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!

Fellowship Groups

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 Rev. Jim Peich or Tiffany Conway.

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Evening Book Group

Day: Last Wed. of each month
Time:  7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Fireside Room | Manchester UMC
Leader: Emily Stiegemeyer

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

Upcoming Books:

  • July 26 – Horse, by Geraldine Brooks
  • Aug. 30The Girls with No Names by Serena Burdick
  • Sept. 27 – Shrines of Gaiety by Kate Atkiinson
  • Oct. 25Bomb Shelter: Love, Time and Other Explosives by Mary Laura Philpott

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:

  • Thursday, Oct. 26:  Trip to see St. Louis Browns Baseball Team Exhibit 
    Click here to learn more
  • Christmas Dinner – Watch for more information soon!

Newcomers always welcome!

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Ladies Bridge

Date: Weds, Sept. 13, 2023 thru May 8, 2024
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Fellowship Hall (Sept. 13 and May 8 only) | Manchester UMC
Leaders: Ellen Friedman & Jane Arneson

Description: Please join us for bridge and fellowship. The kick-off will be held in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, September 23 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 Wednesday, May 8 at 9 a.m. at Manchester UMC.

Please email Ellen Friedman or Jane Arneson to sign up or if you have any questions.

Contribution: $20/player to support church missions and programs.

Teams are forming now and registrations are due Wednesday, Aug. 9.

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Lydia Circle

Date: 1st Thursday of Month, Sept. 7 – May 2, 2024
Time: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. 
Location: West Lobby | West Entrance Entry
Leaders: Billie Coon, Marilyn Wooden and Malinda Westerlund

Description:

  • September 7 – Food 4 Kids ministry with Janis Thompson and Connie Lowry
  • October 5 – Meet Manchester UMC’s new Pastor Andy Blacksher and his wife, Kristen
  • November 2 – Celebrate our Veterans with Kathy Givens as she tells how the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) works with America’s veterans
  • December 7 – Dollar a Dip Christmas Potluck with proceeds donated to Epworth youth who have aged out of their program
  • January 4 – Meet the newest Manchester UMC staffers who help make our lives easier
  • February 1 – Manchester UMC’s Director of Children’s Choir & Drama, Emily Pikaard will explain the steps our children’s choir techniques grow musically in the different choirs
  • March 7 – Meet Manchester UMC’s member and author, Deborah Reinhardt as she presents “Book on Coffee in St. Louis”
  • April 4 – Connie Lowry presents the History of Aprons, so bring or wear your favorite apron.
  • May 2 – Lydia Circle’s Spring Luncheon with a special guest speaker to be announced
  • September 7 – Food 4 Kids ministry with Janis Thompson and Connie Lowry
  • October 5 – Meet Manchester UMC’s new Pastor Andy Blacksher and his wife, Kristen
  • November 2 – Celebrate our Veterans with Kathy Givens as she tells how the Daughters of the Revolution (DAR) works with America’s veterans
  • December 7 – Dollar a Dip Christmas Potluck with proceeds donated to Epworth youth who have aged out of their program
  • January 4 – Meet the newest Manchester UMC staffers who help make our lives easier
  • February 1 – Manchester UMC’s Director of Children’s Choir & Drama, Emily Pikaard will explain the steps our children’s choir techniques grow musically in the different choirs
  • March 7 – Meet Manchester UMC’s member and author, Deborah Reinhardt as she presents “Book on Coffee in St. Louis”
  • April 4 – Connie Lowry presents the History of Aprons, so bring or wear your favorite apron.
  • May 2 – Lydia Circle’s Spring Luncheon with a special guest speaker to be announced

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

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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 by the end of 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: Room 223 | North Entrance Entry
Leader: Sue Copeland

Description:  The purpose of the group is to socialize and have fun playing games. Participants are encouraged to bring their friends who are not members of Manchester UMC to also enjoy fellowship with this group.

Click Here to sign up to volunteer

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

Optional Prayer Beads to make*

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Women's Day of Fellowship

Date: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023
Time: 12:30-3:45 p.m.
Location:  Room 226 | Manchester UMC
Leader:  Vicki Samuels

Description:  A day of fellowship with women of MUMC! Bring a friend! 

This event will take place on Saturday, September 16, 2023 from 12:30 – 3:45 pm with optional attendance at the 4:00 service in the historic Chapel.

Take the afternoon to be with your sisters in Christ in a reflective, meditative, spiritual, & social experience.

For those who attended last year’s retreat at the Marianist Center, this is an opportunity to reconnect with each other.  For those new to this experience, we hope to give you a glimpse at what a weekend women’s retreat might offer your spirit and Christian relationships.

Bring a snack to share (snack potluck)

Optional Activities:

  • Make prayer beads. Cost is $13, payable by cash, check, or Venmo; 
    *This option has CLOSED due to maximum participants have been met.
  • Bring Feminine Hygiene Pads, sizes 3,4,5 or Tampons: multi size for the Personal Essentials Ministry.

Register online to help us estimate our numbers, but walk ins are welcome

Childcare is available with advance registration.