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 | Tradtional-Casual | Chapel
Sunday
9a | Modern | Fellowship Hall
11a | Traditional | Sanctuary
opportunities to serve
Serve at the Tree Lot | Beginning November 29
More than 300 volunteers (youth to adult) are needed to work at the Tree Lot! There are various jobs from sorting trees, cashier, netting trees, or helping customers.
Night in Bethlehem | December 14 | 5-8p
Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner and the holiday season, purchase your dinner rolls from the Bridge Bread table on Sunday, Nov. 24! They will not disappoint!
children's and family
Parents Morning Out | December 7 | 9a-Noon
Children PreK-5th Grade are invited to create gifts for their families, play games, and watch the Polar Express while parents enjoy a morning out during the busy season!
adult faith formation
Faithful: Christmas through the Eyes of Joseph | Begins November 24 | 11a
Discuss Joseph and the courageous actions he took during the story of the birth of Jesus.
An Unlikely Advent: Extraordinary People of the Christmas Story | Begins December 1 | 9:30a
This four-week Advent study focuses on the experiences of four sets of often overlooked characters in the Nativity story.
Prepare the Way for the Lord | Begins December 1 | 9:30a
This study explores the Advent themes of John the Baptist’s life and ministry, and how John calls all followers of Jesus to prepare our hearts for his coming.
Forever Young Christmas Dinner | December 13 | 5p
Join the Forever Young for a delicious Christmas dinner and festive fellowship! Several dinner options are available. Cost is $40/person. Register by Dec. 1.
missions and Social justice
Bridge Bread Dinner Rolls | For sale on Nov. 24
Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner and the holiday season, purchase your dinner rolls from the Bridge Bread table on Sunday, Nov. 24! They will not disappoint!
Season of Giving | November 24-December 22
Opportunities to give to LifeWise StL, Epworth, and Bridge Bread will be made available to the congregation in the lobby. Help support these organizations this holiday season.
Holiday Bake Sale | December 8 | 8a-1p
The Hospitality Team will be holding their annual bake sale where you can purchase homemade cookies, candy, pies and lots of sweet holiday treats will be available for sale.
other information
New Chairs for Fellowship Hall
Manchester UMC is excited to announce the launch of a campaign to acquire new chairs for Fellowship Hall! These chairs will significantly enhance the space and are available for a donation of $50.
Lobby Updates
As part of the ongoing transformation of Manchester UMC, this week, work began on updating the main lobby of the church. Over the next few weeks, these updates will continue and we ask for your patience and prayers as we live into the growth of the church.
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.
