UUJXN News

  • 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 ...
  • Nursery Attendant/Child Care March 26, 2022
    In anticipation of returning to in person services, UUJXN is looking for a dependable person with experience and interest in supporting the positive development of young children to provide nursery care for 2 hours (or more) each Sunday morning and child care for meetings, small groups, and special events. The salary is $13/hour paid biweekly. ...

Our Stories

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.

Esther Newell

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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Forum: The Relevance of Confederate Memorial Day in Mississippi
01/12/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We will be considering this holiday and who and what it serves. Please read the following Wikipedia entries and come prepared to discuss: Confederate Memorial [...]
UUCJ Board Meeting
01/12/2020    
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
The UUCJ Board will meet today for a regularly scheduled meeting to conduct the business of the church. All are welcome to attend!
Exploring Our Beliefs - Worship Team Meeting
01/12/2020    
12:15 pm - 2:00 pm
The Exploring Our Beliefs Worship Team will be meeting today to plan for the coming year. All who are interested are welcome to participate!
Protecting Religious Freedom Has A Domino Effect
01/19/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Due to workplace rules, especially in public sector positions, some members of minority religious communities are still forced to decide between serving their communities and [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
01/19/2020    
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 [...]
Forum: Where Do We Go From Here?
01/26/2020    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Continuing on with the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., Katie Coates will lead a discussion of Chapter 6 of King’s book, “Where Do We [...]
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