Sermons
Truth
“Confession is just spiritual language for truth-telling” (from the Arthur Riley devo). When we confess, sharing the truth about ourselves with God and with one
March 20, 2023
Author: Kenna Marcus
Pastor's Note
Truth
Today, as I compose this note, it is the third anniversary of “The Shutdown.” March 13, 2020 was the day that St. Louis County issued
March 13, 2023
Sermons
Lament
Lament is a gift from God. It allows us to name and appropriately celebrate the goodness of what was lost. Lent is a season for
March 13, 2023
Human Resources
Employee Time Off Request
Manchester UMC employees should use the below form to request/report time off from work. When possible, please complete the form at least 1 month in
March 10, 2023
Sermons
Mortality
There is meaning in mortality, there is a balance between life and death. Lent is a season that creates the time and space to reflect
March 5, 2023
Pastor's Note
Mortality
Lent is a season to reflect on the reality of our mortality. In fact, that is this week’s focus word in our series “This Here
February 28, 2023
Sermons
Hunger
Matthew tells us that Jesus was “famished” after his time in the wilderness. Pain is a hunger that looks not for nourishment, but for numbing.
February 26, 2023
Pastor's Note
Season of Dignity
This weekend we will close out our worship series “Changed for Good” with a focus on the 1996 musical “Rent.” “Rent” is a remarkable musical,
February 13, 2023
Pastor's Note
You’ve Got to be Taught
When “South Pacific” hit the Broadway stage in 1949, it definitely got the theatrical world’s attention! The show won TEN Tony Awards, including Best Musical
February 6, 2023
Pastor's Note
Waiving Through a Windwo
Someone needed to tell Ben Platt to de-emphasize his “R” consonant. It’s just … too much! There, I said it. I got it off my
January 30, 2023
Pastor's Note
Change of Heart
The film “Mary Poppins” debuted in 1964. It received a total of 13 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and it won five Oscars. In
January 23, 2023
Sermons
Changed for Good
In Wicked, there is a difference between being changed for the “better” and changed for “good.” “Better” is the standards of the world, the expectations
January 22, 2023
About
what we believe
God God is Love We believe that God is love. God is the creator of the universe and source of all that is good. God
January 18, 2023
Pastor's Note
Changed For Good
The novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” was published in 1995. Written by Gregory McGuire, the novel explores
January 17, 2023
Sermons
Patience
We live in a culture that does not like to wait. However, Scripture teaches that we ought to be patient, and upholds patience as a
January 15, 2023
Pastor's Note
Patience
“Lord, give me patience, and give it to me NOW!” It is a human inclination to want what we want when we want it. Often
January 9, 2023
Sermons
Here is My Servant
At the beginning of a calendar year, we pause to renew and refresh ourselves. As we do, we look ahead into the year to come
January 8, 2023
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Latest News
Check back weekly for the latest news and events at Manchester UMC! Youth Small Group Serving at the Tree Lot Night at the BistroTickets are
January 5, 2023
Pastor's Note
Discipleship Promises
The next two weekends are important ones for Manchester UMC. The church calendar is relatively empty, as we experience a few weeks of hiatus before
January 3, 2023
Sermons
January 1, 2023
News from Manchester UMC
Lobby on Sunday at Manchester UMC during the Broadway Revue. HungerSaturday, February 25Chapel / 4p / Traditional Casual Sunday, February 26Fellowship Hall / 9a /
December 1, 2022
October 19, 2022
Modern Worship Ministry
The mission and vision or the Modern Worship Ministry is to honor God by building up a community of people who desire to authentically live
September 23, 2022
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ABOUT | CHILDREN & FAMILIES
children and families ministry Grow together in faith Welcome to Manchester UMC Children’s and Family Ministries. At Manchester UMC, we offer many ways for children
September 6, 2022
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July 5, 2022
Faith Leaders Called to Action
On May 26, 2022 at exactly 11:32a, Faith leaders from around St. Louis gathered for a press conference on gun safety measures. The press conference
June 1, 2022
Children & Families
Circle of Friends Preschool Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour of Circle of Friends Preschool using the above video. Register Your Child Today We invite you to let us answer any
December 2, 2020
Burial
Columbarium
To search this site, click here. The Columbarium was added to our offerings in 2007. It provides a final resting place for those who have selected
June 28, 2019
Burial
Cemetery Gate
To search this site, click here. The Manchester United Methodist Church Cemetery, John Wesley Ward Memorial Wall, and the Manchester UMC Columbarium were established for the
June 28, 2019
Truth
Today, as I compose this note, it is the third anniversary of “The Shutdown.” March 13, 2020 was the day that St. Louis County issued a “Stay At Home”...
Employee Time Off Request
Manchester UMC employees should use the below form to request/report time off from work. When possible, please complete the form at least 1 month in advance of planned leave....
Mortality
Lent is a season to reflect on the reality of our mortality. In fact, that is this week’s focus word in our series “This Here Flesh” – Mortality. We...
Season of Dignity
This weekend we will close out our worship series “Changed for Good” with a focus on the 1996 musical “Rent.” “Rent” is a remarkable musical, inspired by the 1896...