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About Manchester UMC

Welcome

We extend God’s love and grace to ALL people. Therefore, as we journey toward a greater understanding of one another, we respect our human family’s diversity of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, family structure, marital status, socioeconomic status, education, political perspective, faith history and life experience.

About

Manchester UMC follows Jesus as we seek to Love God and Love Neighbor. We are a church with more than enough room for everyone. We invite you to come worship with us.

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Clergy & Staff

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Vision, Mission, & Beliefs

We are called to be an inclusive community of people who love Christ deeply, worship him passionately, and serve him boldly. We are called to make a difference for Christ by transforming church and community.

Worship

Everyone is invited to our table—come just as you are.

 

Manchester UMC offers diverse, engaging worship with inspiring sermons, beautiful music, heartfelt prayer, and meaningful moments. Join us for a worship experience that feels right for you, where we gather together in faith and fellowship.

Manchester UMC offers three unique worship opportunities:

Traditional - Casual

Saturdays | 5p
In Person & Online
Historic Chapel

Enjoy traditional-casual worship services in the 100-seat, 150-year-old, historic chapel. Lectionary-based preaching, prayers, hymns, and primarily traditional music in the form of jazz, gospel, contemporary, and classic organ. Communion is served each service.

Modern Worship

Modern

Sundays | 9a
In Person & Online
Sanctuary

The modern service at Manchester UMC provides a vibrant and relevant worship experience, led by a worship team that features drums, guitar, keyboard and other instruments. This service embraces more modern language and music.

Traditional

Sundays | 11a
In Person & Online
Sanctuary

Traditional worship at Manchester UMC embraces rituals and hymns tailored to the message of the day. Music is an important part of worship, with each service featuring hymns (old and new), a variety of musical groups, and our world-class pipe organ. A 100-member Chancel Choir along with other musical groups sing at this service throughout the year.

Sunday Mornings for Children and Youth

Nursery
Children Sunday School

Nursery

 

Manchester UMC’s Nursery Ministry provides loving, nurturing care for our youngest children. Developmentally appropriate toys and activities help them experience God’s love in a Christian environment.Our goal is to make their church experience a positive one from their very first day.

The nursery is open on Sunday mornings during the 9 and 11 am worship services.

Nursery care is available for:

  • 9-10a: Children 6 weeks – 2 years old
  • 11a-noon: Children 6 weeks – 2nd Grade
  • Children 3 years old – 5th Grade are welcome at Sunday School.

Children

 

Sundays at Manchester UMC, offer several different ways for the children of God and their families to grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible as they experience God with each other .

  • Sunday School, 3 Year Olds- 5th Grade
  • Kids Church, k-5
  • PRAYground- 2 Year Olds – 5th Grade
  • Worship Kits- pick up your worship kit at the Kiosk in the Lobby

Youth

Sundays at Manchester UMC, offer several different ways for the children of God and their families to grow in their faith and understanding of the Bible as they experience God with each other .

  • Sunday Squad (6-12 Grade)
  • Worship Kits- pick up your worship kit at the Kiosk in the Lobby
 
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History

The story of Manchester UMC dates back to the early 1800's and new chapters continue to be written.

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Worship Arts Endowment

Honoring Kevin McBeth and his 30 years of service to Manchester UMC Manchester UMC is excited to announce the creation of a new endowment fund. The Worship Arts Endowment is being established to honor Kevin McBeth and his 30 years of extraordinary leadership of the church’s Music and Worship Arts

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129 Woods Mill Rd.
Manchester, MO 63011
Tel: 636-394-7506

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Service Times

Saturday 5p
Traditional-Casual in Chapel

Sunday 9a
Modern in Fellowship Hall

Sunday 11a
Traditional in Sanctuary

Above worship services offered in-person & online.