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Missions - Offsite

The Literacy Project

Manchester UMC has partnered with The Gathering, to combine our resources for this ministry. The Literacy Project pairs volunteer reading mentors with kindergarten and first

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Contact

Website Issues

Sometimes website issues can be resolved with a simple click of the Refresh button. We’ve found this is especially true with Chrome and Safari. Many

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Livestream

Wherever you are on the road of life, God loves you unconditionally. When you’re ready to take a next step, we’d like to help. Manchester

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Connecting

Connect Card

WE’RE SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE TODAY! Help us stay connected with you. Please fill out one digital or paper connect card per household every time

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What to Expect

Worship

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,

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Guest Feedback

We’d love to receive feedback about your visit. Your input helps us to make Manchester UMC a great experience for all who attend. Please take a

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Legal

FORMS | Consent & Release

Manchester UMC uses a digital Consent and Release agreement. You will be emailed a copy of the signed document for your records once submitted. Please

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Children & Families

Sunday Mornings for Children

welcome Children & Families! Sundays at Manchester UMC offer several different ways for the children of God and their families to grow in their faith

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Market for Missions

No Market for Missions for 2024 There will be no 2024 Market for Missions at Manchester UMC.  Please check back on this website for information

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Missions - Onsite

ESL Classes

Manchester UMC partners with the Parkway-Rockwood Area Adult Education and Literacy/English as a Second Language Program to host ESL and Citizenship classes on site. Since

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Adult Classes

Friendship Class

Day: Two Sundays per Month: Dates are TBDTime: 11:00 to NoonLocation: Room 219Leader: Tracy Marak Description:  Manchester UMC’s Friendship Class is a Sunday school program

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Serving

Weekend Serving Roles

There are so many ways you can get involved and help others at Manchester UMC. Our weekend services provide a wide-range of serving opportunities for

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About

Stephen Ministry

Care Ministers for your support. Sometimes difficult life situations that come our way such as loss of a job, a serious illness, divorce, loss of

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What to Expect

LGBTQ Reconciling Ministry

“We affirm all persons as equally valuable in the sight of God. We therefore work toward societies in which each person’s value is recognized, maintained,

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Leadership

Sue Belval

Leadership Board Member: 2022-2024 My husband, Jim, and I moved back from Frankfurt, Germany with our two children in 1982 and began looking for a

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Leadership

Dave Divjak

Leadership Board Member: 2021-2023. Dave and his wife, Cinda, started attending Manchester UMC in 1990, as their sons, Jay and Aaron both attended Circle of Friends

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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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Giving Options

Jesus taught that our spending priorities reflect what, and whom, we love. By putting God first, we are making a loving investment in a better

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Give

Endowment

Building an Endowment for Ministry Impact Establishing Your Faith Legacy “The true meaning of life is to plant trees under whose shade you do not expect

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Our Clergy and Staff

Chessey Brenton

Director of Children’s Education & Family Ministry MUMC has been my church home since I was a little girl. My faith journey at MUMC has

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Missions - Offsite

Missions | Off-Site

On-Site Missions Explore Missional Opportunities Manchester UMC is a church that strives to follow our scriptural calling to serve God by serving our neighbor. Putting

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Missions - Onsite

Missions | On-Site

On-Site Missions Explore Missional Opportunities Manchester UMC is a church that strives to follow our scriptural calling to serve God by serving our neighbor. Putting

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Seasonal Missions

Manchester umc seasonal missions Seasonal Mission Opportunities Manchester UMC is a church that strives to follow our scriptural calling to serve God by serving our

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About

Prayer Shawl Ministry

3rd Wednesday of the month 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Fireside Room | Manchester UMC Leaders: June Van Klaveren and Penny Klebe Caring Need a prayer

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Next Steps

Baptism & Communion

The United Methodist Church recognizes two sacraments, baptism and communion. These two acts have a special place in the church because Jesus commanded them and

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Caring

Talk To A Pastor

Prayer Pastoral Care We all go through challenging circumstances, transitions, relational pain, and difficult seasons of life. At some time or another, everyone needs a

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Caring

Prayer Request

Prayer is an important part of our spiritual journey. In an effort to keep the prayer requests current, individuals may submit prayers for a two-week

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Confirmation

Confirmation

At Manchester UMC, the Confirmation program provides an opportunity for young people to explore the Christian faith alongside other youth in a fun, relevant and

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Caring

Becoming a Stephen Minister

Stephen Ministers are laypeople. They are Christian men and women that initially receive over 50 hours of formal training to provide one-to-one care to people. Those people

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Missions - Offsite

Bridge Bread

Volunteer with Bridge Bread Click here to Donate Order Bread Online Bridge Bread is a social entrepreneurship initiative designed to provide job opportunities for homeless/formerly homeless individuals.

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Building Map

Feeling at home So you’re new to the whole “Manchester UMC” thing. Maybe you’ve come to our building for an event like the Fourth of

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Connecting

Cantate Youth Choir

Cantate Youth Choir Open to ALL youth in grades 6-12 who have an interest in singing! No audition or previous choral experience is necessary. This

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Missions - Offsite

Early Response Team

“In the hours and days after disaster, those who survive are looking for anything to give them hope.  ERT can provide the kind of immediate

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What to Expect

FAQ

FAQs | Manchester United Methodist Church Have questions? Find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions below. If you have other questions that

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Worship Arts

Handbell Choir

Manchester United Methodist Church has a long standing history of music and the worship arts. Our Ringing Choirs help you experience the joy of music

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Missions - Onsite

Mary Martha Quilters

Day: MondaysTime: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Location: Room 222Leader:  J.J. Hancock This group of ladies has a lot of history. Some of our quilters have

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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, so that they might...