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!
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Mondays
Tuesdays
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Evening
Tuesdays, Jan. 13, Mar. 10, May 12
6:00 – 8:00p | Joey B’s (Manchester)
Wednesdays
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Thursdays
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Upcoming Classes
January 2026
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Making Disciples
Date: Tuesdays, Starting January 13 – May 2026 Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Format: Online Only Zoom ID#: 314 779 879 Passcode: 697261 Leader: Rev. Nancy Wilson Description: This fun group meets online every Tuesday at 9:30a. Newcomers are always welcome! We invite you to join us for the following study: The Message of Jesus: Words that […]
Young Adult Book Club for Adults
Tuesday Dates: Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Mar. 10, May 12 Thursday Dates: Oct. 16, Dec. 11, Feb. 12, Apr. 9 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Location: Joey B’s Restaurant | 14445 Manchester Rd, Manchester Leaders: Allison Seitz A couple of our Youth Parents who are also Rockwood Middle School teachers have been hosting a monthly […]
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 […]
Reflections Class
Date: Fridays, January 9 – May 29, 2026 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 many others. Seeing Gray in a World of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alpha Class
Date: Sundays through May 2026 Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leaders: Shared Leadership Description of Upcoming Studies: Words of Life: Jesus and the Promise of the Ten Commandments Today January 18 – February 22, 2026 Nearly everyone has heard of the Ten Commandments, the list of “thou-shalt-nots” found in […]
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 […]
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