on the grounds of UUJXN! Learn more at: https://www.uujackson.org/justice/community-garden-and-water-ministry/ and [...]
UUJXN Board Meeting
12/19/2023    
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
12/20/2023    
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 [...]
SIP AND PAINT
12/23/2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
JXN Community Garden Work Day
Join us for the weekly work day, weather permitting, at the JXN Community Garden located on the grounds of UUJXN! Learn more at: https://www.uujackson.org/justice/community-garden-and-water-ministry/ and [...]
CUUPS Full Moon Meditation
12/26/2023    
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 [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
12/27/2023    
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 [...]
JXN Community Garden Work Day
Join us for the weekly work day, weather permitting, at the JXN Community Garden located on the grounds of UUJXN! Learn more at: https://www.uujackson.org/justice/community-garden-and-water-ministry/ and [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
01/03/2024    
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 Friday Fun Family Night
01/05/2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Every first Friday of the month is family fun night.
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