ADULT | Catalog

Together, we study and learn about faith.

We extend a warm invitation to explore our Adult Faith Formation classes. At Manchester UMC, there are continual opportunities for you to engage with like-minded individuals and deepen your spiritual journey and devotion to God. Emphasizing the significance of community, we believe that practicing faith is a collective endeavor.

Let us embark on this spiritual journey together as a church community, and check out these classes!

Lent Focused Classes

Suns, April 6 – May 18

9:30 – 10:30a | Room 223

Suns, March 2, 23-April 27

9:30 – 10:30a | Room 309

Suns, March 2 -April 13

9:00 – 10:00a | Rm 222 & Online

Mons, March 10 – April 7, 10a | Online

Tues, Mar. 11 – Apr. 8, 6p | Online

Tues, March 11-April 15

9:30 – 10:45a | Online

Weds, Feb. 26 – April 9, 2025

10-11:30a OR  7-8:30p | Online Only

Weds, March 12 – April 2, 2025

6:30 – 8:00p | Room 219

Weds, March 12 – April 9, 2025

6:30 – 8:00p | Chapel

Sundays

Lent Study:  April 6 – May 18

9:30 – 10:30a | Room 223

Lent Study:  March 2, 23-Apr.il27

9:30 – 10:30a | Room 309

Lent Study:  March 9 -April 13

9:00 – 10:00a | Rm 222 & Online

Ongoing thru May 25, 2025

11:00a – Noon | Room 309

Mondays

Ongoing thru May 19, 2025

10:00 – 11:00a | Online Only

Every Monday

7:30 – 8:30p | Online Only

Tuesdays

Morning

Tuesdays & Thursdays

8:30 – 9:15a | Fellowship Hall

April 1 & 15

9:00 – 11:00a | Room 141

Ongoing thru May 20, 2025

9:30 – 11:00a | Room 226
(In Person & Online Only)

Lent Study – March 11-April 15

9:30 – 10:45a | Online Only

Evening

2nd Tuesdays (March 11, April 8, May 13)

6:00 – 8:00p | Joey B’s

Ongoing thru May 20, 2025

6:00 – 7:00p | Online Only

Wednesdays

Morning

Ongoing through May 7, 2025

Various Times| In Person

Lent Study – Feb. 26 – April 9, 2025

10-11:30a | Online Only

Evening

Ongoing thru May 21, 2025

6:30 – 7:30p | Room 222

Ongoing through May 14, 2025

6:30 – 8:30p | Room 223

March 12, April 23, May 14

6:30 – 8:00p | Room 309

Ongoing thru May 7, 2025

6:30 – 7:30p | Room 141

Every Last Wed/Month – March 26, 2025

7:00 – 9:00p | Fireside Room

Lent Study – Feb. 26 – April 9, 2025

7:00 – 8:30p | Online Only

March 12 – April 2, 2025

6:30 – 8:00p | Room 219

March 12 – April 9, 2025

6:30 – 8:00p | Chapel

Thursdays

Thursdays & Tuesdays

8:30 – 9:15a | Fellowship Hall

3rd Thursdays

9:00a – Noon | Youth Center

1st Thursdays, April 3

10:00 – 11:30a | Fellowship Hall

Thursday, May 1 | 11:30a-2:00p

Register by April 23

Fridays

Ongoing thru May 30, 2025

10:00 – 11:30a | Room 223

Saturdays

Every Saturday

9:00 – 10:00a | Online Only

1st Saturdays

9:30a – Noon | Room 222

Upcoming Classes

Monthly Weekly Daily List
March 2025

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Tuesdays, Jan. 14 – May 20, 2025 | 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location:  Room 226 | Manchester UMC Zoom ID#:  347 375 197    Passcode:  Blessings Leader:  Rev. Brenda Becker Join the Tuesday Morning Bible Study as they study The History and Archeology of the Bible.  The first 30 minutes the class will watch a video from […]
25 Mar
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Room 226 | Manchester UMC

Entering the Passion of Jesus (AM or PM): Feb. 26-Apr. 9, 2025

Dates:  Wednesdays, Feb. 26 – Apr. 9, 2025 Format:  Zoom Only MORNING Time:  10:00-11:30a  Meeting ID: 840 3455 9732 Passcode: 301609 EVENING Time:  7:00-8:30p  Meeting ID: 835 8520 3883 Passcode: 973633 Leader:  Sydney Jumper Description:  Dive deep into the history of the last days before the crucifixion. Jesus’ final days were full of risk. Every move he […]
26 Mar
All Day
Zoom Only

