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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 | Traditional Casual | Chapel
Sunday
9a | Modern Service | Fellowship Hall
11a | Traditional Service | Sanctuary

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Scenic Arts

Scenic Arts Join the Scenic Arts team! They have fun providing everything from simple props to full scale sets for worship services, special events at the church, and more! Creative artists, engineers, painters, and builders are all invited to join.

Adams Masterworks

Jack & Mary Lou Adams Masterworks Concert | Sun, Mar. 24 | 7p

As we enter holy week, the Chancel Choir will present Theodore Dubois' "The Last Seven Words of Christ", a beautiful and dramatic work. We hope to see you for this stirring concert, as we begin our journey toward Easter.

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Maundy Thursday & Good Friday | Thurs, Mar. 28 & Fri, Mar. 29 | 7p

Join our candlelit Maundy Thursday service on March 28 at 7p as we reflect on the Last Supper. The next day, we will hold our Tenebrae Good Friday service at 7p. Both services will be in-person only, with childcare provided.

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Easter Services | Sun, Mar. 31 | 6:30a, 9a, 11a

Three services will be held on Easter. Bring a flower for our flower cross! Childcare offered for 9a, 11a services.

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Women's Retreat | Fri - Sun, July 26 - 28

Take a respite from your day-to-day life to join other adult women, make new friends, learn and share different ways to rest, renew, and restore ourselves. We will explore mental, physical, and spiritual practices and techniques.

Youth & Young adults

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Register for Youth Programming

The 2023-2024 season of Youth programming includes small groups, Sunday Squad, mission journeys, Middle School Meet-Up, special events, and more! Sign your 6th-12th grader up today to be apart of this awesome ministry.

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Young Adults

The Manchester UMC Young Adults want to attend the March 21 dinner at Rosalita's!

adult faith formation

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Sermon Reflection Groups

Try out one of the six Sermon Reflection Study groups. Some groups meet in person and some meet online.

The Lords Prayer Book

Making Disciples | Tues, Apr. 2 | 9:30-10:30a | Online only

Join the Making Disciples group as they study Rev. Adam Hamilton's book, "The Lord's Prayer".

US Capitol

Thurs, Apr. 11 - Jun. 13 | 6p

Don’t spend another election year hiding from friends and family with different opinions. Learn how to listen and be heard with “A Braver Way” which may “help people who disagree get curious about each other with each other.”

Mental Health

Mental Health Increasing Awareness & Erasing Stigma | thru Apr. 24 | 4:45p

Class EXTENDED by popular demand! Some kind of mental health challenge will affect one in four people at one or another point in their lives.

Missions & justice

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Bike Rehab Work Weekend | 2nd Saturdays | 8a-Noon

The Bike House is open to volunteers. Some of the rehabbing tasks include: replacing tires, tubes, grips, brake pads, cables, cable housing, reflectors, seats, pedals, and kick stands. Each bike is cleaned and polished to enhance its appearance and prepare it for extended service to a joyful recipient. No experience needed! Tools and supplies are provided!

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Bridge Bread is Now selling Gooey Butter & Sugar Cookies

Bridge Bread is now offering Gooey Butter and Sugar Cookies. Stop by the Bridge Bread table and stock up! They are available after worship on Saturday or Sunday and on Wednesday at Community Dinners!

Connections & Other Information

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Community Dinners | Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30p

Multiple generations gather from 5:30 to 6:30p for an affordable community dinner in Fellowship Hall at Manchester UMC. Open to the public, these dinners are an opportunity to enjoy delicious food, uplifting entertainment, friendly people, and optional programs afterwards. Even better, you won’t have to cook or clean up!

Lydia Circle

Lydia Circle | 1st Thursday of month | 9:30a

Join this group to learn more about Manchester UMC and all of the various ministries, as well as staff. Snacks, social time and mission information will be provided. Newcomers always welcome!

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Serve with Community Dinners

Choose from different roles/positions based on your interest and availability. Support and training are provided. Your meal is FREE on the weeks you volunteer!

Church on the Hill

A printing of the second edition of the sold-out book The Church on the Hill is in consideration by the Historical Ministry. We are currently gauging interest in ordering.

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Women's Retreat | July 26-28, 2024

Save the date for the Women’s Retreat! Check back for more information.

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Altar Flowers

Want to celebrate or honor someone special? Altar flowers are available for sale. Individuals may customize their color arrangement or select a single rose.

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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. 

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