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Brunch Church

Join us for brunch while we hold our bi-annual congregational meeting. We’ll set up for brunch at 10:30 AM, begin brunch at 11:00, and start the meeting at 11:30. Sign up at our Perfect Potluck page to bring brunch items. If you are unable to attend in person, you may prepare your own meal and … Continue reading Brunch Church

UUJXN News

  • A Message from the UUA President: UU Theology Calls Us to Defend Our Democracy October 31, 2020
    UUA President Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray calls on Unitarian Universalists to support our democracy based on Unitarian Universalist theology and shares several resources to help UUs prepare for this historic election season. She wrote, “One thing we must be honest about is the reality that our democracy is under attack and has been for a long ...
  • Sawandi Olugbala – 1953-2020 October 18, 2020
    We are saddened to announce the passing of another member, Sawandi Olugbala. Sawandi was a passionate advocate for justice. As a former teacher, he taught us much, with his thought-provoking contributions to any discussion, warm smile and hugs, and life of dedication and perseverance. He will be greatly missed!
  • George Vockroth – 1928-2020 September 24, 2020
    We are saddened to announce the passing of our earliest member George Vockroth. George was warm and witty man, with a keen mind for science and generous heart. He was a regular presence at Service and Forums, lending his thoughtful reflections to our discussions, until health and vision problems prevented him from making the drive. ...

Our Stories

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

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

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

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30 Jun
06/30/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Special Guest Karissa Bowley will share with us about her environmental work in Mississippi with EnvironMentality, a company promoting recycling as a way of expressing [...]
Alliance of Sustainable Farms, Part 1
07/07/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest speaker, D.J. Baker, will lead a discussion on sustainable farming and ecology. Originally from Edmond, OK, D.J. Baker came to Mississippi to educate and [...]
14 Jul
07/14/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We will continue our discussion of the UUA Common Read: Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and the [...]
UUCJ Social Justice Book Circle
07/14/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Patricia Ice will facilitate our discussion of the UUA Common Read: Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and the [...]
Phoenix of the Grove Chapter of CUUPS
Join Phoenix of the Grove Chapter of CUUPS for the full moon ritual for the Buck Moon. The ritual will be outside in our beautiful [...]
21 Jul
07/21/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
This forum, led by Rick Childs, a retired Unitarian Lay Minister, who is in Jackson this summer to help the the last remaining abortion clinic [...]
The Ugly Abortion Situation
07/21/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
This forum, led by Rick Childs, a retired Unitarian Lay Minister, who is in Jackson this summer to help the the last remaining abortion clinic [...]
Medical Marijuana
07/28/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
According to the Marijuana Policy Project, Mississippi is one of the 23 states that have decriminalized personal use marijuana possession; however, data indicates that Mississippi’s marijuana [...]
28 Jul
07/28/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Transition Taskforce will meet this Sunday after service to discuss next steps.
RE Meeting and Demo
07/31/2019    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
All parents and those interested in volunteering for Religious Exploration are invited to this meeting where I’ll be sharing plans and presenting a demonstration of [...]
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30 Jun 19
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14 Jul
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21 Jul
The Ugly Abortion Situation
21 Jul 19
Jackson
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Medical Marijuana
28 Jul 19
Jackson
28 Jul
28 Jul 19
Jackson
Events on 07/31/2019
RE Meeting and Demo
31 Jul 19
Jackson