UUJXN News

  • Cool Off & Charge Up June 17, 2023
    Due to the recent storms causing power outages, UUJXN is responding to the MS Rapid Response Coalition’s call for churches to serve as cooling and charging stations. We are open Saturday, June 18th until 5:30 pm if you need to cool off or charge your devices. We will be open again Sunday beginning at 10:30 am. ...
  • New Board Elected June 17, 2023
    At the Biannual Spring Congregational Meeting, a new Board was elected. Were so pleased to announce our 2023-2024 Board is: Jill Morgan, President-Elect Gwen Peavy, President Katie Coates, Past President Dianne Albertson, Secretary Lisa Dunn, Treasurer Amy Craig, 1st Trustee Evelyn Moore, 2nd Trustee
  • Proposed Changes to the UUA Principles June 10, 2023
    Article II of the UUA Bylaws, Principles and Purposes contains our principles which UU congregations and communities covenant to themselves as members of the UUA. The last revision was in 1987, but several requests have arisen to make changes to the principles. The UUA Board committed to establishing a study commission to propose revisions. On January ...

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!

Stacy Callender

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

Most churches only follow one religious tradition, but I am interested in exploring many. Here at UUJXN I can learn about many religious traditions and explore how their practices can be meaningful for me and my life!

Kat Chambers

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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 [...]
What Is IWOC? Unions In the Age of Mass Incarceration
08/04/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest speaker, Bezal Jupiter, will be talking about what Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee is, why it is necessary, and some of the events the IWOC [...]
UUCJ Work Day
08/10/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please help as we prepare our new classroom spaces for our young children! We'll be cleaning the space and painting the rooms. A pizza lunch [...]
Alliance of Sustainable Farms, Part 2
08/11/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Guest speaker, D.J. Baker, will lead the second part of a discussion on sustainable farming and ecology. Originally from Edmond, OK, D.J. Baker came to [...]
August's Full Moon Celebration
The ritual will be outside in our beautiful green space, and potluck will be inside under the A/C. It is an open circle, and children [...]
UUCJ Work Day
08/17/2019    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Please help as we continue to prepare our new spaces for our congregation! We'll be cleaning the space and painting the rooms. A pizza lunch [...]
Song Circle Forum
08/18/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We'll Rise Up Singing at the UUCJ Forum this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All ages are welcome! It's very casual. Bring your voice (and your [...]
Song Circle Forum
08/18/2019    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
We'll Rise Up Singing at the UUCJ Forum this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. All ages are welcome! It's very casual. Bring your voice (and your [...]
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
08/18/2019    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bring your favorite dish to share!
Monthly LGBT and Community Potluck
08/22/2019    
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for our monthly Potluck dinner.
UUCJ Work Day
08/24/2019    
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
ALL HANDS ON DECK!! We will be meeting at the West Street property and dividing the work among those present. We will have some people [...]
UUCJ Work Day
08/31/2019    
10:00 am - 4:30 pm
ALL HANDS ON DECK FOR MOVING AND PREPARATION!! Our work day will include moving all but the final essentials from our North State Street location [...]
Events on 07/28/2019
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
Events on 08/04/2019
Events on 08/10/2019
UUCJ Work Day
10 Aug 19
Jackson
Drum Circle
10 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/11/2019
Events on 08/16/2019
August's Full Moon Celebration
16 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/17/2019
UUCJ Work Day
17 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/18/2019
Song Circle Forum
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Song Circle Forum
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Monthly Potluck Luncheon
18 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/22/2019
Events on 08/24/2019
UUCJ Work Day
24 Aug 19
Jackson
Events on 08/31/2019
UUCJ Work Day
31 Aug 19
Jackson