Topic: Prophetic People

Are You Sanpaku?: Counterculture Foodways in Jackson, Mississippi

This Sunday we will explore the intersection of counterculture and food by looking at the role of key figures and institutions that shaped alternative food culture in Jackson, Mississippi. The cast of characters include Rene Rosenfeld, John Deming, Jr. of Life Call Holy Foods, Edge City, Grits & Greens, Rainbow, and Footprint Farms. The message will … Continue reading Are You Sanpaku?: Counterculture Foodways in Jackson, Mississippi

Service Swap: Commemorating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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This Sunday will be a very special service–or rather two special services. Rev. Shellie Poe, Safe Harbor Family Church, and Rev. Justin McCreary, UU Church of Jackson, will be reaching back into the shared histories of the Unitarian Universalism and United Church of Christ to commemorate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. through a … Continue reading Service Swap: Commemorating the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Decolonizing Thanks Giving: a Virtual Worship Service

This Sunday we will stream a worship service presented by Indigenous Unitarian Universalists in collaboration with Relations from local Tribal Communities, the UU Ministry for Earth, and Side With Love. Unitarian Universalism’s history during the Civil War era is directly connected to the creation of the mythos supporting the US Thanksgiving holiday and the historically … Continue reading Decolonizing Thanks Giving: a Virtual Worship Service