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Bam! We Are All Wounded!

Henri J. M. Nouwen: Nobody escapes being wounded. We all are wounded people, whether physically, emotionally, mentally, or spiritually. The main question is not “How can we hide our wounds?” so we don’t have to be embarrassed, but “How can we put our woundedness in the service of others?” Join Snowdancer as fae leads us … Continue reading Bam! We Are All Wounded!

UUJXN News

  • We’re updating our Vision, Mission, & Behavior Covenant September 30, 2024
    Esther Margaret is helping lead discussion both in person and online to gather input for updating our vision and mission statements as well as our behavior covenant. Check out the calendar for opportunities to share your thoughts as we revisit these guiding statements!
  • Statement of Solidarity with Palestinians August 18, 2024
    The following statement was issued today by the Board regarding the Not Another Bomb event: Our church has a long history of activism, since the founding of our local church in 1951, each generation has had to continue to side with their values and take action for the issues that matter, some that have shaken us ...
  • Baba Ifalowo Asante Nalls August 4, 2024
    It is with extreme sorrow that we announce that our beloved Asante passed away from complications after having surgery earlier this week. A celebration of Baba Ifalowo Asante Nallslife’s life is being planned and will be shared with the community.

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

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 friendly members and liberal religious values. And I’ve been attending … Continue reading L. Patricia Ice

L. Patricia Ice

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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