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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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,

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 /

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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

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ABOUT | KENNA

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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

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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

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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 another, it sets us...

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”...

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 intentional lament, to embrace...

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 upon that meaning, to...

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...

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. Hunger for repair and...