White Only Online Logo

Author: Jim Peich

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,

Learn More »
Adults

Holy Land 2023 Trip

“Pastor Jim was a great leader on our Holy Land trip. For me, every Bible reading and class comes to life more than ever before.

Learn More »

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).

Learn More »
Backstage-Pass-Politics-43
Uncategorized

Politics & the Church

This Backstage Pass was presented on Wednesday, November 17 at 7p. Together we discussed how politics and the church intersect within The United Methodist Church

Learn More »
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

Learn More »
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

Learn More »
Manchester UMC Chapel Steeple in Sun
About

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

Learn More »
Preschool

Circle of Friends FAQs

We’ve put together this FAQs resource to help Circle of Friends families navigate through this season. These are some of the most frequently asked questions

Learn More »
Photo of a green sprout gtrowing from a stump.
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

Learn More »
Photo of Janis Thompson
Our Clergy and Staff

Janis Thompson

Accounts Payable Coordinator Having been raised a Methodist, and after attending a Baptist church for a while, I was directed to Manchester UMC in September

Learn More »
Image of a coronavirus
Uncategorized

COVID-19 Protocols Summary

Last updated: October 25, 2022 Safety is a priority at Manchester United Methodist Church. This page contains the current COVID-19 protocols and guidance for Manchester

Learn More »
Photo of the facade of Manchester UMC.
Uncategorized

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

Learn More »
Our Clergy and Staff

Kurtis Heinrich

Director of Cantate Youth Choir I was named the Director, Cantate Youth Choir in August 2019 after having attended Manchester UMC, and singing in Chancel

Learn More »
Uncategorized

Join the Welcome Team

First-time visitors tell us one of the first things they notice at Manchester UMC is the Welcome Team, that is “The folks in the red

Learn More »
Photo: Manchester UMC, church facade
Uncategorized

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?

Learn More »
Our Clergy and Staff

Melanie Knipping

Preschool Director As the Director of Circle of Friends Preschool, I have a passion for helping children and families enjoy a great start to life-long

Learn More »
Photo of a computer keyboard.
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

Learn More »
Uncategorized

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

Learn More »
Photo of piano keys with music notes lying on top
What to Expect

Worship

Traditional-CasualEnjoy traditional-casual worship services in the 100-seat, 150-year-old, historic chapel. Lectionary-based preaching, prayers, hymns, and primarily traditional music in the form of jazz, gospel, contemporary

Learn More »
black mothers, mother 2 mother
Uncategorized

Mother 2 Mother

Sunday, January 27, 2019, 12:15-3 p.m. Open to the Public Mother 2 Mother was a conversation with black mothers to the white community about “The

Learn More »
online survey via personal computer
Uncategorized

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

Learn More »
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

Learn More »
Our Clergy and Staff

Ethan Massey

Projects & Events Coordinator Although I am originally from Illinois, just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis, I currently live in the Dogtown area of

Learn More »
Uncategorized

Update Your Information

We are in the process of updating our church records for those who consider Manchester UMC their church home plus those who participate in our

Learn More »

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

Learn More »
Our Clergy and Staff

Beth Boemler

Director of Youth Ministry Beth is originally from St. Charles and feels called by God to counsel and minister to youth. She attended college in Springfield, MO

Learn More »
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,

Learn More »
Photo of Beth Hunyar
Leadership

Beth Hunyar

2022 Leadership Board Chairperson. Leadership Board Member: 2020-2022. Beth and her husband, Dave, have been members of Manchester UMC since 2013. They have been married

Learn More »
Photo of Jeff Haupt.
Leadership

Jeff Haupt

2022 Lay LeaderLeadership Board Member: 2020-2022 Jeff and his wife, Michelle, have been members at Manchester UMC since 2012. They have two sons, Brayden and

Learn More »
Leadership

Ali Fields

Leadership Board Member: 2021-2023 Ali and her partner, Steve, joined Manchester UMC in March 2012. Their sons, Wyatt (10) and Harrison (8), attended Circle of

Learn More »
Image Coming Soon
Leadership

Kristi Koehl

Leadership Board Member: 2021-2023. Kristi and her family (Will, William, and Hudson) have been attending Manchester UMC since moving to St. Louis from Los Angeles

Learn More »
Leadership

Jim Lange

Leadership Board Member: 2021-2023. Jim and his wife, Linda, have been attending Manchester UMC since 2014 and have been members since 2015. They have lived

Learn More »
Photo of Susanne Mertens
Leadership

Susanne Mertens

Leadership Board Member: 2020-2022. After moving back to St. Louis from California, Susanne and her three children joined Manchester UMC in 1994. In her professional

Learn More »
Leadership

Rob Peterson

Leadership Board Member: 2021-2022. Rob, and his wife Kari, have been members of Manchester UMC since 2015. They have four children and five grandchildren. Rob

Learn More »
Uncategorized

Leadership Board Resources

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

Learn More »
Uncategorized

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

Learn More »
Give

Endowment

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

Learn More »
Portrait of Tara Sintek
Our Clergy and Staff

Tara Sintek

SonShine Singers Choir Director Tara Sintek and her husband, Marc, have been members at Manchester United Methodist Church since the fall of 2008. The first

Learn More »
Leadership

Kim Taylor West

Leadership Board Member: 2021-2023. Kim and her husband, Jason West, met at a Manchester UMC Bible study in 2012. They were married at the church

Learn More »
Leadership

Rev. Phil Estes

Executive Pastor of Operations & Generosity As the Pastor of Administration, and an ordained Deacon, Phil has the joy of working collaboratively with the many

Learn More »

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). Below you will find...