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ABOUT | Adult Faith Formation

Together, we study and learn about our faith...

Greetings!

Manchester UMC’s Adult Faith Formation Program provides opportunities to know God more deeply through intentional faith development and connection to community.

Whether you are seeking to study and learn about your faith, or are searching for authentic community in which to know and be known, we have options for you.

In our Online Catalog, you will find all of the current classes that we offer. These classes meet throughout the week, online and in-person. Some of these classes are short term and some are long term. We have multiple offerings including:

Our weekly Sermon Reflection Study is produced in-house based on the sermon for the week. The Sermon Reflection Study allows for groups to grow deeper in faith and community. There are many different groups that meet throughout the week, and are open to everyone with no homework required.

Are you currently, or are interested in being an Adult Faith Formation leader? Check out our Leader Resource page for helpful links and more information.

There is always an opportunity for you to connect with others, and to grow deeper in your faith and commitment to God here at Manchester UMC.  Community matters.  Our faith is not meant to be practiced alone. Let’s do this church thing together!

Faith Formation

Online Catalog

Lists all upcoming short-term and long-term classes

Short-Term Classes

Classes that are 1 to 6 weeks

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Long-Term Classes

Groups that are on-going

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Leader Resources

Leader support & resources

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Sermon, Exactly How did I get here, Mark 6:30-44
Sermons

Exactly How Did I Get Here? Part II

The Scripture for this final sermon is Mark 6:30-44. In this passage, Jesus recommends a time of rest and spiritual renewal for the disciples. The twelve had just returned from a mission during which they preached and healed. Jesus thought his closest followers needed a Sabbath, so he led them to a deserted place to recuperate. But Jesus’s planned retreat was interrupted because the crowds discovered where he was and packed the place. In this setting, Jesus demonstrates his compassion, showing himself to be the Good Shepherd as he cares for his people, sacrificing his own much-needed rest.

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Member Name Tag Request

New Name Tag Request If you are a member and need a new name tag, please Order a Name Tag Here. Please complete this registration form and payment of $11. If you would like to fill out a form in person, please visit us at the information desk on Sundays

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Sermons

In God We Trust

Throughout the centuries, “trust in God” has been a frequent theme in our prayers, our hymns and our sacred songs. It is certainly a biblical theme as well. There are 182 references to “trust” in the Bible, and most of these refer to us placing our trust in God. In America, our money even proclaims “In God We Trust.” I invite you to join us for worship this weekend as we take a look at Psalm 105 and at the refrain, “In God We Trust.” Does that mean that we expect God will “fix” everything? What about free will? How should we really trust in God?

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