Sermons
Exactly How Did I Get Here? Part II
The Scripture for this final sermon is Mark 6:30-44. In this passage, Jesus recommends a time of rest and spiritual renewal for the disciples. The
July 21, 2024
Category: What’s Happening
Sermons
In God We Trust
Throughout the centuries, “trust in God” has been a frequent theme in our prayers, our hymns and our sacred songs. It is certainly a biblical
July 14, 2024
Pastor's Note
What’s the point of the Sabbath?
Dear Friends at Manchester UMC, I was the supervisor of United Methodist churches in the St. Louis area for eight years. In that capacity,
May 29, 2024
Pastor's Note
Venom: Jesus & Nicodemus
It seemed like every televised football game in the 1970s had a huge banner displayed in the stands near the end-zone with “John 3:16”
May 21, 2024
Pastor's Note
Ascension Sunday
Dear Friends at Manchester UMC, Unfortunately, the surrounding culture has taken some of Christianity’s best stuff. This reality is mostly for commercial gain. We don’t
May 8, 2024
Sermons
The Story That Cannot Be Held
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Kurt encourages us to see the charge Jesus gave to Peter to “feed my lambs” to be applicable to all
April 28, 2024
Pastor's Note
Have you ever felt like this?
by Rev. Andy Blacksher, Executive Pastor Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two other disciples were together. Simon Peter
April 17, 2024
Pastor's Note
Borrowed Rooms
On Maundy Thursday, we reflected on rooms that were important to us as we grew up. We thought about the rooms we had as children,
April 3, 2024
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August 2, 2023
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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
February 16, 2023
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ABOUT | 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
August 23, 2022
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
June 2, 2021
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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
April 2, 2020
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MO-Hab
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
March 3, 2020
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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
March 2, 2020
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May 18, 2018
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February 7, 2018
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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 even the most
January 1, 2018
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