Welcome to Channing Memorial Church
Channing is a Unitarian Universalist church serving Ellicott City, Catonsville and surrounding communities. Here, the focus is on the question, not the answer. If you searched and found this website, you may be looking for a religious community that nurtures your spirituality. If you are also open to being challenged spiritually, we may be the place for you.
Read a brief description of a typical Sunday worship service.
We provide child care for infants and religious education for children and youth during worship services. In the summer, children are welcome to attend the summer services at Bethany Lane or at the location indicated.
To build a church of liberal religious worship that assists its members to meet their own spiritual needs and their responsibilities to others.
- To derive a common spiritual center from Jewish and Christian roots, drawing inspiration from other world religions.
- To promote religious education for all ages.
- To provide a welcoming, supporting, and caring community.
- To identify and respond to needs in the larger community.
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Channing Memorial Church is a Welcoming Congregation. We welcome everyone seeking a spiritual home regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation.
