WELCOME

CHANNING MEMORIAL CHURCH

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Church Office Hours 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 9:00am-2:30pm

Closed Wednesday

The CMC Annual Meeting will be held in the Parish Hall Wednesday, May 22, at 6:30pm 

Special Hours May 22-29!

Open Wednesday, May 22: 2:00pm-6:30pm

Thursday, May 23, 10:00am-1:00pm

Closed Friday, May 24, Monday May 27 (Memorial Day), & Tuesday, May 28

Open Wednesday, May 29, 9:00am-2:30pm

We are currently in the middle of a large excavation project and do not have a handicap ramp to the Church Sanctuary available. 

Welcome to Channing Memorial Church, a congregation which believes everyone matters, all have freedom to express their faith in the way that is right for them, and all have something important to contribute. As a Unitarian Universalist congregation and member of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), we proclaim a life-affirming faith that lifts us to greater awareness of who we are and what we can become.

No matter where you are in your life journey, you’ll find at Channing Memorial
Church opportunities to grow, get connected and give back to the community.

Come! Experience spiritual growth, form new relationships, and make a positive impact on others.

Sunday worship starts at 10:00 a. m. in the Church Sanctuary, followed by Fellowship Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall. These events are important elements in the life of Channing. All people are welcome just as they are, as they come through our door.

Worship service attendees may park in the Elks’ parking lot from 9:00am-12:00pm on Sunday mornings while attending Sunday Services. Please place the bright orange parking permit on your dashboard where it is clearly visible. Permits are located on the table to the right as you enter the church.

  • Believing that the true expression of our religion is the way we live our lives -

    We, the members and friends of Channing Memorial Church, commit to use our diverse gifts in shared ministry as a catalyst for:

    Creating a wellspring of caring and compassion within a vital and inspirational community of all ages that values individuals throughout their lives,

  • Believing that the true expression of our religion is the way we live our lives -

    We, the members and friends of Channing Memorial Church, commit to use our diverse gifts in shared ministry as a catalyst for:

    Spiritual growth and intellectual exchange,

  • Believing that the true expression of our religion is the way we live our lives -

    We, the members and friends of Channing Memorial Church, commit to use our diverse gifts in shared ministry as a catalyst for:

    The honest and responsible use of the democratic process,

  • Believing that the true expression of our religion is the way we live our lives -

    We, the members and friends of Channing Memorial Church, commit to use our diverse gifts in shared ministry as a catalyst for:

    Stewardship of our historic sacred spaces,

  • Believing that the true expression of our religion is the way we live our lives -

    We, the members and friends of Channing Memorial Church, commit to use our diverse gifts in shared ministry as a catalyst for:

    Peace, justice, and respect for all people and our planet,

  • Believing that the true expression of our religion is the way we live our lives -

    We, the members and friends of Channing Memorial Church, commit to use our diverse gifts in shared ministry as a catalyst for:

    Positive change within our community and the world.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to creating and sustaining a foundation for our children which fosters their spiritual growth, guides their search for truth and empowers them to work for justice.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to encouraging exploration of spirituality by each individual.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to promoting greater love and understanding among ourselves, in our community, in our country, and in the world.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to reaching out to and serving others in our community, our country, and the world.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to shared ministry among our Minister, Staff, and Congregation to facilitate individual ministry and realize ministry together.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to maintaining and perpetuating this church as a memorial to the life and teachings of the Reverend Doctor William Ellery Channing, the founder of American Unitarianism, in Newport, Rhode Island, the town of his birth.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to providing welcoming space to support and promote our church’s ministry and programs for those within the congregation and beyond.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to finding and providing the resources necessary to realize our vision.

  • To what we are committed in order to achieve our vision -

    We are committed to practicing Congregational polity; coming together in a spirit of friendship to forge consensus on important decisions and then empowering our Minister, our Staff, and our Lay Leaders to take action to implement those decisions and realize our vision.