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Space Request

Manchester UMC currently permits groups to meet inside or outside of the building during our Pandemic Plan, pending any change in this plan. Because space

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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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Family Grief
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Loss of Loved One

Many of us have experienced grief ourselves, but how do we talk to our family about this? There are many different resources out there but

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Family Child Abuse
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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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Information Center Team

If you enjoy welcoming and helping others, we need your warmth and enthusiasm at the Information Center on Sunday mornings! You do not need to

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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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Our Clergy and Staff

Emily Pikaard

Director of Children’s Music and Drama A life-long Missourian, Emily grew up in a small town in the middle of the state, where music and

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Century 3

making a difference for christ 2020 Visioning Summary In the year 2026, Manchester United Methodist Church will begin “Century 3” as a congregation. After 200

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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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Christmas Tree Lot

sponsored by the united Methodist men Your support is one more way we can make a difference in our community! Since 1964, the Christmas Tree

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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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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

THE LITERACY PROJECT HAS EXPANDED TO FOUR SCHOOLS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR! Manchester UMC has partnered with The Gathering, to combine our resources for

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Connecting

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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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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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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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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Leadership

Dave Divjak

Leadership Board Member: 2021-2023. Dave and his wife, Cinda, started attending Manchester UMC in 1990, as their sons, Jay and Aaron both attended Circle of Friends

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Leadership

John Heskett

Leadership Board Member: 2023-2024 John and his wife Jeanie have been members of MUMC since 2000 following their move to St. Louis from Jefferson City. 

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Leadership

Izzy Massey

Leadership Board Member: 2022-2024 Izzy, her sister Anna, and her parents Autumn and Brian Massey, have been members at Manchester UMC for 20 years. Anna,

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Leadership

June Van Klaveren

Leadership Board Member: 2021-2023 June and her husband, Larry, are originally from Iowa and have been Manchester UMC members since 1977. Their two children, Allison

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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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Missions - Offsite

Bridge Bread

Bridge Bread is a social entrepreneurship initiative designed to provide job opportunities for homeless/formerly homeless individuals.  The goal is to help disadvantaged and marginalized people engage in

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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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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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Sneakers with Soul

Sneakers with Soul works with local social service agencies such as LifeWise Stl and Epworth Children and Family Services, as well as area school districts

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Habitat Volunteers
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Habitat for Humanity

habitat for humanity st. louis Building Homes, Building Hope, Building St. Louis Habitat for Humanity St Louis (HFHSTL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating

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Season of Giving

God has given us the greatest gift of all, let’s give back with actions of faith this Season of Giving! From Nov. 25 – Dec. 23 Manchester UMC celebrates...

UMCOR

United Methodist Committee on Relief As the humanitarian relief and development arm of The United Methodist Church, UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) responds to natural or civil disasters...

ABOUT | Connections

Connections Connecting people.  Enhancing lives. Community Dinners Open to the public, these dinners are an opportunity to enjoy delicious food, uplifting entertainment, friendly people, and optional programs before and...

ABOUT | Adult Faith Formation

Together, we study and learn about our faith… Greetings! Manchester UMC’s Adult Faith Formation Program provides opportunities to know God more deeply through intentional faith development and connection to...