Category: Pastor’s Note

Pastor's Note

Charles in Charge

Charles Wesley was the poet of the birth of Methodism. In his lifetime, he composed thousands of hymns! His beautiful words captured the theology, the

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Stay in Love with God

Pastor’s e-Note – Rev. Jim Peich 5-9-23 Get Busy Living In the movie Shawshank Redemption there’s a line where Tim Robbins says to Morgan Freeman,

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A Growing Congregation

This Sunday is Confirmation Sunday, a significant and meaningful day in the life of any congregation, including Manchester. It is the day we celebrate with

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In Particular

Each and every individual Christian is called by God in a particular way. God equips each of us with particular gifts that are suited for

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Be the Church!

It is the Monday morning after Easter Sunday, 2023. I always come into the church building on this Monday, every year. Easter energizes me, and

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And Also With You

& also with you by Laura Checkett, March 25, 2023 a return to love to guide us forward in this time; in this moment for

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Charles in Charge

Charles Wesley was the poet of the birth of Methodism. In his lifetime, he composed thousands of hymns! His beautiful words captured the theology, the spirit, and the energy...

Stay in Love with God

Pastor’s e-Note – Rev. Jim Peich 5-9-23 Get Busy Living In the movie Shawshank Redemption there’s a line where Tim Robbins says to Morgan Freeman, “I guess it comes...

In Particular

Each and every individual Christian is called by God in a particular way. God equips each of us with particular gifts that are suited for our particular call. There...

Be the Church!

It is the Monday morning after Easter Sunday, 2023. I always come into the church building on this Monday, every year. Easter energizes me, and I am always eager...