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

I was looking for a religiously liberal community where I would find support for living out my values without having to compromise my beliefs. I found that and so much more at UUCJ!

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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 … read more.

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 … read more.

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Memorial Service and Repast for Joe Clayton
12/29/2021    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A memorial service for Joe Clayton will be held at the Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Clinton. All are welcome to attend. COVID protocols [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
12/29/2021    
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 [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
01/05/2022    
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 will hold its first meeting of the year to make a general plan for the year and detailed plans for the first [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
01/12/2022    
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 [...]
UUCJ Board Learning Community
01/15/2022    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The UUCJ Board members meet regularly as a learning community to learn with and from each other, exploring agreed upon content, and engaging in thoughtful [...]
Youth MLK Day Collaboration
Led collaboratively by Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson and Safe Harbor Family Church, the youth from both congregations will celebrate the life and legacy of the Rev. [...]
UUJXN Board Meeting
01/18/2022    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The UUCJ Board will hold its monthly meeting. This meeting is open to all members and friends of the UUCJ. For more information, see the Board [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
01/19/2022    
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 [...]
Exploring Our Beliefs Worship Team Meeting
01/22/2022    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Snowdancer will facilitate a meeting of the Exploring Our Beliefs Worship Team to plan for the first half of 2022. Agenda Welcome Chalice Lighting Service [...]
Memorial Service for Mary Margaret Bollinger
01/23/2022    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
A virtual memorial service will be held through the Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Glen Allen, Virginia. To join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83505435578. To join via [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
01/26/2022    
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 [...]
UUJXN Social Justice Book Circle: Breathe
01/30/2022    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Explore the terror, grace, and beauty of coming of age of a Black person in contemporary America and what it means to parent Black children [...]
CUUPS New Moon Meditation - Online
01/31/2022    
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
02/02/2022    
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 [...]
Worship Team Training
02/05/2022    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Exploring Our Beliefs - Worship Ministry Team will be hosting a training for members and friends to learn how to lead and/or facilitate a [...]
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