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Rev. Andy Bryan Rev. Jim Peich Welcome If you have decided to make Manchester UMC your church home, we celebrate that decision and invite you

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Livestream

You can view Manchester UMC’s livestream feed above and also through Facebook. All videos are also available on-demand through Manchester UMC’s Facebook page afterwards. You do

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Serving

Mission Opportunities

Manchester UMC is a church that strives to follow our scriptural calling to serve God by serving our neighbor. Putting our faith into action is

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Truth

“Confession is just spiritual language for truth-telling” (from the Arthur Riley devo). When we confess, sharing the truth about ourselves with God and with one

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Adult Groups

CONNECTION | Hospitality Groups

Hospitality Groups Hospitality groups at Manchester UMC are a group of people who enjoy welcoming and helping others.  Individuals are need your warmth and enthusiasm

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Pastor's Note

Truth

 Today, as I compose this note, it is the third anniversary of “The Shutdown.” March 13, 2020 was the day that St. Louis County issued

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Sermons

Lament

Lament is a gift from God. It allows us to name and appropriately celebrate the goodness of what was lost. Lent is a season for

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Social Justice

SOCIAL JUSTICE | Action

Social Justice teams in action Previous image Next image Join a Social justice ministry team If you are interested in getting more involved in social

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Human Resources

Employee Time Off Request

Manchester UMC employees should use the below form to request/report time off from work. When possible, please complete the form at least 1 month in

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Drama and Scenic Arts

The mission of the Manchester UMC Drama Ministry is to open the hearts and minds of those we serve through the use of dramatic arts,

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Social Justice

SOCIAL JUSTICE | Education

Classes and events Intuitive Eating Support Group Mondays | Jan. 23-May 22 at 4pm Using the book, Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach, 4th edition

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ABOUT | MISSIONS

Serving Why Serve? Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various

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Adult Classes

ADULT | Leader Resources

Manchester UMC’s Adult Faith Formation Program provides opportunities to know God more deeply through intentional faith development and connection to community. Classes meet throughout the week, online

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Sermons

Mortality

There is meaning in mortality, there is a balance between life and death. Lent is a season that creates the time and space to reflect

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Social Justice

SOCIAL JUSTICE | Awareness

Join the ManchesterUMC Facebook page Stay up to date on what our Social Justice ministry is doing by joining the Manchester UMC Facebook page. Sticker

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ABOUT | SOCIAL JUSTICE

Social justice ministry Mission, Vision and Values The Mission of the Social Justice ministry is to do good, seek justice, and correct oppression through awareness,

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Pastor's Note

Mortality

Lent is a season to reflect on the reality of our mortality. In fact, that is this week’s focus word in our series “This Here

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Sermons

Hunger

Matthew tells us that Jesus was “famished” after his time in the wilderness. Pain is a hunger that looks not for nourishment, but for numbing.

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Adult Classes

ADULT | Catalog

Adult Faith Formation Classes Know God More Deeply Through Intentional Faith Development & Connection In this Online Catalog, you will find all of our Spring

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Other Ensembles

Manchester United Methodist Church has a long-standing history of music and the worship arts. There are ensemble opportunities for musicians of all ages and experiences.

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Sermons

No Day But Today

Death can change lives for good. In the musical, Angel’s community was eventually changed for good by his death. It took time and work to

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ADULT | Long Term Classes

All are welcome! Manchester UMC offers a variety of adult long term classes where you can connect with other people as you learn and grow

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Connecting

Community Dinners

Open to the public Join us for dinner! On Wednesdays, multiple generations gather from 5:30 to 6:30p for an affordable community dinner in Fellowship Hall

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MODERN WORSHIP

The vision for Modern Worship is to honor God by building up a community of people who desire to authentically live life in a way

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Adult Classes

ADULT | Short Term Classes

All Are welcome! Manchester UMC offers short term classes that cover a variety of timely and intriguing topics. These classes are from one to six

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ABOUT | YOUNG ADULTS

all are welcome About the Young Adult Ministry Here at Manchester, we know that different age groups have different needs.  Our young adult ministries provide

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Pastor's Note

Season of Dignity

This weekend we will close out our worship series “Changed for Good” with a focus on the 1996 musical “Rent.” “Rent” is a remarkable musical,

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You’ve Got to be Taught

When “South Pacific” hit the Broadway stage in 1949, it definitely got the theatrical world’s attention! The show won TEN Tony Awards, including Best Musical

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Sermons

You Will be Found

Palm Sunday is the celebration of a divine reign that is both here and not yet here. It is the fulfillment of a promise that

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Sermons

Change of Heart

Mary Poppins is a prophet like Ezekiel, speaking into the Banks family and specifically to Mr. Banks. She breaks his heart of stone, giving him

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Pastor's Note

Change of Heart

The film “Mary Poppins” debuted in 1964. It received a total of 13 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and it won five Oscars. In

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Changed for Good

In Wicked, there is a difference between being changed for the “better” and changed for “good.” “Better” is the standards of the world, the expectations

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About

what we believe

God God is Love We believe that God is love. God is the creator of the universe and source of all that is good. God

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About

Leadership Board

2023 Leadership Board The Leadership Board is the governing body of Manchester UMC. The Leadership Board, as a whole, fulfills the functions of Church Council,

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Pastor's Note

Changed For Good

The novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” was published in 1995. Written by Gregory McGuire, the novel explores

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Sermons

Patience

We live in a culture that does not like to wait. However, Scripture teaches that we ought to be patient, and upholds patience as a

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Pastor's Note

Patience

“Lord, give me patience, and give it to me NOW!” It is a human inclination to want what we want when we want it. Often

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Here is My Servant

At the beginning of a calendar year, we pause to renew and refresh ourselves. As we do, we look ahead into the year to come

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Latest News

Check back weekly for the latest news and events at Manchester UMC! Youth Small Group Serving at the Tree Lot Night at the BistroTickets are

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Pastor's Note

Discipleship Promises

The next two weekends are important ones for Manchester UMC. The church calendar is relatively empty, as we experience a few weeks of hiatus before

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Thank You, Corrine!

We give thanks for the ministry of Corrine Thompson over the past 23 years. In her role as the Accounts Receivable Coordinator in the Finance

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Our Clergy and Staff

Rev. Brenda Stobbe

Welcome Pastor Brenda! Manchester UMC is excited to welcome Rev. Brenda Stobbe as the next Director of Children and Family Ministries for Manchester UMC. As previously shared, our beloved Chessey

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News from Manchester UMC

Lobby on Sunday at Manchester UMC during the Broadway Revue. HungerSaturday, February 25Chapel / 4p / Traditional Casual Sunday, February 26Fellowship Hall / 9a /

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Share Your Thoughts

In just a few years, Manchester UMC will celebrate its 200th birthday and begin Century 3 together as a congregation! In prepration for this milestone,

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Truth

“Confession is just spiritual language for truth-telling” (from the Arthur Riley devo). When we confess, sharing the truth about ourselves with God and with one another, it sets us...

Truth

 Today, as I compose this note, it is the third anniversary of “The Shutdown.” March 13, 2020 was the day that St. Louis County issued a “Stay At Home”...

Lament

Lament is a gift from God. It allows us to name and appropriately celebrate the goodness of what was lost. Lent is a season for intentional lament, to embrace...