Groups & Classes

Groups & Classes

Soto Zen Group

For all interested in zazen meditation and discussion, come sit with us in the Anthony Room on Saturdays 1:30pm-3:00pm (12:30pm for any newcomers) and Monday evenings 7:00pm-8:30pm. Reach out to group director Bill Mayhew at  or communications director Bret Crews at . Meetings available over Zoom as well.

Playing with Ideas June 28

On June 28, UUCJ has substituted the UU General Assembly Sunday Service that will start at 10:00 am and maybe as long as one and a half hours.    Playing With Ideas will start at 9:30 as usual.  Those individuals who wanted to see UUGA Sunday Service can leave the meeting to watch UU GA Sunday Service.  Carlos Fraticelli will hosting the Playing With Ideas Zoom session on his laptop and will mute himself to watch the UUGA Sunday Service…

Thanks for Continuing to Make Donations During the Coronavirus Crisis

Arlington Community Services is open Monday-Friday, 9-12, to serve the community.  Please drop off donations and mail donations to Arlington Community Services, 1450 Rogero Road, Jacksonville, FL 32211.  UUCJ-ACS Teamsters delivered 63 pounds this week, of which 33 pounds was funded by a cash donation sent to Carlos Fraticelli. Current needs are:  canned peas, corn, soup, meats, tomatoes, gravy, dry milk, instant potatoes, Hamburger Helper, pasta and rice Sides, Jiffy Cornbread Mix, peanut butter, jelly, laundry detergent, toilet paper, and bottled…

Women of All Ages Canceled

Meeting for Women of all Ages on March 24th at 6 p.m. located at the Regency Library,  has been canceled. Announcements will be made as situation changes. Please stay tuned. Thank you.

Playing with Ideas

Upcoming Topics: March 15:  Founding Myths: Why the United States was not founded on Judeo-Christian Beliefs – Fred W. Hill Playing with Ideas meets 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sundays in the Anthony Room. Note: Though our in-campus worship service is cancelled, Playing with Ideas will continue to hold meetings on campus until further notice.

Spiritual Studies

Spiritual Studies meets 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sundays in the Channing Room unless noted otherwise. March 8: God In All Worlds: Anthology of Contemporary Spiritual Writing by Lucinda Vardey. Current topic: Revelation: Archetypes, Myth, Ritual Format: Relevant material to be read out loud by participants is provided by the facilitator or presenter at the beginning of each session, followed by a lively discussion. So, no prep or homework required, no need to purchase books, and ALL ARE WELCOME! Note: Though our in-campus worship…

Weekday Book Club News

We will be meeting in UUCJ’s social hall, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Selections: April 6: Evicted, non-fiction by Micheal Desmond(339.460973 Desmond) All are welcome.

UUCJ Women of All Ages March 10

UUCJ Women of All Ages meet in the Regency Library conference room on Tuesday, March 10, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. All women who are members or friends of UUCJ are welcome at any time.

Healthy Eating Class March 1

Healthy Eating Class: Sunday, March 1, 12:30 in the Fletcher room. Where are you going to get your protein if you don’t eat meat? Chef Lisa and Allen Tilley will show us how to make delicious meat alternatives. Sampling encouraged!

UUCJ Women of All Ages February 25

UUCJ Women of All Ages meet Tuesday, Feb. 25, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Location of the February 25 meeting of UUCJ Women of All Ages has changed. This is a one-time only change of place.  Please contact Yanella Parra at (904) 477-7728 or Paige Slade for details. All women members or friends of UUCJ are invited.