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!

Sundays

Thru May 18, 2025

9:00 – 10:00a | Rm 222 & Online

Every Sunday

9:30 – 10:30a | Rm 219 & Online

Starting Jan. 12

9:30 – 10:30a | Room 309

Jan. 12 – Feb. 9, 2025

9:30 – 10:30a | Room 223

Jan. 12 – May 25, 2025

11:00a – Noon | Room 309

Mondays

Jan. 20 – 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

Jan. 21, Feb. 4 & 18

9:00 – 11:00a | Room 141

Jan. 14 – May 20, 2025

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

Jan. 14 – 21, 2025

9:30 – 10:45a | Online Only

Evening

2nd Tuesdays (Jan. 14, Feb. 11)

6:00 – 8:00p | Joey B’s

Jan. 14 – May 20, 2025

6:00 – 7:00p | Online Only

Wednesdays

Morning

Ongoing through May 7, 2025

Various Times| In Person

Feb. 26 – Apr. 9, 2025

10-11:30a | Online Only

Evening

Jan. 15 – May 21, 2025

4:00 – 5:30p | Fireside Room

Ongoing through May 14, 2025

6:30 – 8:30p | Room 223

Jan. 15, Feb. 12

6:30 – 8:00p | Room 309

Jan. 15 – May 7, 2025

6:30 – 7:30p | Room 141

Jan. 29, 2025

6:30 – 7:45p | Room 222

Jan. 29, 2025

7:00 – 9:00p | Fireside Room

Feb. 26 – Apr. 9, 2025

7-8:30p | Online Only

Thursdays

Thursdays & Tuesdays

8:30 – 9:15a | Fellowship Hall

3rd Thursdays

9:00a – Noon | Youth Center

1st Thursdays, Feb. 6, Mar. 6

10:00 – 11:30a | Fellowship Hall

Fridays

Jan. 10 – 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
January 2025

Centering Prayer

Day:  Mondays No Class on Dec. 23 & 30.  We will resume on Jan. 6. 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 […]
20 Jan
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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 […]
21 Jan
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Room 226 | Manchester UMC
Grief Care

Grief Care: Jan. 8 – May 21, 2025

Date:  Wednesdays, Jan. 8 – May 21, 2025 Time:  4:00-5:30p Location:  Room Fireside | 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 […]
22 Jan
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Room 221 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

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 […]
22 Jan
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room 223 | 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 […]
22 Jan
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Manchester UMC | Room 141 (Lower Level)

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 […]
24 Jan
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 […]
25 Jan
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 Description:  During Advent, the Christian Fellowship Group will study The Messiah written by The Thoughtful Christian.  The focus for these four Sundays in Advent will be to consider […]
26 Jan
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. NO CLASS, Sunday, Jan. 5 due to inclement weather 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. Winter […]
26 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 219 | Manchester UMC

Alpha Class

Date:  Sundays, Jan 5 – May 2025 Time:  9:30-10:30 a.m. Location:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC Zoom Meeting ID:  843 6667 1102    Passcode: 245451 Leaders:  Shared Leadership Description:  Walk through the Bible’s earliest source for the life of Jesus with scholar Amy-Jill Levine as she examines John the Baptizer, the Little Apocalypse, the Transfiguration, and […]
26 Jan
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
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