Hidden Insights Bible Study

Dates:  Wednesdays, Sept. 4 – May 14, 2025 Format:  In-Person and All are Welcome Time:  6:30-8:30p Location:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Jana Lippard This in-depth Bible study class will focus on books of the Old and New Testament that are often overlooked.  Weekly reading and class discussions will bring understanding of the scriptures and […]
26 Mar
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Grief Care

Grief Care: Jan. 8 – May 21, 2025

Date:  Wednesdays, Jan. 8 – May 21, 2025 Time:  6:30-7:30p Location:  Room 222 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Denise Stuckmeyer Description:  Support groups are a time-tested method for people struggling with a variety of difficulties, including grief. Many people have reported that they find comfort in the companionship that a support group can offer, knowing that they […]
26 Mar
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Room 222 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Wednesday Night Live Parent Group

Date:  Wednesdays, Jan. 15 – May 7, 2025 No Class on March 19 (Spring Break) and April 16 (Holy week) Time:  6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Location:  Room 141 Leaders:  Kristen Blacksher and Kasey Beaton Description:  This new parent group offers a variety of topics with more relaxed time to hang out, play games, and be […]
26 Mar
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Manchester UMC | Room 141 (Lower Level)

The Sum of Us Book Study – March 12 – April 2, 2025

Date:  Wednesdays, March 12 – April 2, 2025 Time:  6:30 – 8:00p Location:  Room 222 Leader:  Maurice Parisien Join us for a 4-week Social Justice Lenten group which will be discussing the book “The Sum of Us” by Heather McGhee. Description: Heather McGhee’s specialty is the American economy–and the mystery of why it so often […]
26 Mar
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 222 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

A Dusty Lent Book Study – March 12 – April 9, 2025

Date:  Wednesdays, March 12 – April 9, 2025 Time:  6:30 – 8:00p Location:  Historic Chapel Leaders:  Rev. Ron Beaton and Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Hartenstein “A Dusty Lent” will explore the implications of dying well from a Christian perspective. We will address various topics, including the nature of grief, the role of ministry during end-of-life […]
26 Mar
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Manchester UMC | Historical Chapel
129 Woods Mill Road; Manchester, MO 63011

Reflections Class

Date:  Fridays, Jan. 10 – May 30, 2025 No Class:  April 18, 2025 – Good Friday Time:  10:00-11:30 a.m. Location:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Barb Bess This is a group of mature women who enjoy reading and discussing a variety of religious themed books, by authors Adam Hamilton, Phillip Yancey, Henri Nouwen, and […]
28 Mar
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Men’s Bible Study

Day:  Saturdays Time:  9:00-10:00 a.m. Format:  Online Only Zoom ID#:  807 155 411  Passcode: 241385 Leaders:  Rev. Steve Harbaugh and Kevin Tobin Description:  Grab a cup of coffee and join us at 9 a.m. on Saturday! It’s a great way to learn about the Bible and meet other men at Manchester UMC. Join us as […]
29 Mar
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Zoom Only

Christian Fellowship

Date:  Sundays thru May 18 Time:  9:00-10:00 a.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 225 180 622     Required Password: 757205 Location:   Room 222 | Manchester UMC Leader:  John Higdon Lent Study Description:   From March 9 through April 13, join the Christian Fellowship Group as they study “The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus” by Rev. Adam […]
30 Mar
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Room 222 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Joy Class

Sundays | 9:30-10:30 a.m. Room 219 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Jane Carr The Joy Class studies the Adult Bible Study which is a comprehensive Bible study plan with spiritual practices to deepen your relationship with God. Each quarter, the Joy Class has a new theme to study. March 2 – May 25: Embracing Life – This spring, […]
30 Mar
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 219 | Manchester UMC

Alpha Class

Date:  Sundays through May 2025 No Class on Sunday, April 20 (Easter) Time:  9:30-10:30 a.m. Location:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leaders:  Shared Leadership Lent Studies:  From Feb. 23-March 30, please join the Alpha Class as they study the book, Evicted Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond.  Along with the book’s […]
30 Mar
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
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