Unitarian Universalist Church of Jacksonville

Sharon Scholl’s talk this Sunday is about The Bad Beautiful Bible, and why it divides people into opinion groups. Is there anything we might recognize as divine in it? Dr. Scholl is a retired Professor of Humanities from Jacksonville University and a long time member of our church.

Jim Monahan has dedicated more than three decades to the field of Hospice and Palliative Care. His work has ranged from direct counseling and volunteer service to program leadership. A central focus of his career has been helping African-Americans, veterans, and rural communities make informed end-of-life decisions. Beyond his clinical and advocacy work, Jim has

Our speaker for Sunday, September 14, is Dr. Sherry Magill, past president of the Jessie Ball DuPont Fund, who has been active in civic projects and citizen engagement. Her Substack weekly column deals with critical local issues. She currently chairs the Charles F. Kettering Foundation and LISC-Jacksonville Boards. Under her leadership our former main library was transformed

You are always where you need to be. When Ron’s father passed away after 93 extraordinary years, he was on the other side of the world. But it turned out, he was right where he was supposed to be, receiving prayers and blessings in ancient Buddhist temples. Wherever you are you are safe, you are

Haiden Baier (he/they) is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of lived experience as a transmasculine individual. He has dedicated his career to advancing mental health care and advocacy for queer and transgender communities, with a particular focus on supporting transgender and gender expansive youth in living authentically, finding purpose, and cultivating

Our guest speaker is Charles Gibbs, Director of Community Initiatives in the Office of the Mayor.  He has the task of designing a comprehensive approach to public safety, concentrating on crime prevention and intervention.

Speaker: Richard Ballard of the Nassau County Coalition for the Homeless

Four of our own congregation members discuss how they demand and stand up for social justice in our community and country, and how you can too. Watch and be inspired!

​Speaker Bio: Faye Johnson is the Chief Executive Officer of the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition, where she leads initiatives to support maternal and child health, health equity, and underserved communities across Jacksonville. Inspired by a family legacy of education, resilience, and service, Faye began her career in 1990 as a case manager for children

This Sunday we’re welcoming Reggie Fullwood, President and CEO of Operation New Hope, as our guest speaker this Sunday. With a background in public service and community development, Reggie now leads one of Florida’s most impactful reentry organizations, helping people rebuild their lives after incarceration through employment readiness, support services, and second chance opportunities. His

Mini-Concert: Tim Edwards & Jeanne Huebner Dr. Irvin PeDro Cohen is the third executive director of LISC Jacksonville. Dr. Cohen brings over 15 years of experience in community development to LISC’s Jacksonville office with a track record of leadership in programmatic development to impact challenged communities. As executive director, Cohen will lead LISC’s local staff and

This Sunday, June 29, will be the first Sunday in UUCJ’s Summer Series. This year’s theme is “Amplifying the Voices of Justice in your Community: What is your Call to Action?” We will have 8 Sundays of speakers, with leaders in the community as well as our own members offering their views from our lectern.

Dr. Victor Minke Huls share’s stories of his musical journey and examples of how music shapes and improves lives. 

As we reach the halfway point of the year, Peter Racine invites us to reflect on our shared journey—celebrating growth, community belonging, and exciting milestones ahead, including campus renewal and increased engagement. Together, we are shaping a spiritually healthy and socially impactful future.

The spirit of life isn’t out there—it’s in us. Peter Racine invites us to rediscover spirituality as something grounded, personal, and shared in community.

Peter Racine presents a powerful call to action: Why JFK’s words from 1961 are more urgent today than ever, and what we must do to defend the freedoms being stripped away right now.

Peter Racine explores how the natural cycles of death and rebirth in spring symbolize spiritual growth, renewal, and transformation in our lives – emphasizing that questioning beliefs and embracing change are essential parts of human development regardless of age or religious background.

In “The Likely Easter Story,” Sharon Scholl, a retired humanities professor, challenges traditional Easter narratives by examining historical evidence beyond biblical accounts. What really happened during Jesus’s final days? This thought-provoking sermon strips away centuries of embellishment to explore the historical figure whose teachings sparked a movement that outlived his ex...