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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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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

mission To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Vision An ever-growing community of Christ followers, gathering around a table open

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Contact

Space Request

Because space at the church is in high-demand, it is highly encouraged to submit Space Request(s) as early as possible. To Reserve Space at Manchester

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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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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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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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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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Events & Activities (Adults)

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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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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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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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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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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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. 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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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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Manchester Homecoming

Celebrating Community Together!   We’re thrilled to announce that Manchester UMC will be a proud participant in the City of Manchester’s 2026 Homecoming Celebration! This is an amazing opportunity...