~ 1780 - 1842
William Ellery Channing (1780-1842) was an American Unitarian preacher and theologian, known for his advocacy of liberal Christianity and the establishment of the Unitarian movement in the United States. He emphasized the importance of reason and individual conscience in religious faith and was a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement. Channing's writings and sermons had a significant impact on American religion and social reform during the early 19th century.