Adults

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

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Staff Maintenance Request

For Staff Use Only Please complete this form and carefully read the following information. Request Maintenance at Manchester UMC Once a Maintenance Project Request form

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Adult Groups

Community Dinners Volunteer Team

Our Mission We aim to foster multi-generational relationships and facilitate discipleship at Manchester UMC through food and programs on Wednesday evenings. Our Purpose Sign-up to

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About

Children’s Choirs

The Children’s Choirs allow children to experience the joy of music and worship together as they serve in cultivating their talents in ministering to our

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Stephen Ministry
About

Care Ministry

Prayer & Comfort Our mission is to care. Manchester UMC has a number of ministries that offer care and support. From dealing with grief, divorce,

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Realm Training Resources

Realm is the online Chuch Information System for Manchester UMC. Realm can be accessed using your computer (web) or your mobile device (Realm Connect App).

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Adult Groups

Historical Ministry

Date: 1st Monday of the MonthTime: 9:00a to NoonLocation: Rooms 226, 227 & 228Ministry Leader: Keith Brown Manchester United Methodist Church has a most interesting and remarkable history. Its

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Adults

Mission Leader Gathering

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 10 a.m. to Noon Mission Leaders are invited to gather and connect with one another. There will be opportunities to share

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HomeFirst STL

Everyone deserves a safe home of their own. HomeFirst STL helps people transition out of homelessness and into a hope-filled future. When people lack the

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Landscaping Team

Is landscaping care one of your happy places? Join the Landscaping Ministry Team! This group works when it is convenient or as a team. They

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Youth Parents

manchester umc youth parents Calling all Youth Parents! Being a parent of a 6th-12th grader can be equally exciting and frustrating. All Manchester Youth parents

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Weekend Opportunities

Sunday Phone Assistance

Day:  Sundays and Special Days during the week when neededTimes:  10:00 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.Location: Church Office | Manchester UMCLeader: Lisa Melton, Receptionist/Children’s & Youth

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Children & Families

Serving With Children

Manchester UMC’s Children & Family Ministries is looking for those interested in serving with children ages 6 weeks – 5th grade. Children are the future

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Worship Arts

Musicians Wanted

Modern Worship The Modern Worship band is looking for new musicians, especially drummers, guitarists and keyboard players, to join this team. The Modern Worship team

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Communications

Share Your Stories

Witnessing is part of our calling as disciples of Jesus. If you are willing to share how your experience has positively impacted your faith with

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Molly Henley

Financial Assistant I grew up in a rural community in northeastern Missouri and moved to St. Louis after high school.  I have a degree in

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Communications

Flowers for Worship

Flowers may be given in honor or memory of a special person or event. Arrangements are displayed during worships. Donors are welcome to take the

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Missions - Offsite

LifeWise STL

lifewise stl Helping people at every age live wisely The mission of LifeWise STL is to help individuals and families achieve economic well-being by providing high-impact, relationship-based

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Adult Classes

Become A New Member

Rev. Ron Beaton Rev. Dr. Andy Blacksher Welcome If you have decided to make Manchester UMC your church home, we celebrate that decision and invite

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Adult Classes

ADULT | Sermon Reflection Study

The Sermon Reflection Study provides an opportunity to know God more deeply through intentional faith development and connection to community. The Sermon Reflection Study is produced

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About

Youth

Manchester Youth Manchester Youth is a loving, fun, and inclusive community that equips students to make faith and life decisions by helping them grow in

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Human Resources

Emergency Contact Form

Manchester UMC employees may use the below form to provide/update their emergency contact information. Please complete a new form whenever you wish to change your

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Missions - Offsite

Give Local, Build Local

Habitat for Humanity Saint Louis brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. In a year when home became schoolhouse, office, and sanctuary in

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Missions - Onsite

Bike Rehab

Mission The Bike Rehab ministry is a volunteer group whose mission is to collect, refurbish and distribute safe, used bicycles through charity and non-profit partners,

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Events & Activities (Young Adults)

One for the Crow Plant Space

Manchester UMC is proud to partner with and support One for the Crow Plant Space.  This is a volunteer run Community Garden in the Gravois

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Caring

Greeting Card Ministry

Sending a card is a way to show someone is thinking about them, or wish them well, or proud of them. The Greeting Card Ministry sends

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Blood Drive
Missions - Onsite

Blood Drives

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Blood drives are a

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Missions Team

John Himpel

Missions Team Member: 2020-2023. John has been a member at Manchester UMC since 1975. He has served on almost every board and committee at MUMC.

