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Adult Faith Formation Classes

Know God More Deeply Through Intentional Faith Development & Connection

In this Online Catalog, you will find all of our Class Offerings. These classes meet throughout the week, online and in-person. Classes are most easily found by searching for either:

Our classes include options for:  Bible Studies, Theology Classes, Fellowship Groups, Book Studies, Embodied Wellness Groups, and Sermon Reflection Studies. We also have classes just for women, men, young adults, and singles.

Over the summer, most of the Adult Faith Formation programming takes a break, an intentional sabbath.  Our programming launch, for all age levels, begins on Homecoming, September 10th.

Whether you are seeking to study and learn about your faith, or are searching for authentic community in which to know and be known, we have options for you.

At Manchester UMC your faith development and connection to community. matter!

Upcoming Classes

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March 2024

Monday Morning Sermon Reflection Study with Rev. Nancye Dunlap

Monday Morning Sermon Reflection Group with Rev. Nancye Dunlap Mondays | 10:00-11:00 a.m. This group will return meeting on Feb. 19.   Welcome to newcomers! Zoom ID#:  297 417 694     Passcode:  360676 Leader:  Rev. Nancye Dunlap Our Sermon Reflection Studies are produced in-house at Manchester UMC. This curriculum is produced weekly and is based off of […]
18 Mar
10:00 am - 11:00 am

Centering Prayer

Centering Prayer Mondays | 7:30-8:30 p.m. This group will not meet on Dec. 25 or Jan. 1. Zoom Only (provided after registering) Leader:  Lou Kimmell and Tom Mitchell 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 […]
18 Mar
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Tuesday Morning Bible Study

Tuesday Morning Bible Study Tuesdays thru May 2024| 9:30-11:00 a.m. NEW 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 Richard Rohr’s book “Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount.” Book Description:  When Jesus talked about […]
19 Mar
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Room 226 | Manchester UMC

Disciple & Beyond Torah – Morning

Disciple & Beyond Torah – Morning  Wednesdays, Sept. 6 – May 8, 2024 Format:  Zoom Only Time:  10:00-11:30a  Meeting ID: 885 6215 9334 Passcode: 390770 Leader:  Sydney Jumper This in-depth, 30-week study group will focus on the five Books of Moses from a Jewish and Christian perspectives. We will look how the doctrines created impact on our society. No […]
20 Mar
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Zoom Only
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Diving into the Gospels

Diving into the Gospels Wednesdays, Sept. 13 – May 8, 2024 Format:  In-Person and All are Welcome Time:  6:30-8:30p Location:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Jana Lippard This class will take an in-depth look at three Gospels, Matthew, Mark and John. It will consider how these three Gospels are relevant and lead to deeper understanding […]
20 Mar
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Grief Care

Grief Care – Thru May 29, 2024

Date:  Every Wednesday Time:  6:30 to 8 p.m. Location:  Room 309 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Hartenstein, Director of Congregational Care 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 […]
20 Mar
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Room 309 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
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Disciple & Beyond Torah – Evenings

Disciple & Beyond Torah – Evenings & Open to All Wednesdays, Sept. 6 – May 8, 2024  Format:  Zoom Only Evening – Open to Everyone Time:  7:00-8:30p  Meeting ID: 818 7900 1133 Passcode: 410641 Leader:  Sydney Jumper This in-depth, 30-week study group will focus on the five Books of Moses from a Jewish and Christian perspectives. We will […]
20 Mar
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Zoom Only

Reflections Class

Reflections Class Fridays, Jan. 5 – May 3, 2024 | 10:00-11:30 a.m. This group will not meet on Good Friday, March, 29. 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 […]
22 Mar
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Men’s Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study Saturdays | 9:00-10:00 a.m. Zoom ID#:  807 155 411  Passcode: 241385 Leaders:  Rev. Steve Harbaugh and Kevin Tobin 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. Newcomers welcome!
23 Mar
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Zoom Only

Christian Fellowship

Christian Fellowship Sundays | 9:00-10:00 a.m. Zoom Meeting ID: 225 180 622     Required Password: 757205 Room 222 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Mary Beth Harper This class is for adults interested in making friends with other families at MUMC while growing spiritually through reflection and study. This class participates in the church-wide sermon studies but […]
24 Mar
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Room 222 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Sunday Morning Sermon Reflection Study Small Group

Sunday Morning Sermon Reflection Study Small Group Sundays | 9:00-10:00 a.m. This group will return meeting on Feb. 25.  Welcome to newcomers! Room 221 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Dave Bartsokas The Sermon Reflection Studies are produced in-house at Manchester UMC. This curriculum is produced weekly and is based off of the sermon for the week. These […]
24 Mar
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Room 221 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
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Children & Families

Kids

Please Join us Thursday, March 14 | 6p | Room 226 and Zoom If you love working with children, you are invited to a discussion about meeting the immediate needs of children and family ministries at Manchester UMC. This meeting is open to active and potential volunteers who want to

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Pastor's Note

How Do We Negotiate Difficult Times?

If you start reading the very first page of the Bible, you will discover that God intended human beings to live in a Paradise.  But by the third chapter, all of God’s plan literally goes to Hell because the first humans listened to a talking snake. From that moment, Paradise was

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