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
4p | Traditional/Casual | Chapel
Sunday
9a | Modern Service | Fellowship Hall
11a | Traditional | Sanctuary
opportunities to serve
Sneakers with Soul Donations | Now-Aug. 6
Help support local children in the community in need of a pair of sneakers by making your financial contribution to help reach our goal of 1,000 pairs of sneakers.
Youth Pool Party | Saturday, August 11 | 6-8p
Come celebrate the last bit of summer before school starts! Open to all incoming 6th graders through graduating seniors, enjoy an evening swim and fun with friends. Register by August 7.
Fall Kick-Off Save the Date | Sunday, September 8 | 11a-1p
Make sure to mark your calendars for this annual event! Celebrate the kick-off of ministries with inflatables, games, music, and more!
adult faith formation
Senior Social Drop-In | Thursday, July 18 | 9a-Noon
Join this group and bring a friend! It is a good time to meet other seniors while enjoying games, snacks, and wonderful conversations. Register online.
Evening Book Club | Wednesday, July 31 | 7p
This group will be discussing the book Tom Lake, by Ann Patchett. Register ahead of time so that discussion questions can be emailed.
Lead a Group or Class
Do you feel called to lead a class or group? If so, we invite you to check out our Adult Faith Formation program which provides opportunities to know God more deeply through faith development and connection.
Missions & justice
Bike Rehab Work Day | Saturday, July 13 | 8a-Noon
Join us for the next Bike Rehab work day! Bike cleaners and mechanics are needed. No experience or tools needed and training provided!
Connections & Other Information
Community Dinner Planning | July 17, 3:30p
Community dinners will be back soon and we want your help! All are invited to help plan the menu for Fall 2024 dinners, which run Sept. 11-Nov. 13. Dinner at Charro's to follow.
Flowers for Worship
Altar flowers are a great way to honor a person, event or the memory of something or someone special. Arrangements are displayed during worship and may be taken home after the 11a service.
Need a Prayer Shawl?
Over 2,500 people have received a shawl from this dedicated ministry. If you know of someone who may need one, please drop by the main office. There is a chance to help make these wonderful shawls on Wed. July 18 at 10a.
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.
