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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Serving

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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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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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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Missions - Onsite

ESL Classes

Since 1969, Parkway-Rockwood Area Adult Education and Literacy/English as a Second Language Program has been in existence.  Manchester UMC partners with the Parkway-Rockwood Area Adult Education

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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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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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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. Room 221 | 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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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, Confirmation provides an opportunity for seventh and eighth graders to explore the Christian faith alongside other youth in a fun, relevant and

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Events & Activities (Adults)

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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Contact

Employment Opportunities

Current Openings     PRESCHOOL TEACHERS (Part-time) Circle of Friends Preschool, a ministry of Manchester United Methodist Church, is seeking a caring and collaborative Preschool

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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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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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Missions - Onsite

Food 4 Kids

Food 4 Kids ministry Food 4 Kids Mission For some school-age children who receive reduced/free lunches at school, the weekends can be a time of hungry

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What We Believe

New to our Church?

Welcome to Manchester United Methodist Church, an inclusive community of people who love Christ deeply, worship him passionately, and serve him boldly. On these pages

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Nursery & Childcare

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

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Our History

Our History Manchester United Methodist Church & Chapel The historic Chapel and Church Cemetery serve as a reminder of Manchester United Methodist Church’s rich and

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Community Dinners

Open to the public Join us for dinner! Multiple generations gather from 5:30 to 6:30p for an affordable community dinner in Fellowship Hall at Manchester UMC. Open to the...