Dear Channing Members and Friends, During my sabbatical, I delved deeply into the teachings of Buddhism. One book that stood out as especially meaningful and applicable was When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chödrön. Chödrön, an ordained Tibetan Buddhist nun, offers insightful guidance for navigating life’s inevitable challenges. Drawing from the ancient wisdom of her faith tradition, she teaches that patterns of suffering and…

All are welcome to join us for worship Sundays at 11:00 AM. The service will be multi-platform, both in-person and streamed onto Zoom.  A recording will be available on the church’s YouTube channel no later than the following Tuesday. “Becoming Whole” with Rev. Jane Bennett Smith What does it mean to embody one’s full, whole self? Beneath the layers and façades imposed…

You are welcome to a Special Sundays After where we will discuss our ongoing relationship with People Acting Together in Howard [PATH]! Back in January, 14 of you participated in the listening campaign that PATH (People Acting Together in Howard) conducted across Howard County. Over the course of two meetings, members shared their stories and current concerns, as part of PATH’s efforts to…

For those attending in-person, we will gather downstairs for conversation. For those attending on Zoom, grab your coffee or preferred beverage and stick around for virtual coffee hour.  Usually, we break into smaller “breakout” rooms to allow small groups to talk. For more information, contact us.