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Welcome to Channing Memorial Church

Channing is a Unitarian Universalist church serving Ellicott City, Catonsville and surrounding communities in Howard and Baltimore counties. 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.


Our mission is to

invite seekers into spiritual community,
connect souls in mystery and wonder, and
ignite compassion into action.

 

We are a church of liberal religious worship that inspires its members on their spiritual journeys. We

  • derive a common spiritual center from Jewish and Christian roots while drawing inspiration from other world religions;
  • promote religious education for all ages;
  • create a welcoming, supporting, and caring community;
  • and work together to build a better world.

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We are a Welcoming Congregation

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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.

Channing is my church because

Because of the people, who were immediately warm and engaging, and because of Channing’s particular “style” of spirituality, a unique combination of depth and inclusiveness -- Ostara

it is a place where I can sing with others. It reminds me what it is to be human. It is a place where I can hear life's most important stories. It challenges me to be better, every day -- David, a 12-year member

my friends are here -- A 10-year member

as one of Channing’s newest members, my experience has been that of a “homecoming”. And, I feel more at home with me in the process! -- Jodi Davidson

it is my spiritual home -- Ken Kalamuck

mind, spirit and heart are all nurtured in a seeking environment that respects individual traditions and experiences. Doris & Bill

I first came to Channing because it offered Jewish and Christian roots, with respect and study of other religions too. As a long-time member, this continues to be important to me -- a 20 year member

I find comfort in the familiar liturgy and strength in the inclusive theology -- Pam, a 16-year member