Experience the Lenten season at Manchester UMC!
All are welcome to share in the season at Manchester UMC.
Holy Week Services
Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 2 | 7p | Sanctuary
Good Friday
Friday, April 3 | 7p | Sanctuary
Witness the retelling of the passion story, supported by music from the Black tradition. The clergy, lay readers and Coventry Choir will be in collaboration with Salem United Methodist Church – Ladue. With the extinguishing of candles, as beloved spirituals are sung.
Holy Saturday
Saturday, April 4 | 7p | Sanctuary
A service of waiting.
Easter
Sunday, April 5
6:30a Sunrise Worship | North Parking Lot
9a Modern Worship | Sanctuary
11a Traditional Worship with Chancel Choir | Sanctuary
Easter Happenings!
Ash & Dash
Wednesday, February 18
7 – 9a | 11a to 1p | 4 – 6p
Manchester Athletic Association parking lot
14380 Manchester Road, Manchester, MO (just west of Hwy 141)
Ash Wednesay Service
Wednesday, February 18
7 p.m.
Manchester UMC Sanctuary
Lenten Devotional
At home devotional
All are welcome!
This Lenten devotional was created with input from members of our congregation and features voices from ministries and individuals you may not have met yet. It’s an invitation to build a daily rhythm of scripture and prayer — and to extend yourself grace when the habit feels difficult. As we walk through Lent together, we offer this devotional as a shared way to pause, reflect, and deepen our connection with God as a community.
Jack And Mary Lou Adams Masterworks Concert
March 29, 2026 | 7:00p | Manchester UMC Sanctuary
Our upcoming masterworks concert will showcase Franz Schubert’s Mass in G alongside Josef Rheinberger’s Organ Concerto No. 1. The Manchester UMC Chancel Choir will be accompanied by John Cargile on the organ, complemented by a string orchestra. This concert is a splendid opportunity to experience the rich harmonies and intricate compositions of these classical masterpieces. The Chancel Choir’s powerful vocals will bring Schubert’s Mass in G to life, capturing the profound spiritual depth and lyrical beauty of the piece. Meanwhile, Rheinberger’s Organ Concerto No. 1 will highlight John Cargile’s exceptional talent, as his skillful organ playing resonates throughout the sanctuary, filling it with majestic sound.
Soprano: Emily Pikaard
Tenor: Kurtis Heinrich
Baritone: Matthew Stansfield
Organ: John Cargile
Lenten Offering
During this Lenten Season, above and beyond generosity is needed!
These above and beyond contributions to the Lenten Missions Offering go directly toward agencies so they can receive financial support to continue serving those in need.
Past beneficiaries of the Lenten Mission Offering include: Mozambique, Bridge Bread, Epworth Children and Families, HomeFirst, LifeWise StL, and Sneakers with Soul.