UUJXN News

  • We Reached Our Goal! October 17, 2019
    Thank you to the 36 donors who pledged over $2700, exceeding the original goal, for supporting the Ordination of our Minister Justin McCreary! Rev. McCreary responded, “I want to send out a heartfelt thanks to the community of and around UUCJ who helped reach this goal. I believe when we really work together we are ...
  • Spiritual Restoration for A Peaceful Community October 13, 2019
    UUCJ is deeply saddened by the recent shooting near our campus. Rooted in our sixth principle, we work diligently to create a peaceful community where justice and compassion, not fear, lead our endeavors. We hope for a complete recovery for the individual injured and for the emotional and spiritual restoration of all affected. We will ...
  • Southern Region Leadership visits UUCJ September 23, 2019
    The Southern Region Leadership team joined UUCJ, leading the Forum and Sunday Service, on September 22nd! The team was in Jackson for a meeting on Saturday. As part of their visit, the team toured UUCJ’s new facilities and lunched with members and friends. Afterwards they visited the Civil Rights Museum. Thank you Southern Region Leaders for ...

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 … read more.

L. Patricia Ice

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

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, … read more.

(Former) Min. Justin McCreary

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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
11/28/2022    
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
11/30/2022    
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
12/02/2022    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us the first Friday of the month for family fun activities, including games and movies!    
Harvest the Power: Developing Lay Leadership
12/04/2022    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
For both new and experienced leaders, this series enriches and deepens leadership skills and the Unitarian Universalist faith journey of leaders. 1: Leadership Journey: This [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
12/05/2022    
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
12/07/2022    
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 [...]
CUUPS Full Moon Meditation - Online
12/08/2022    
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Chalice Scribes
12/12/2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Writing is a long-loved path to personal insight, spiritual discernment and self-expression. By bringing the practice of writing to the exploration of our monthly themes, [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
12/12/2022    
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
12/14/2022    
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 [...]
UUJXN-MRC Community Garden Meeting
12/19/2022    
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 Board Meeting
12/20/2022    
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
12/21/2022    
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 - Online
12/23/2022    
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 [...]
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
12/26/2022    
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 [...]
UUJXN Midweek Vespers Online
12/28/2022    
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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