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 Nov. 24

9:30 – 10:30a | Room 309

Dec. 1 – 22

9:30 – 10:30a | Room 309

Mondays

Ongoing through 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

Nov. 26, Dec. 10

9:00 – 11:00a | Room 141

Ongoing through Dec. 17

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

Nov. 26, Dec. 10 & 17

9:30 – 10:45a | Online Only

Evening

2nd Tuesdays (Dec. 10, Jan. 14)

6:00 – 8:00p | Joey B’s

Ongoing through May 20, 2025

6:00 – 7:00p | Online Only

Wednesdays

Morning

Ongoing through May 7, 2025

Various Times| In Person

Evening

Ongoing through May 14, 2025

6:30 – 8:30p | Room 223

Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 12

6:00 – 7:30p | Room 309

Ongoing through Dec. 18

6:30 – 8:00p | Room 221

Every Wednesday

6:30 – 7:30p | Lobby

Jan. 29, 2025

7:00 – 9:00p | Fireside Room

Thursdays

Thursdays & Tuesdays

8:30 – 9:15a | Fellowship Hall

3rd Thursdays

9:00a – Noon | Youth Center

1st Thursdays, Dec. 5, Jan. 9

10:00 – 11:30a | Fellowship Hall

Fridays

Thru Nov. 22

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
December 2024

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:  The Sermon Reflection Study Groups studies are open to everyone and no homework is required.  These groups meet weekly and you can join any time. They are offered […]
01 Dec
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. Fall 2024 Thru Nov. 24:  This fall’s series of readings […]
01 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 219 | Manchester UMC

Alpha Class

Date:  Sundays through 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 Starting December 1, join the Alpha Class as they study the Advent book, An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story by Rachel Billups. This four-week Advent study focuses […]
01 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Sojourners

Date: Sundays, Sept. 15 – Dec. 22, 2024 No class Nov. 3, Nov. 24 Time:  9:30-10:45 a.m. Location:  Room 309 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Prudy Bertolino Join the Sojourners class as they study: No Class Nov. 3 Jesus’ Parables of Life by Rev. James W. Moore Study runs Nov. 10-17, 2024 This short-term study from […]
01 Dec
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 309 | 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 Advent Study!  Starting November 24, join the Adult Singles Bible Study group as they will focus on Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus Christ, using the Rev. Adam Hamilton book, Faithful: Christmas through the Eyes of Joseph. There […]
01 Dec
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 309 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Centering Prayer

Day:  Mondays 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 into a receptive prayer of resting in God. Newcomers are […]
02 Dec
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Tuesdays, Sept. 10 – Dec. 17 | 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 this Fall.  The first 30 minutes the class will watch a video […]
03 Dec
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Room 226 | Manchester UMC

Nourish Caregiver Support

Date:  Wednesdays, Dec. 4, Jan. 8, Feb. 12 Time:  6:00 – 7:30p Location:  Room 309 Leader:  Jill Krogen Description: This group is for anyone juggling the challenges of everyday life, health, career and caring for a disabled child, or an ill or aging parent, spouse or grandparent, in town or at a distance. Nourish Caregiver […]
04 Dec
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Room 309 | 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 […]
04 Dec
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Grief Care

Grief Care: Sept. 11 – Dec. 18, 2024

Date:  Wednesdays, Sept. 11 – Dec. 18, 2024 Time:  6:30-8p Location:  Room 221 | 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 […]
04 Dec
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 221 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
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