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 welcome to share in the love and spirit of the holidays.
Christmas Eve Service times
Christmas Eve - Tuesday, Dec. 24 | Sanctuary
3p Family Worship
5p Modern Worship with Youth
8p Traditional Worship with Chancel Choir
11p Lessons and Carols
Christmas Happenings!
Christmas Tree Lot
The Tree Lot is Closed for the Season.
Since 1964, the Christmas Tree Lot has been operated by the United Methodist Men’s Group. There are over 1500 trees to choose from!
Located at 4380 Manchester Rd , Manchester, MO, which is west of Highway 141 in the parking lot of the Manchester Athletic Association.
Deck the Halls
Saturday, Nov. 30 | 9a Decorating, 1p Rehearsal
Let’s come together to deck the church with boughs of holly…and other things! There will be a decorating party with carols playing. We have dreamed up a winter wonderland to grace our church for the Advent and Christmas season. Be a part of helping it come alive! Fa la la la la…la la la laaa!
Hanging of the Green
Sunday, Dec. 1 | 11a
Manchester UMC is having a Hanging of the Green service at 11:00a. This service of preparing God’s house and our hearts for the coming Christ child is a cherished tradition at Manchester UMC, and it requires many hands to make it possible.
If interested in serving as a part of one of the processionals during this special service, please reach out to Becky Strickland. You will be required to attend a rehearsal on Saturday, November 30 at 1:00p. There will be no speaking or singing required for these roles.
Parents Morning Out
Christmas Creations
Saturday, Dec. 7 | Time TBD
Save the Date! Check back on this website for more information about this fun event for children and families!
The Longest Day
Saturday, Dec. 21 | 4p
For some the holiday season can be filled with many mixed emotions as grief and sadness are a part of life as the glitter and glow of Christmas is all around us. In a time when the expectation is that everyone is happy and filled with joy, the shadow of darkness can fall across our hearts and our spirits.
Our Longest Night Service is designed to offer a safe place for the gathering of those who need respite for their weariness, their sorrow, and their heartache. This service of hope and healing will be offered on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 4:00 p.m.
Betty Estes Gnaegy Christmas @ Manchester
Sunday, Dec. 22 | 7:00p | Manchester UMC Sanctuary
Celebrate Christmas with wonderful holiday music presented by the Cantate Youth Choir, Coventry Choir, and Chancel Choir. This beautiful night will feature the music of British composers John Rutter and Philip Stopford.
Kurtis Heinrich, director
John Cargile, organ/piano
Kevin McBeth, director
All Joy of Music concerts are free admission with an offering received. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Christmas Offering
During this Season of Giving, above and beyond generosity is needed!
These above and beyond contributions to the Christmas Missions Offering directly go toward agencies in our community so they can receive financial support to continue serving those in our community.
Past beneficiaries of the Christmas Mission Offering include: Bridge Bread, Epworth Children and Families, HomeFirst, LifeWise StL, and Sneakers with Soul.
