Channing UU Church - Edmond, OK

02/23/2026

As was brought up by one of our members, there is an issue going on with Wat Lao. It is a Lao Buddhist temple located in OKC. The community is concerned about actions taken by the current Board of Directors - including their decision to abruptly evict a monk that has resided there for 30 years, in such a way that would leave him homeless. The community is saying there are better ways to do this if they no longer wish for him to live there.

All they are asking for is a meeting with the Board, so they and the community can communicate.

There is a link to a petition in the comments. It would be much appreciated.

01/25/2026

I am heartbroken and grieving alongside you all, beloveds, as we bear witness to yet another murder of an observer in Minneapolis. May these words of prayer be a small comfort in these terrible times.

Read the full text of the prayer in UU World, available at the link in the comments below.

01/23/2026

For anyone who is NOT on the email list - We are cancelling in-person church services this Sunday due to weather concerns. We WILL still have services, just via zoom. If you need the link, please let us know!

Stay safe, and stay warm.

The impending winter weather threatens a triple whammy - heavy snow, ice and extremely low temperatures. Oftentimes, we only have one of those things. When we have had at least two or even three, those are the storms we remember for decades, because they can affect roads, power and water pipes.

Time will tell whether we remember this storm, but please prepare for all the possibilities.

First and foremost, I remind you that with 9,000 lane miles in the city limits, our 32 plows have to stay focused on the snow routes. That map is pictured below. Also below is also a link to various versions of it. Stay home if you can, but if you have to get out, plan your journey around the snow routes.

Also, protect your home by dripping interior faucets along exterior walls, and opening cabinets.

Check on people you think might be vulnerable. And know that our homelessness service provider community is out there offering people shelter. Shelters are adding space and there is always room for one more.

Thank you as always to the many city employees who will be out there this weekend and beyond so we can stay home.

Below is that link to the snow route map and other winter weather resources.

Stay warm, stay safe.

https://www.okc.gov/Services/Public-Safety/Emergency-Preparedness/Know-What-to-Do/Winter-Weather

01/16/2026

Join us for some of our events this month:
Game Night is TONIGHT at 6:30 pm
Our Men's+Q group will meet on Jan 19th at 2pm, at Summer Moon in Edmond.
Jan 25th is our monthly Potluck!
And our Book Group will meet on Jan 27th at 1:30pm.

Our CUUPs group will meet on Feb 1st to celebrate Imbolc. Check out their FB group page (linked in the comments) for details!

11/20/2025

Today we honor the lives of transgender people lost to anti-trans violence. We remember them with love, speak their names with reverence, and hold space for the grief, resilience, and brilliance within trans communities.

This day calls us to deepen our solidarity, confront the systems that cause this harm, and commit to building a world where all trans people can live safely, freely, and fully.

11/20/2025

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The last several years have been record breaking for violence against gender nonconforming people. There are numerous serious political and legal threats facing transgender people right now. Hateful people are feeling more and more emboldened to act, and our trans and nonbinary siblings are absolutely feeling the culture shift.

Unitarian Universalism, as a faith, affirms and celebrates all forms of diversity. We respect that people know themselves best, and we encourage self-determination. We are called to support all people in their search for truth and meaning, and that includes trans and nonbinary people.

Today we mourn the lives lost to hateful violence, and we celebrate the resilience of those who are still standing. We pray for a day when violence and harassment is no longer an expectation for trans and nonbinary people's daily existence.

Today, UU President Rev. Sofía Betancourt, PhD joins faith leaders across traditions in releasing an interfaith statement proclaiming:

Transgender, intersex, and nonbinary people are holy, whole, and worthy of love and protection.

Together, we call out the misuse of religion to justify harm and lift up our shared moral responsibility to protect the dignity, safety, and sacred worth of all people.

Read the full letter in UU World at the link in the comments.

10/20/2025

🪔Wishing a bright and joyful Diwali to all who celebrate!
May the light of this season shine with love, hope, and new beginnings. ✨

10/11/2025

There are many reasons to be out and proud, just as there are many reasons someone might not be ready.

No matter who you are, and how open you are to sharing, you are loved by God and the Universe, just as q***r as they made you!

Happy coming out day!

🌈✨ Happy National Coming Out Day! ✨🌈

Whether you're out, not yet, or somewhere in between — you are loved and valued just as you are.

Coming out is a personal journey, and there's no right or wrong time to share your truth. Remember, your identity is yours to own, and you deserve to be celebrated every day, no matter where you are on your path. 🏳️‍🌈

Sending love, strength, and solidarity to everyone today. We honor and support you, always. ❤️✨

08/06/2025

The August Channing Speaker Schedule

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