CONNECTION | Fellowship Groups

FEllowship Groups

Fellowship groups at Manchester UMC are a group of people who gather to promote connection and community around a shared set of interests. Most Fellowship Groups gather on a regular frequency for dinner, movies, museum visits or other fun activity.

Newcomers are always welcome!  Let us know which group(s) you’d like to give a try and we’ll introduce you to the group leader and help you get connected!

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Start A New Fellowship or Hospitality Group

If you like people and having fun, you have all the skills necessary to start a new fellowship group. Beginning your new Fellowship Group is easy! Just let us know you’re interested along with a few other key details and we’ll help you spread the word and recruit new members. No prior experience necessary

For more information or assistance finding a group, please email Tiffany Conway.

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Evening Book Group

Day: See Dates Below
Time:  7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Fireside Rm | Manchester UMC
Leader: Emily Stiegemeyer

Description:  The Evening Book Group enjoys reading and discussing a book per month.

Upcoming Books:

  • February 26 – End of the Story by A.J. Finn
  • March 26* – The Measure by Nikki Erlick
  • April 30* – The Women’s March: A Novel of the 1913 Women’s Suffrage Procession by Jennifer Chiaverini
  • May 28 – The Women by Kristin Hannah
  • June 25 – The Wedding People by the Author / The Storyteller by David Grohi
  • July 30 – All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker
  • August 27 – The Bishop and The Butterfly by Michael Wolraich
  • September 24 – James by Percival Everett
  • October 29 – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

Please register below so the discussion questions can be emailed to participants in advance.   

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Forever Young

Leader: Dorothy Wilkes

Forever Young is an active group of adults that share monthly dinners at church or a local restaurant. This group enjoys fellowship, as well as traveling together.

Upcoming Event:

Newcomers always welcome!

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Ladies Bridge

Date: Weds, Sept. 11, 2024 thru May 7, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Fellowship Hall (Sept. 11 and May 7 only) | Manchester UMC
Leaders: Connie Lowry & Loretta Trower

Description: Please join us for bridge and fellowship. The kick-off will be held in Fellowship Hall on Wed, Sept. 11 at 9 a.m.

The Ladies Marathon Bridge group participants play at members’ homes once a month, October through April, except December.

The year end celebration will be held Wed, May 7, 2025 at 9 a.m. at Manchester UMC.

Teams are now established.  If anyone is interested in being a sub or would like to play next year, please email Connie Lowry or Loretta Trower.

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Lydia Circle

Date:  1st Thursday of month, Starting September 4
Time:  10:00-11:30 a.m.
Location:  Room 141 | Manchester UMC
Leaders:  Billie Coon, Marilyn Wooden

Description:   This group takes the summer off and will return in the Fall of 2025.

Lydia Circle is a group of women who meet to celebrate their desire to serve Christ by caring for others, social justice, prayers, fellowship, Bible study, health and fitness and enhancing our spirituality through a monthly program addressing these areas.

Lydia Circle is open to all women with an occasional meeting which might interest men as well. Newcomers are always welcome!

Please join the Lydia Circle on these dates:

  • Sept. 4 – We welcome all women to our kickoff meeting. The program will give you a time to get to know new people and celebrate friends you think you know. 
  • Oct. 2 – We Ate It First! St Louis has made major contributions to the food culture of the United States, both in terms of dishes invented here and served nationwide, and dishes unique to the city. The speaker will be John Cline from the Saint Louis County Library.
  • Nov. 6 – Oh no! My Brain Has Wrinkles Too? Discover how our brains change from womb to tomb, and how that information can change our brains and our relationships. Judy Smith, one of our own, will explain.
  • Dec. 4June Van Klavern, author and a Manchester UMC member, will talk about two books she has written. One is “A Book of Prayers for Parenting”, and  the other a children’s book.
  • Jan. 8 – A Walk Through the Crossroads of MUMC. Dave Gnaegy will talk about the architecture of MUMC and other interesting stories during the same timeframe.
  • Feb. 5 – The Early Response Team (ERT) is a ministry of our church and Karen Yeomans has been on several trips with this group. Hear about what they do when they are called to help those people who have been in the path of a natural disaster.
  • Mar. 5 – Our three pastors have been invited to participate in a game of Bible Jeopardy. Let’s see if we can stump them and also test our own knowledge. We are asking for $10 per person that will be a donation to a charity of their choice. All are welcome to join us.
  • Apr. 2 – Angels and Crosses together. Susan Woodard will continue her discussion on Angels from last year and Linda Schultz will present a selection of several versions of crosses with a brief summary of their origins. The cross has been a symbol of the Christian religion for over 2000 years.
  • May 7 – Spring Luncheon with delicious food catered from a nearby restaurant. To make the day special, Barb Kay will return as Amelia Earhart. She does a wonderful job of portraying women from our past and Amelia is her favorite.

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Tat & Chat

Date: 1st Saturdays of Month
Time: 9:30 a.m. to Noon
Location: Room 222 | North Entrance Entry
Leader: Vicki Samuels

Description:  Gather with others for fellowship and to work on tatting projects and/or learn how to needle tat. Newcomers and beginners are welcome!

Tatting is a technique for handcrafting lace from a series of knots and loops. Tatting can be used to make lace edging as well as doilies, collars, accessories such as earrings and necklaces, and other decorative pieces.

Learn how to needle tat and make a small tatted project in the class.

Beginners may purchase the tatting kit for $12.

Childcare available with advance registration.

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Senior Social Drop in

Date: 3rd Thursday of Month
Time: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Location: Youth Center | North Entrance Entry
Leader: Sue Copeland

Description: Come join the Senior Social Drop-In group and bring a friend!  It’s a good time to meet other seniors.  We play games (Mexican Train, Rummykube, cards, etc.) or would love to play a game you bring.  Enjoy snacks and wonderful conversations.  It’s a casual drop-in so come as you are!

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Please register below to let us know you are interested in attending the Senior Social Drop In!

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United Methodist Men

Date: 3rd Sundays of Month
Time: 12:15 to 2:00 p.m. 
Location: Room 221 | Manchester UMC
Leader: John Klos

Description:  The Manchester United Methodist Men (UMM) ministry group is open to all men.  UMM provides community service to Manchester UMC and the community.  Each month this group meets to discuss items to help the community.

Each year, UMM organizes, plans and implements the Manchester Christmas Tree Lot.  The funds generated from the Christmas Tree Lot are distributed to many agencies and ministries.  UMM also sponsors the Advent/Lenten Breakfast, the Youth’s Night at the Bistro and special events.

Newcomers are always welcome!