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Truth

“Confession is just spiritual language for truth-telling” (from the Arthur Riley devo). When we confess, sharing the truth about ourselves with God and with one

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Pastor's Note

Truth

 Today, as I compose this note, it is the third anniversary of “The Shutdown.” March 13, 2020 was the day that St. Louis County issued

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Sermons

Lament

Lament is a gift from God. It allows us to name and appropriately celebrate the goodness of what was lost. Lent is a season for

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Sermons

Mortality

There is meaning in mortality, there is a balance between life and death. Lent is a season that creates the time and space to reflect

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Pastor's Note

Mortality

Lent is a season to reflect on the reality of our mortality. In fact, that is this week’s focus word in our series “This Here

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Sermons

Hunger

Matthew tells us that Jesus was “famished” after his time in the wilderness. Pain is a hunger that looks not for nourishment, but for numbing.

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Sermons

No Day But Today

Death can change lives for good. In the musical, Angel’s community was eventually changed for good by his death. It took time and work to

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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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Pastor's Note

Season of Dignity

This weekend we will close out our worship series “Changed for Good” with a focus on the 1996 musical “Rent.” “Rent” is a remarkable musical,

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Pastor's Note

You’ve Got to be Taught

When “South Pacific” hit the Broadway stage in 1949, it definitely got the theatrical world’s attention! The show won TEN Tony Awards, including Best Musical

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Sermons

You Will be Found

Palm Sunday is the celebration of a divine reign that is both here and not yet here. It is the fulfillment of a promise that

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Sermons

Change of Heart

Mary Poppins is a prophet like Ezekiel, speaking into the Banks family and specifically to Mr. Banks. She breaks his heart of stone, giving him

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Pastor's Note

Change of Heart

The film “Mary Poppins” debuted in 1964. It received a total of 13 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and it won five Oscars. In

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Sermons

Changed for Good

In Wicked, there is a difference between being changed for the “better” and changed for “good.” “Better” is the standards of the world, the expectations

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Pastor's Note

Changed For Good

The novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West” was published in 1995. Written by Gregory McGuire, the novel explores

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Sermons

Patience

We live in a culture that does not like to wait. However, Scripture teaches that we ought to be patient, and upholds patience as a

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Pastor's Note

Patience

“Lord, give me patience, and give it to me NOW!” It is a human inclination to want what we want when we want it. Often

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Sermons

Here is My Servant

At the beginning of a calendar year, we pause to renew and refresh ourselves. As we do, we look ahead into the year to come

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Pastor's Note

Discipleship Promises

The next two weekends are important ones for Manchester UMC. The church calendar is relatively empty, as we experience a few weeks of hiatus before

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News from Manchester UMC

Lobby on Sunday at Manchester UMC during the Broadway Revue. HungerSaturday, February 25Chapel / 4p / Traditional Casual Sunday, February 26Fellowship Hall / 9a /

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Pastor's Note

Pastor’s Note

Andy Bryan Each week Lead Pastor Andy Bryan shares what’s on his heart. His messages both inform and inspire. Subscribe and stay ‘in the know’

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Connecting

ABOUT | Connections

Connections Connecting people to enhance our lives and grow in community! Community Dinners Open to the public, these dinners are an opportunity to enjoy delicious

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Pastor's Note

The Triumphant Entry

It is a scene common to all four Gospels. It’s one of those stories that has its own title: “The Triumphant Entry.” It is re-enacted

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Pastor's Note

Bright and Clean

In July of 2019, I arrived at Manchester UMC and began my appointment as the Lead Pastor of this amazing congregation. Just eight months later,

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Pastor's Note

Meaning of Metaphors

The hymn writer John Newton’s best known hymn is “Amazing Grace.” In it he celebrates the power of God’s grace with a metaphor: “…was blind,

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Pastor's Note

Going Through the Motions

The early 1800s saw what history now calls the “Industrial Revolution” in Europe and the United States. A big part of the “Industrial Revolution” was

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Pastor's Note

Living Through Suffering

We might prefer that the Gospel come without suffering. Perhaps, were we to compose our own Gospel story, we would write one in which suffering

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Pastor's Note

Living Reminders

The people you love will change you. The things you have learned will guide you.And nothing on Earth can silence the quiet voice still inside you. This

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Pastor's Note

Circle of Life

This week, we turn our “Life, Death, and Disney” attention to an OLD movie: “The Lion King.” The original animated movie was released way back

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Pastor's Note

A Life Worth Living

Week two of our worship series, “Life, Death, and Disney,” features the movie “Soul.” “Soul” is a beautiful, award-winning movie that explores themes of purpose

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Pastor's Note

Remember Me

This weekend, we begin a new worship series called, “Life, Death, and Disney.” In this series, we’ll take a look at how four different Disney

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Communications

Share Your Stories

Witnessing is part of our calling as disciples of Jesus. If you are willing to share how your experience has positively impacted your faith with

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News from Manchester UMC

Circle of Friends performs at Spring Sing Disabling Lent: Here, But Not YetSaturday, April 9 – Chapel4p – Traditional CasualSunday, April 10 – Sanctuary9a – Modern,

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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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Featured Events

Our Mission Statement MO-Hab is committed to raising funds and awareness for adequate and affordable housing. MO-Hab sponsors benefit bicycle rides to raise funds for

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Featured Events

Century 3

Making a Difference for Christ. 2020 Visioning Summary In the year 2026, Manchester United Methodist Church will begin “Century 3” as a congregation. After 200

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Concerts

PipeScreams

Sunday, October 31, 7 p.m. Free and Open to the Community! Featuring Manchester UMC’s own organist, John Cargile, the Joy of Music Concert Series presents

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Contact

Employment Opportunities

Current Openings Custodian (Full-time) Manchester UMC is seeking candidates for a full-time Custodian position. This person is responsible for helping to keep the facilities of

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Featured Events

Personal Essentials Ministry

personal essentials ministry Helping restore human dignity What if you had to choose between buying food or toilet paper? For many in the community, affording

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News from Manchester UMC

Lobby on Sunday at Manchester UMC during the Broadway Revue. HungerSaturday, February 25Chapel / 4p / Traditional Casual Sunday, February 26Fellowship Hall / 9a / ModernSanctuary / 11a /...

News from Manchester UMC

Circle of Friends performs at Spring Sing Disabling Lent: Here, But Not YetSaturday, April 9 – Chapel4p – Traditional CasualSunday, April 10 – Sanctuary9a – Modern, 11a – TraditionalRev. Andy...