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Missions Team

Heather Kellenberger

Ex-OfficioMissions Team Member. Heather began attending Manchester UMC in 2010 as part of the youth group. After high school, Heather was an active member of

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Missions Team

Mark Lashly

Missions Team Member: 2022-2024. Mark Lashly and his wife, Susie, have called Manchester UMC their church home since joining in 1974. We have two married

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Becky Ungles
Missions Team

Becky Ungles

Missions Team Member: 2022-2024. Becky and her husband, Brian, have been members at MUMC since moving to Ballwin in 2003. Becky, originally from Arlington Heights,

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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

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Space Request

Manchester UMC currently permits groups to meet inside or outside of the building during our Pandemic Plan, pending any change in this plan. Because space

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Give

Year-Round Generosity

The Year-Round Generosity Experience Includes: Response God calls us to return our first fruits to support God’s work specifically through our church. Here is how

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Rainbow Stoles

Why are people at MUMC wearing rainbows? We wear rainbows to call attention to our welcoming stance and to show solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. 

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Pew Crew

Day: FlexibleTime: FlexibleLocations: Sanctuary and Chapel | Manchester UMCLeader: Corrine Thompson Join our crew in helping us straighten the pew racks and replenish supplies. You

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Family Grief
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Loss of Loved One

Many of us have experienced grief ourselves, but how do we talk to our family about this? There are many different resources out there but

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Family Child Abuse
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Sexual Abuse

If you are a parent or grandparent looking for resources on the topic of sexual abuse, here are some suggested websites and books below that

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Brand Standards

We have posted an electronic version of our Brand Standards, updated in 2020. If there are any questions about usage of these standards, email Manchester

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Featured Events

AV/Production Team

The AV/Production Team works behind the scenes to make things happen! We are in need of volunteers to help with operating the video camera, running

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How Do I Participate?

Everyone is welcome to participate in any of these online classes or groups.  The classes and groups are meeting through a free website/app called ZOOM. 

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Featured Events

MO-Hab

Our Mission Statement MO-Hab is committed to raising funds and awareness for adequate and affordable housing. MO-Hab sponsors benefit bicycle rides to raise funds for

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Missions - Offsite

Epworth Children and Family Services

Epworth is a United Methodist-related community nonprofit with the mission of helping children, youth and families move toward self-sufficiency by focusing on health, housing, education

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Review Us!

Manchester UMC is on Google Business. This is a popular site that people use to determine if they will visit the church. Think they should?

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Christmas Tree Lot

Manchester UMC Christmas Tree Lot – Supporting the Community for Over 60 Years! For more than six decades, the sale of Christmas trees by the

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Missions Grants

What is the Missions Grants? We desire to be good stewards of the generosity of our parishioners, and endeavor to use our resources responsibly to

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Apple Butter Days

A MANCHESTER UMC TRADITION SINCE 1957 For over sixty years, the Manchester UMC volunteers gather together to make and sell apple butter by hand.  The

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Discipleship

Pathway of Discipleship Manchester UMC follows Jesus by seeking to Love God and Love Neighbor. We are a church with more than enough room for everyone. We invite you...

Wednesday Night Live!

Wednesdays Wednesday Night LIVE! is open to everyone and offers over a dozen programs available for any age. Experience the open table at Manchester United Methodist Church, where everyone...

Incident Report

Please complete this online Incident Report form the same day as the incident or near miss. If that is not possible, please complete this form as soon as possible....

Youth Sunday Mornings

youth sunday mornings Come hang out with us on Sundays! Manchester Youth offer a variety of Sunday morning programming during the 9 & 11a worship services as well as...