Welcome to the Channel

We are a community of progressive Christians, who are cultivating deep, inclusive spaces to explore faith.

No matter who you are, you are welcome here.

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And Equally Loved

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The Channel Network
Asynchronous community and tools available any time of day or night. This space is great for exploring in your own way, and in your own time. You’ll find spiritual practices to try, thoughts to inspire you, and the opportunity to connect with others.

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Doubts, questions, and diverse perspectives are invaluable tools for growth. Whether you are new to faith, have been a lifelong practitioner, or even if you have been hurt by the church, we invite you to join us as we embark on a journey of spiritual growth, healing, and connection. From scripture and theological studies to prayer circles, to in person gatherings, we offer experiences crafted to help you find deeper connection with God, yourself, others and creation.

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Online Live Gatherings
via Zoom on Monday nights @ 7pm EST. In the first 30 minutes, we spend time on hospitality and community connection. In the second 30, we share a prayer practice, and a meditation on Scripture.

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In-person Gatherings
For those with geographic proximity, these occasional, in person gatherings help connect people through face to face interaction, justice projects, and spiritual encouragement.

What’s New at The Channel:

  • 2024 General Conference Allows United Methodists to Move Toward Justice

    Removal of Harmful Language Historic decisions ended a 50+ year long stance against LGBTQ people by an overwhelming majority vote of 523 to 161. This effectively ended the United Methodist Church’s exclusion of our queer…

  • Zoe Empowers

    “Zoe Empowers” empowers orphaned children and youth-led, vulnerable families to overcome poverty, move beyond charity, and experience meaningful lives. Through a global network of local organizations, Zoe Empowers provides a scalable and sustainable framework in…

  • Social Action on Creation Justice

    Check out these resources from Methodists for Social Action on Creation justice. If you follow the post to the bottom, there are some links for action within the UMC, and news about action that is…

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