SAVE THE DATE!
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: 4-9Â p.m.
Location: North Parking Lot | Manchester UMC
Description: Join us this fall as we celebrate 200 years of faith, community, and ministry! This milestone event will be filled with fun for all ages, featuring glowing activities and decorations, historical highlights from our church’s rich past, delicious food, games, music, and plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate together. Whether you’ve been part of our story for decades or are just getting to know us, we invite you to be part of this special evening as we honor our history, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future. Come glow with us as we mark 200 years of loving God and loving neighbor!
Schedule for the Evening:
4PM – Dedication of Historical Chapel and new time capsule, featuring string quartet
5 to 6:30PM – Bingo, Face Painting, Cemetery Tours, Food Service, Pickleball Games, and other activities
5 to 8PM – Pumpkin Painting, Balloon Artists, Card/Board Games, Hayrides, and more
6:30PM – 200th Anniversary Recognition followed by live music, Bonfires with S’mores, and more
8:15PM – Closing musical celebration in the Sanctuary
This is a free event so bring the family and invite your neighbors and friends to attend worship and enjoy these fun festivities!
Interested in Volunteering?
This event cannot happen without YOUR help! Our volunteers are a huge reason this event is a success every year and we are asking for help once again! We need volunteers to help throughout! Volunteers can assist with setup, food preparation, and tear-down.
If you have questions about volunteering, please get in touch with Ethan Massey.
