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
Tuesdays, Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Mar. 10, May 12
6:00 – 8:00p | Joey B’s (Manchester)
Wednesdays
Morning
Evening
Thursdays
Thursdays, Oct. 16, Dec. 11, Feb. 12, Apr. 9
6:00 – 8:00p | Joey B’s (Manchester)
Fridays
Saturdays
Upcoming Classes
October 2025
Christian Fellowship
Date: Sundays 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 us as we study the weekly Sermon Reflection study. Click here to download the weekly Sermon Reflection Study. Newcomers are always […]
Joy Class
Sundays | 9:30-10:30 a.m. This class is taking the summer off and will return Sunday, September 7. Room 219 | Manchester UMC Leader:Â Jane Carr Fall 2025 This Fall, the Joy Class will be returning to study the Adult Bible Study which is a comprehensive Bible study plan with spiritual practices to deepen your relationship […]
Alpha Class
Date:Â Sundays, September 7 – May 2026 Time:Â 9:30-10:30 a.m. Location:Â Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leaders:Â Shared Leadership Description of Upcoming Studies:Â The Bible With and Without Jesus September 14 – October 19, 2025 Two scholars take readers through the most popular Hebrew Bible passages quoted in the New Testament to reveal what the […]
Sojourners
Date: Sundays, Starting September 7, 2025 Time:Â 9:30-10:45 a.m. Location:Â Room 309 | Manchester UMC Leader:Â Prudy Bertolino Join the Sojourners class as they study: Summer Break:Â June 1 – September 1 – The Sojourners class will take the summer off and return on September 15. The Divine Nature of Creationism through the Seasons of […]
Women’s Retreat Ministry
Date: Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5 Location: Toddhall Retreat Center in Columbia, Illinois Leader: Vicki Samuels Vision and Mission of the Women’s Retreat Ministry:  Make a positive difference for women through love, encouragement, relationship building, and developing faith formation practices. Description: A weekend to explore The Hidden Commandment…“Love the Lord your God with all […]
Monday Morning Sermon Reflection Study with Rev. Nancye Dunlap
Date: Mondays, September 8,2025 – April 27, 2026 Time: 10:00-11:00 a.m. Zoom ID#: 297 417 694   Passcode: 360676 Leader: Rev. Nancye Dunlap The Sermon Reflection Study Groups studies are open to everyone and no homework is required. These groups meet weekly and you can join any time. They are offered on Sunday or Monday […]
Centering Prayer
Day: Mondays 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 into a receptive prayer of resting in God. Newcomers are […]
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Date: Tuesdays, September 2 – December 16, 2025 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Room 226 | Manchester UMC Zoom ID#: 811 0403 5197  Passcode: Jesus Leader: Rev. Brenda Becker Description: Our study this fall will be a discussion of a video series: SEARCHING FOR THE HISTORICAL JESUS. Who was this man? Where did he come […]
Making Disciples
Date: Tuesdays, Starting September 9, 2025 – May 2026 Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Format: Online Only Zoom ID#: 314 779 879  Passcode: 697261 Leader: Rev. Nancy Wilson Description: Join this fun Bible study group as we learn about six significant people from the Old Testament! They are Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Ruth, David, and Esther. Each week, […]
Tuesday Evening Sermon Reflection Study with Becky Strickland
Date: Tuesdays, September 9, 2025 – April 28, 2026 Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Zoom ID#: 262 229 133  Passcode: 203227 Leader: Becky Strickland The Sermon Reflection Study Groups studies are open to everyone and no homework is required. These groups meet weekly and you can join any time. They are offered on Sunday or Monday […]
Growing in Faith Bible Study
Dates:Â Wednesdays, Sept. 3 – May 6, 2026 Format:Â In-Person and All are Welcome Time:Â Â 6:30-8:30p Location:Â Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:Â Jana Lippard Description: This Bible study group will begin with an overview of eight Christian denominations and faith traditions. Then this in-depth Bible study class will focus on select books of the Old […]
Parent Group
Date: Wednesdays, Sept. 10 – Dec. 17, 2025 Time:Â 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location: Room 141 Leaders: Kristen Blacksher and Kasey Beaton Description: This parent group offers a variety of topics with more relaxed time to hang out, play games, and be in fellowship with one another. Topics may include mental health, screen time/media with kids […]
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