Together, we study and learn about faith.
We extend a warm invitation to explore our Adult Faith Formation classes. At Manchester UMC, there are continual opportunities for you to engage with like-minded individuals and deepen your spiritual journey and devotion to God. Emphasizing the significance of community, we believe that practicing faith is a collective endeavor.
Let us embark on this spiritual journey together as a church community, and check out these classes!
Sundays
Mondays
Tuesdays
Morning
Evening
Wednesdays
Morning
Evening
Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Upcoming Classes
March 2026
Separation of Church & Hate
Thursdays: March 5 – 26, 2026 Time: 10:30-11:20 a.m. Location: Room 226 | Manchester UMC Leader: Becky Strickland OR Wednesdays: March 25 – April 15, 2026 Time: 6:30-7:20 p.m. Location: Room 226 | Manchester UMC Leader: Becky Strickland Description: Curious about how today’s religious landscape stacks up against the teachings of Jesus? Or hoping to […]
Guided Artistic Prayers
Class Options: Mondays, Feb. 23 – Mar. 30 | 12:15 – 12:45p (Bring your lunch) | Room 221 Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – Apr. 1 | 6:10 – 6:30p | Room 311 Thursdays, Feb. 26 – Apr. 2 | 1:30-2:00p | Room 221 Leader: Becky Strickland Description: Create a ‘visual prayer’ during Lent! The entire community […]
Reflections Class
Date: Fridays, January 9 – May 29, 2026 Time: 10:00-11:30 a.m. Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader: Barb Bess This is a group of mature women who enjoy reading and discussing a variety of religious themed books, by authors Adam Hamilton, Phillip Yancey, Henri Nouwen, and many others. Seeing Gray in a World of […]
Men’s Bible Study
Day: Saturdays Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Format: Online Only Zoom ID#: 807 155 411 Passcode: 241385 Leaders: Rev. Steve Harbaugh and Kevin Tobin Description: Grab a cup of coffee and join us at 9 a.m. on Saturday! It’s a great way to learn about the Bible and meet other men at Manchester UMC. Join us as […]
Christian Fellowship
Date: Sundays through May 17, 2026 No class on Sunday, April 5 – Easter Time: 9:00-10:00 a.m. Location: Room 222 | Manchester UMC Leader: John Higdon This is a fun group with lots of fellowship! We love to get to know everyone and enjoy newcomers! Join this group as they study the weekly Sermon Reflection […]
Joy Class
Sundays | 9:30-10:30 a.m. Room 219 | Manchester UMC Leader: Jane Carr Winter 2025-2026 December 7, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Theme: Light. Life. Salvation. For our winter quarter, Adult Bible Studies will be considering two major questions: Who is Jesus? Who are we? These lessons and Scriptures around the theme of “Light. Life. Salvation.” will build […]
Alpha Class
Date: Sundays through May 2026 No Class April 5, 2026 – Easter Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leaders: Shared Leadership Description of Current and Upcoming Studies: Acts: Catching Up with the Spirit March 1 – 12, 2026 Description: In Acts: Catching up with the Spirit, author and biblical scholar […]
4 Weeks with the Gospels
Sundays: February 15 – March 8, 2026 Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m. Location: Room 311 | Manchester UMC Leader: Debbie Irving OR Wednesdays: February 11 – March 11, 2026 (No class on February 18, 2026) Time: 6:30-7:20 p.m. Location: Room 221 | Manchester UMC Leader: Becky Strickland Description: Whether you are new to Bible study or looking […]
Adult Singles Bible Study
Date: Sundays Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Room 309 | Manchester UMC Leader: Ralph Burns Description: This study of Mark’s Gospel will be based on two sources, including “The Gospel of Mark” by Dr. Amy Levine, Vanderbilt Univ. distinguished Professor emeritus of N.T and Jewish Studies, with in-depth explanations of terms that have […]
Guided Artistic Prayers
Class Options: Mondays, Feb. 23 – Mar. 30 | 12:15 – 12:45p (Bring your lunch) | Room 221 Wednesdays, Feb. 25 – Apr. 1 | 6:10 – 6:30p | Room 311 Thursdays, Feb. 26 – Apr. 2 | 1:30-2:00p | Room 221 Leader: Becky Strickland Description: Create a ‘visual prayer’ during Lent! The entire community […]
Centering Prayer
Day: Mondays No class on Monday, Jan. 19 or Feb. 16, 2026 Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Format: Zoom Only (provided after registering) Leaders: Lou Kimmell Centering Prayer, traditionally called contemplative prayer, is a method of prayer which prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence. It facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer […]
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Date: Tuesdays, January 6 – May 19, 2026 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Zoom ID#: 811 0403 5197 Passcode: Jesus Leader: Rev. Brenda Becker Description: For many Christians, what we believe necessarily evolves in response to insights into the Bible, to questions or doubts we face, to changes in life circumstances, […]
No event found!
Powered by Modern Events Calendar
