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!
Sundays
Mondays
Tuesdays
Morning
Evening
Tuesdays, Jan. 13, Mar. 10, May 12
6:00 – 8:00p | Joey B’s (Manchester)
Wednesdays
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Thursdays
Fridays
Saturdays
Upcoming Classes
December 2025
Joy Class
Sundays | 9:30-10:30 a.m. Room 219 | Manchester UMC Leader: Jane Carr Winter 2025-2026 December 7, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Theme: Light. Life. Salvation. For our winter quarter, Adult Bible Studies will be considering two major questions: Who is Jesus? Who are we? These lessons and Scriptures around the theme of “Light. Life. Salvation.” will build […]
28 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 219 | Manchester UMC
Alpha Class
Date: Sundays, September 7 – May 2026 Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leaders: Shared Leadership Description of Upcoming Studies: Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience December 7 – 28, 2025 In 1741, John Wesley preached his famous sermon titled “The Almost Christian” in which he encouraged people to follow Christ wholeheartedly. […]
28 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Adult Singles Bible Study
Date: Sundays Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Room 309 | Manchester UMC Leader: Ralph Burns Description: This study of Mark’s Gospel will be based on two sources, including “The Gospel of Mark” by Dr. Amy Levine, Vanderbilt Univ. distinguished Professor emeritus of N.T and Jewish Studies, with in-depth explanations of terms that have […]
28 Dec
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 309 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Centering Prayer
Day: Mondays No class on Monday, Jan. 19 or Feb. 16, 2026 Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Format: Zoom Only (provided after registering) Leaders: Lou Kimmell Centering Prayer, traditionally called contemplative prayer, is a method of prayer which prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence. It facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer […]
29 Dec
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Growing in Faith Bible Study
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 3 – May 6, 2026 Format: In-Person and All are Welcome Time: 6:30-8:30p Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader: Jana Lippard Description: This Bible study group will begin with an overview of eight Christian denominations and faith traditions. Then this in-depth Bible study class will focus on select books of the Old […]
31 Dec
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
January 2026
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 […]
03 Jan
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Zoom Only
Joy Class
Sundays | 9:30-10:30 a.m. Room 219 | Manchester UMC Leader: Jane Carr Winter 2025-2026 December 7, 2025 – February 22, 2026 Theme: Light. Life. Salvation. For our winter quarter, Adult Bible Studies will be considering two major questions: Who is Jesus? Who are we? These lessons and Scriptures around the theme of “Light. Life. Salvation.” will build […]
04 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 219 | Manchester UMC
Alpha Class
Date: Sundays, September 7 – May 2026 Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leaders: Shared Leadership Description of Upcoming Studies: Almost Christmas: A Wesleyan Advent Experience December 7 – 28, 2025 In 1741, John Wesley preached his famous sermon titled “The Almost Christian” in which he encouraged people to follow Christ wholeheartedly. […]
04 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Adult Singles Bible Study
Date: Sundays Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location: Room 309 | Manchester UMC Leader: Ralph Burns Description: This study of Mark’s Gospel will be based on two sources, including “The Gospel of Mark” by Dr. Amy Levine, Vanderbilt Univ. distinguished Professor emeritus of N.T and Jewish Studies, with in-depth explanations of terms that have […]
04 Jan
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 309 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Centering Prayer
Day: Mondays No class on Monday, Jan. 19 or Feb. 16, 2026 Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Format: Zoom Only (provided after registering) Leaders: Lou Kimmell Centering Prayer, traditionally called contemplative prayer, is a method of prayer which prepares us to receive the gift of God’s presence. It facilitates the movement from more active modes of prayer […]
05 Jan
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Date: Tuesdays, January 6 – May 19, 2026 Time: 9:30-11:00 a.m. Location: Room 226 | Manchester UMC Zoom ID#: 811 0403 5197 Passcode: Jesus Leader: Rev. Brenda Becker Description: For many Christians, what we believe necessarily evolves in response to insights into the Bible, to questions or doubts we face, to changes in life circumstances, […]
06 Jan
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Room 226 | Manchester UMC
Growing in Faith Bible Study
Dates: Wednesdays, Sept. 3 – May 6, 2026 Format: In-Person and All are Welcome Time: 6:30-8:30p Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader: Jana Lippard Description: This Bible study group will begin with an overview of eight Christian denominations and faith traditions. Then this in-depth Bible study class will focus on select books of the Old […]
07 Jan
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
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