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Together, we study and learn about faith.

This fall, I invite you to journey with me as fellow disciples. Spend some time in prayer and reflection as you ponder the question “How is your spiritual life?” Then, take a look at the wide variety of opportunities offered here at Manchester UMC to be in fellowship, to study together, to have meaningful conversations, and to watch over one another in love.  

Let’s encourage each other this season to fully attend to the ordinances of God. Let’s be the church, for each other and with each other in love. Let’s answer the question “How is your spiritual life” together.

Becky Strickland

Worship Arts Assistant/Director Adult Faith Formation

Manchester United Methodist Church  
Phone:  636-200-4710
Email Becky Strickland

Sundays

September 6 – December 20

9:00 – 10:00a | Room 222

September 6 – December 20

August 30 – December 20

September 6 – December 20

September 13 – 27

10:15 – 10:45a | Fellowship Hall

11:00a – Noon | Room 309

Mondays

September 14 – November 23

10:00 – 11:00a | Online Only

Tuesdays

1st & 3rd Tuesdays

September – May 2027

9:00 – 11:00a | Room 141

September 8 – May 2027

9:30 – 11:00a

Room 223 & Online Only

September 8 – May 2027

9:30 – 10:30a | Online Only

September 15 – November 24

6:00 – 7:00p | Online Only

Wednesdays

September 9 – May 5, 2027

6:30 – 8:30p | Room 311

September 9 – May 2027

6:30 – 7:30p | Room 141

September 23 – October 14

7:00 – 8:30p | Online Only

October 7 – 21

6:30 – 7:30p | Room 222

Fridays

September 11 – November 20

10:00 – 11:30a | Room 223

New Groups Forming Now!

We’d love for you to be part of something new at Manchester UMC! Our brand-new Connection Groups are just getting started, offering a welcoming space to meet people, build meaningful connections, and enjoy time together along the way.

Upcoming Classes

August 2026

Adult Singles Bible Study

Date:  Sundays Time:  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Ralph Burns Description:  Beginning July 26, the Adult Singles Bible Study group, now finishing a study of the Gospel of Mark, will begin Adam Hamilton’s new book, “The Holy Spirit,” on July 26.  Join us as we focus on the presence […]
09 Aug
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Ralph Burns Description:  Beginning July 26, the Adult Singles Bible Study group, now finishing a study of the Gospel of Mark, will begin Adam Hamilton’s new book, “The Holy Spirit,” on July 26.  Join us as we focus on the presence […]
16 Aug
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Ralph Burns Description:  Beginning July 26, the Adult Singles Bible Study group, now finishing a study of the Gospel of Mark, will begin Adam Hamilton’s new book, “The Holy Spirit,” on July 26.  Join us as we focus on the presence […]
23 Aug
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Joy Class

Date:     Sundays, August 30 – May 2027 Time:    9:30-10:30a Location:   Room 220 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Julia Briggs Description: What does it truly mean to live by faith? And how do we remain faithful when life makes that difficult? This quarter’s Adult Bible Studies Participant Guide explores the relationship between faith and faithfulness, two foundational […]
30 Aug
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 220 | Manchester UMC

Adult Singles Bible Study

Date:  Sundays Time:  11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Location:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Ralph Burns Description:  Beginning July 26, the Adult Singles Bible Study group, now finishing a study of the Gospel of Mark, will begin Adam Hamilton’s new book, “The Holy Spirit,” on July 26.  Join us as we focus on the presence […]
30 Aug
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
September 2026

Joy Class

Date:     Sundays, August 30 – May 2027 Time:    9:30-10:30a Location:   Room 220 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Julia Briggs Description: What does it truly mean to live by faith? And how do we remain faithful when life makes that difficult? This quarter’s Adult Bible Studies Participant Guide explores the relationship between faith and faithfulness, two foundational […]
06 Sep
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 220 | Manchester UMC

Alpha Class

Date:  Sundays, September 6 – December 30, 2026 Time:  9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Location:  Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leaders:  Shared Leadership Sept. 6-Oct. 11:  Jesus and Justice Join Alpha Class for a six-week study of Jesus and Justice by John Dominic Crossan and Michael Okinczyc-Cruz, the 2026 selection. Together, we’ll explore a fresh perspective on the historical Jesus and […]
06 Sep
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Sojourners

Date: Sundays, September 6 – December 20, 2026 Time:  9:30-10:45 a.m. Location:  Room 309 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Prudy Bertolino Join the Sojourners Bible study group in studying the following: Sept. 6 – Oct. 4   The Holy Spirit – God’s Presence and Power at Work in Us Explore the powerful presence of the Holy Spirit […]
06 Sep
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 223 | Manchester UMC Leader:  Ralph Burns Description:  Beginning July 26, the Adult Singles Bible Study group, now finishing a study of the Gospel of Mark, will begin Adam Hamilton’s new book, “The Holy Spirit,” on July 26.  Join us as we focus on the presence […]
06 Sep
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room 223 | Manchester UMC
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011

Banned Book Club for Adults

Dates and Locations: Joey B’s:  September 8, November 10 Home Host Chooses Date and Location:  October 6 or 8, and December 8 or 10 Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Leader:  Allison Seitz Join Banned Book Club for great books, thoughtful conversation, and good company! Once a month, we gather at Joey B’s on Manchester Road to discuss a […]
08 Sep
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Joey B's
14445 Manchester Rd, Manchester, MO
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