William E. Channing By allisonm123 Apr 7, 1780 Born in Newport Rhode Island Oct 30, 1803 Ordained minister of Congregational Church Oct 30, 1819 Earned the title of "apostle of Unitarianism" Oct 30, 1820 Organized a conference of liberal Congregational ministers Oct 30, 1825 American Unitarian Association Oct 2, 1842 Died in Bennington Vermont