Due to the possibility of inclement weather, the Pride festival scheduled for this Sunday, October 11 has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 1. Volunteers, we will be contacting you to confirm your availability for the new date.  Volunteers Needed: Share the Love at Howard County Pride! Sunday, October 11 11-5 pm Symphony Woods, Columbia Let’s celebrate Pride and share the spirit of…

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.

I invite you to join me for a time of pause and reflection.  Together, we will practice twenty minutes of silent meditation. Silent meditation is a blessed opportunity to calm the mind, settle the spirit, and cultivate a sense of mindfulness. This spiritual practice emanates beyond those ten, twenty, or thirty minutes of silent focus on the breath. It alters daily living,…

The Xennialz Game Night meets every first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. We’ll have games and conversation. Anyone in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s are welcome.  This event is open to the public and folks are encouraged to share this event with anyone who may be interested. Contact Patrick Beben for information.  

On Sunday, November 8, Channing’s RE Youth Group will meet for a story and activities centered on the theme of courage, specifically on having courage to be our true selves. Please RSVP to Julia at youth.re@channingmc.org by Thursday, November 5 if you plan to have your children attend. (Parents are welcome to attend and participate as well!) Thanks! Religious Education for Youth is now…