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Embracing Our Differences and Commonalities

As children, we explore each other and are very accepting of differences and commonalties. What happens as we grow up? What causes us to move from acceptance to our individual cubbyholes or corners? How can we move to change this in our world? Join Rev. Snowdancer Becker as we deal with these hard-to-solve issues. We … Continue reading Embracing Our Differences and Commonalities

UUJXN News

  • UU Lent 2021 February 18, 2021
    #UULent observers are encouraged to reflect on the word/idea/practice/concept for the day and share a representative photograph for the day. Observers are also encouraged to engage with other observers throughout from Ash Wednesday to Easter on the UU Lent Facebook page. May this shared intentional practice bring you closer to your spiritual core and help you experience ...
  • Steve Bollinger 1938 – 2021 February 10, 2021
    We are saddened to announce the passing of our former member Steve Bollinger. Steve attended UUCJ for many years and taught psychology at Jackson State University. He was a faithful member and elder of our church, who served on the Board, and was a weekly attendee of Service and Forums. His critical thought, passion, and ...
  • Request to Refrain from Counter-Protesting January 19, 2021
    Given the horrific violence in our nation’s capital last week, there is a real concern this violence might continue–not only in Washington, DC–but also in each state capital. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Jackson has a long history of taking direct action to promote social justice; however, the leadership of UUCJ has joined with the UUA ...

Our Stories

UUCJ is a community of open-minded, accepting people who care about other people and try to make the world a better place

Natalie Maynor

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

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UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
09/29/2021    
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
10/06/2021    
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 [...]
CUUPS New Moon Meditation - Online
10/07/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for our New Moon Meditation. We will join together, set intention, raise energy, and have fellowship online as we celebrate the wheel of [...]
Ministry Council
10/09/2021    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
The Ministry Council will meet to review the general plan for the year and finalize plans for the current quarter. This meeting is open to [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
10/13/2021    
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 [...]
UUCJ Board Learning Community
10/16/2021    
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 [...]
17 Oct
10/17/2021    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The UUCJ Social Justice Book Circle will be reading the UUA Common Read: Breathe: A Letter to My Sons written by Imani Perry. "Explores the [...]
UUJXN Board Meeting
10/19/2021    
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
10/20/2021    
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 [...]
CUUPS Full Moon Meditation - Online
10/21/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for our Full Moon Meditation. We will join together, set intention, raise energy, and have fellowship online as we celebrate the wheel of [...]
Ministry Council Meeting: The Pumpkin Spice Meeting
10/23/2021    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Ministry Council will gather to plan for the coming year and how to achieve our three annual goals: RESUME IN-PERSON SERVICES TO BE ACCESSIBLE [...]
Blessing of the Pets
10/23/2021    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This year we will be blessing our pets a little differently. As we are not be able to host a service, Rev. Justin McCreary will [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
10/27/2021    
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 [...]
Welcoming Community Ministry Team Meeting: Marketing Plan
10/30/2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Following our participation in the Getting the Word Out workshop series, the Welcoming Community Ministry Team will meet to begin development of a marketing plan [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
11/03/2021    
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 [...]
CUUPS New Moon Meditation - Online
11/04/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for our New Moon Meditation. We will join together, set intention, raise energy, and have fellowship online as we celebrate the wheel of [...]
UUCJ Ministry Council
11/06/2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Ministry Council will hold part 2 of its quarterly meeting. This meeting is chaired by the Minister and President-Elect and includes liaisons from each [...]
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