Category: Connecting

Adult Classes

Wednesday Night Live!

Wednesdays Wednesday Night LIVE! is open to everyone and offers over a dozen programs available for any age. Experience the open table at Manchester United

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Worship Arts

Christmas at Manchester UMC

Experience the joy of the season at Manchester UMC! Christmas at Manchester is a time to celebrate, connect, and ‘Come Home for Christmas.’ All are

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Youth

Youth Sunday Mornings

youth sunday mornings Come hang out with us on Sundays! Manchester Youth offer a variety of Sunday morning programming during the 9 & 11a worship

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Adult Groups

CONNECTION | Hospitality Groups

Hospitality Groups Hospitality groups at Manchester UMC are a group of people who enjoy welcoming and helping others.  Individuals are need your warmth and enthusiasm

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Adult Classes

ADULT | Leader Resources

Manchester UMC’s Adult Faith Formation Program provides opportunities to know God more deeply through intentional faith development and connection to community. Classes and Groups meet throughout the

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Adult Classes

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

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About

Other Ensembles

Manchester United Methodist Church has a long-standing history of music and the worship arts. There are ensemble opportunities for musicians of all ages and experiences.

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Adult Groups

ADULT | Long Term Classes

All are welcome! Manchester UMC offers a variety of adult long term classes where you can connect with other people as you learn and grow

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Connecting

Community Dinners

Open to the public Join us for dinner! Multiple generations gather from 5:30 to 6:30p for an affordable community dinner in Fellowship Hall at Manchester

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Modern Worship
About

MODERN WORSHIP

The vision for Modern Worship is to honor God by building up a community of people who desire to authentically live life in a way

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Adult Classes

ADULT | Short Term Classes

All Are welcome! Manchester UMC offers short term classes that cover a variety of timely and intriguing topics. These classes are from one to six

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About

CHILDREN & FAMILIES

children and families ministry Growing together to Love God and Love Neighbor Manchester Children and Families is a welcoming, loving, and safe community of people

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Connecting

Connections

Connections Connecting people.  Enhancing lives. Community Dinners Open to the public, these dinners are an opportunity to enjoy delicious food, uplifting entertainment, friendly people, and

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Children & Families

Families Events & Calendar

17 March Sunday Family Worship Weekends View Detail 19 March Manchester UMC Tuesday Sunday School & Nursery Registration for 2023-2024 Manchester UMC | 129 Woods

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Adults

Adult Faith Formation

Together, we study and learn about our faith… Greetings! Manchester UMC’s Adult Faith Formation Program provides opportunities to know God more deeply through intentional faith

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Adult Groups

Community Dinners Volunteer Team

Our Mission We aim to foster multi-generational relationships and facilitate discipleship at Manchester UMC through food and programs on Wednesday evenings. Our Purpose Sign-up to

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About

Children’s Choirs

The Children’s Choirs allow children to experience the joy of music and worship together as they serve in cultivating their talents in ministering to our

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Adult Groups

Historical Ministry

Date: 1st Monday of the MonthTime: 9:00a to NoonLocation: Rooms 226, 227 & 228Ministry Leader: Keith Brown Manchester United Methodist Church has a most interesting and remarkable history. Its

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Adults

Mission Leader Gathering

Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024 10 a.m. to Noon Mission Leaders are invited to gather and connect with one another. There will be opportunities to share

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Connecting

Youth Parents

manchester umc youth parents Calling all Youth Parents! Being a parent of a 6th-12th grader can be equally exciting and frustrating. All Manchester Youth parents

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Children & Families

Serving With Children

Manchester UMC’s Children & Family Ministries is looking for those interested in serving with children ages 6 weeks – 5th grade. Children are the future

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Worship Arts

Musicians Wanted

Modern Worship The Modern Worship band is looking for new musicians, especially drummers, guitarists and keyboard players, to join this team. The Modern Worship team

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Adult Classes

Become A New Member

Rev. Ron Beaton Rev. Dr. Andy Blacksher Welcome If you have decided to make Manchester UMC your church home, we celebrate that decision and invite

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Adult Classes

ADULT | Sermon Reflection Study

The Sermon Reflection Study provides an opportunity to know God more deeply through intentional faith development and connection to community. The Sermon Reflection Study is produced

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About

Youth

Manchester Youth Manchester Youth is a loving, fun, and inclusive community that equips students to make faith and life decisions by helping them grow in

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Events & Activities (Young Adults)

One for the Crow Plant Space

Manchester UMC is proud to partner with and support One for the Crow Plant Space.  This is a volunteer run Community Garden in the Gravois

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Featured Events

AV/Production Team

The AV/Production Team works behind the scenes to make things happen! We are in need of volunteers to help with operating the video camera, running

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Connecting

Connect Card

WE’RE SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE TODAY! Help us stay connected with you. Please fill out one digital or paper connect card per household every time

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Children & Families

Sunday Mornings for Children

welcome Children & Families! Sundays at Manchester UMC offer several different ways for the children of God and their families to grow in their faith

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Adult Classes

Friendship Class

Day: Two Sundays per Month: Dates are TBDTime: 11:00 to NoonLocation: Room 219Leader: Tracy Marak Description:  Manchester UMC’s Friendship Class is a Sunday school program

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Confirmation

Confirmation

At Manchester UMC, the Confirmation program provides an opportunity for young people to explore the Christian faith alongside other youth in a fun, relevant and

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Connecting

Cantate Youth Choir

Cantate Youth Choir Open to ALL youth in grades 6-12 who have an interest in singing! No audition or previous choral experience is necessary. This

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Worship Arts

Handbell Choir

Manchester United Methodist Church has a long standing history of music and the worship arts. Our Ringing Choirs help you experience the joy of music

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Nursery
Children & Families

Nursery & Childcare

Manchester UMC’s Nursery Ministry provides loving, nurturing care for our youngest children. Developmentally appropriate toys and activities help them experience God’s love in a Christian

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Worship Arts

CHOIRS

choirs Manchester UMC Choirs Manchester United Methodist Church has a long standing history of music and the worship arts.  There are ensemble opportunities for musicians

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Wednesday Night Live!

Wednesdays Wednesday Night LIVE! is open to everyone and offers over a dozen programs available for any age. Experience the open table at Manchester United Methodist Church, where everyone...

Community Dinners

Open to the public Join us for dinner! Multiple generations gather from 5:30 to 6:30p for an affordable community dinner in Fellowship Hall at Manchester UMC. Open to the...

Connections

Connections Connecting people.  Enhancing lives. Community Dinners Open to the public, these dinners are an opportunity to enjoy delicious food, uplifting entertainment, friendly people, and optional programs before and...

Worship at Manchester UMC this Christmas

Candlelight Christmas Eve Serivce.

Come Home for Christmas

Dec. 21: Longest Night – 7p, Chapel

Dec. 24: 

  • Children and Families – 3p, Sanctuary
  • Modern – 5p, Sanctuary
  • Traditional Service – 8p, Sanctuary
  • Lessons & Carols – 11p, Sanctuary