Check out the latest news and opportunities!
Each week, Manchester UMC will featured the latest news and opportunities in the life of this vibrant church. Each ministry has something to offer from classes to trips, missions to social justice action, there is something for everyone.
At Manchester UMC we extend God’s love and grace to ALL people, and we are called to make a difference for Christ by transforming church and community. We invite you to be apart of a loving community by getting involved in one or more of these opportunities!
Weekend Worship
Saturday
4p | Traditional-Casual | Chapel
Sunday
9a | Modern | Fellowship Hall
11a | Traditional | Sanctuary
holy week and easter services
Join us for Holy Week & Easter
Manchester United Methodist Church warmly invites you to join us during this Lenten season. We offer a variety of services for you to choose from as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ and the beauty that emerges from humble beginnings.
Good Friday Service | April 18 | 7p
Holy Saturday Service | April 19 | 4p
Easter Sunday Services | April 20 | 6a Sunrise, 9a Modern, 11a Traditional
We may only be dust, but God has always made beautiful things out of the dust. Experience Easter at Manchester United Methodist Church and experience the life-giving love of God.
worship
Music Ministry Showcase
May 4 | 10a
For the third year, the entire Manchester UMC Worship Arts Ministry will lead a service of worship and music where children, youth and adults will sing and play instruments.
Children's Choir Musical
May 4 | 3p
Join the Music Makers as they present Storms and wonder if they have what it takes to weather storms in their lives through heartfelt songs, authentic dialogue, and a healthy dose of humor.
Volunteer with the AV Team
Our AV team is looking for volunteers to help on Sundays at the 9a and 11a worship services! You can help run slides, camera or Facebook. No experience needed.
devotion
Community Dinners | April 23 | 5:30p
Get your ticket for a Community Dinner! This dinner will have Mostaccioli with red sauce, Italian Salad, and Garlic Bread.
Evening Book Club | April 30 | 7p
Join this group to discuss the book The Women's March: A Novel of the 1913 Women's Suffrage Procession by Jennifer Chiaverini.
Lydia Circle Luncheon
May 1 | 11:30a-2p
Get ready for a dazzling presentation by Barbara Kay on the legendary Fanny Crosby—an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. Register by April 23.
New Member Class
May 7 | 6:30-8:30p
If you have decided to make Manchester UMC your church home, we celebrate that decision and invite you to join thousands of others in becoming a member of the church. Register by April 27!
Family Picnic | May 18 | 4-7p
All children, youth and their families are invited to this fun afternoon of celebrating graduating seniors, fifth graders moving into youth and the end of the school year! Register by May 11.
Middle School Mission Journey
June 12-15
This trip will be a combination of service and learning where youth will both support the good work LifeWise STL does AND learn about the root causes of poverty in St. Louis City.
High School Mission Journey
June 19-22
This is an opportunity for youth to grow in their relationships with God, each other, have fun, and serve the community. This trip is open to youth who have completed 9th-12th grade.
Opera Explorers Camp
June23-27 | 9a-3p
In partnership with Opera Theater St. Louis, during this summer camp, kids (incoming 2nd – 8th graders) become the librettists, composers, designers, directors, and stars of their own production.
VBS | July 7-11 | 8:30-11:30a
Children ages 3 years old (and potty-trained) through rising 5th graders are invited to Vacation Bible School! This year’s VBS will focus on the theme of Road Trip: On the Go With God.
justice
Easter Missions Offering | Mozambique Initiative
We are partnering with the Mozambique Initiative to fund two projects: solar panels for parsonages and seminary scholarships. Help support this ministry this Easter season.
compassion
City of Manchester Blood Drive
April 21 | 10a-3p
Blood drives are a critical and powerful way to make a difference in the lives of others. Through each whole blood donation, this can save up to three lives.
Nourish Caregiver Support
April 23 | 6p
This group offers a faith perspective for caregivers who need somewhere to turn to for information, strength and connection during the caregiver journey.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
May 18 | 10a-1p
The staff of Manchester UMC invites all volunteers to a special reception as a thank you for the time and dedication you have given to the ministries of the church.
MO-Hab Ride Update
2025 Miles for MO-hab has begun! Record your miles cycling, running, walking, skating, etc. at the link below. We will be collecting entries through June 9. Total to date is 358 miles!
other information
Leadership Board Meeting
April 13 | 3-5p | Room 141
Most meetings are open to the congregation. Please use the entry door next to room 141. Note that meeting minutes and church financials are no longer publicly posted but are available upon request.
about manchester umc
Extending God's love and grace to ALL
At Manchester United Methodist Church, we extend God’s love and grace to ALL people. Therefore, as we journey toward a greater understanding of one another, we respect our human family’s diversity of age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, family structure, marital status, socioeconomic status, education, political perspective, faith history and life experience.
Manchester United Methodist Church is a 2,600-member congregation that traces its roots back to 1826. The church is one of the largest United Methodist congregations in the United States and is located in West St. Louis County of Missouri. The church is an inclusive community where all are welcome.
We are called to be an inclusive community of people who love Christ deeply, worship him passionately, and serve him boldly. We are called to make a difference for Christ by transforming church and community.
