Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Special Collection: READ USA READ USA is a Florida-founded organization with a national scope that develops grade-level readers, teen leaders, and transformational teachers with evidence-based, peer-to-peer tutoring and free book choice and ownership to end illiteracy, elevate the teaching profession, and equip and employ eager workforce talent. In…

Peter Racine highlights the significance of identifying and managing negative or toxic relationships to safeguard one’s spiritual and mental well-being. He underscores the challenges posed by political polarization and personal conflicts, advocating for maintaining integrity and empathy in navigating these situations.…

Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

When the beautiful diversity of our world is under attack, how should we respond? Sometimes we will need to fight for people’s dignity, sometimes we will need to build a beloved community, sometimes we will need to tend wounds, even our own, and sometimes all at once!Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Our guest speaker is the Rev. Paul Johnson, who was our Zoom minister during the Covid period. His topic is Congregational Polity and the balance between congregational independence and inter-church relationships. He holds Doctorates in both Ministry and Divinity from Meadville/Lombard Divinity School. He has served UU congregations in five states …

Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

The speaker for Sunday’s service is Tom Neilson. He’s also our mini-concert performer. Combining art with activism, Tom uses the power of folk music to advocate for human rights over the world, receiving two songs of the year awards as well as awards for his human rights work.Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

This is the second part of our exploration of the fourth Unitarian Universalist Principle: A Free and Responsible Search for Truth and Meaning. We will look at nature and natural laws and a scientific basis for discerning truth.Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Join us for our annual New Year’s retrospective with Donna Janesky!Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Award-winning writer Shutta Crum looks at why certain books (or other art) stay with us all our lives. What makes a particular book so special? She addresses what she calls the “4 Hs” of any book that matters. Those are “heart,” “hurt,” “hope,” and “humor.”Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Join Peter Racine in making gift-giving and receiving more meaningful as we explore our “spiritual or ethical cost of living” as Unitarian Universalists.Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Our favorite musician, Tim Edwards, will present our Sunday talk centered on his own life’s journey. We continue our monthly theme of Generosity with Sharon Scholl as our Worship Associate.Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Peter Racine leads a discussion on the importance of generosity, sharing personal anecdotes and reflections on giving money to those in need. He emphasizes aligning generosity with personal values, practicing self-generosity, and celebrates the congregation’s progress in extending generosity to both themselves and the community.…

The latest assault against liberalism began in the 1980’s and so successfully defamed the word that today even liberals avoid calling themselves such. Yet liberalism is the only ideology that has proven to advance both society and the individual throughout human history. In this sermon we’ll hear the reasons for this audacious claim and learn…

An exploration of the gift and challenge of having gratitude in all circumstances. Mini-Concert: Anne McKennon, flute and Jeanne Huebner, pianoBởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

We’ll look at the history of Halloween, both in the United States and in other parts of the world, how it has changed through the years and centuries, and why it has endured in popularity, with Americans expected to spend $12.2 billion in 2023 on decorations and costumes (including $480 million for pet costumes). We’ll…

In our spiritual journey, what thoughts and beliefs from our past have we let go of? What have we altered or kept? What new thoughts and beliefs have we added? Our speaker for today, Peter Racine, will lead us in this exploration.Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Constance Miller, “Who are the Quakers? What are their beliefs? How do they worship?” Mini-Concert: Timothy Edwards, violin & Jeanne Conner, pianoBởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Brian Paradise, Lois Hoeft, and Kathleen McKenzie talk about why they choose UUCJ.Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Rev. Lee Anne discusses the importance of free speech and freedom of the pulpit, underscoring the significance of open debate, challenges to preconceived notions, and the importance of connecting authentically through shared experiences and diverse perspectives.Bởi Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Continuing our summer theme on “How can We Change the World?,” Peter Racine will talk about the crisis facing Central America, particularly women and girls and the Foundation that he and his wife Kelly started seven years ago, The Center for Central American Empowerment, and it’s work to protect and empower women and girls, strengthen…

Come join us for our next installment for our Summer Series entitled “How can We Change the World?” This Sunday we are pleased to welcome Matt Hartley, the director of the UNF Interfaith Center. Mini-Concert: Donna Frost Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Donna Frost is a traveling troubadour with decades of performing and touring experien…