Manchester UMC offers short term classes that cover a variety of timely and intriguing topics. These classes are from one to six weeks long and appeal to a wide variety of audiences.
The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen
Weds, June 5 – July 24
Weds, June 12 – July 31
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129 Woods Mill Rd.
Manchester, MO 63011
Tel: 636-394-7506
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 Date: Saturdays, June 1 – Aug. 3, 2024Â
No class July 6
Time: 4:00 – 5:00p
Location:Â Room 222 | Manchester UMC
Leader:Â Bobby Canonigo
Description: Drawing can bring so much joy and relaxation. In fact, most people want to draw realistically, essentially focusing on the skill of drawing over the expression of the work itself. This is how most drawing classes begin. Briefly we will work on the structure of two aspects of drawing shape (the correct outline and structure of a thing) and form (the shadow and fullness of a thing). It is typical to do well as one thing much more than the other, so the class will be about balancing those two aspects.
Tools: Click here to view the suggested tools that are available on Amazon and runs around $17. Â
All are welcome!Â
Please enter the building from the southeast door which is the elevator entrance to the Historic Chapel.
Class participants must be adults. Children under age 18 may attend with their parent or guardian.
Date:Â Weds, June 5-July 24, 2024
No class on July 3
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Location:Â Room 221 | Manchester UMC
Leaders:Â Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Hartenstein, Maurice Parisien, Jana Lippard
Description:  We’ve all likely had thoughts of how the world could be a better place with greater empathy. By attending The Gift of Empathy book discussion classes you’ll learn how to help bring about greater empathy into daily interactions with others. The Gift of Empathy is co-authored by Joel Bretscher and Kenneth C. Hauck, Ph.D., founder of Stephen Ministries.
This class will be led by Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Hartenstein, Director of Congregational Care and Moe Parisien, Stephen Leader, and will explore practical ways to use the key skill of empathy in all situations and settings.
You’ll be empowered to better understand and connect with family, friends, coworkers, and more! Book: $16
Dates: Wednesdays, June 5 – July 31, 2024 (8 sessions)
No class on July 3.
Time:  5:00 – 6:30p
Location:Â Room 219 | Manchester UMC
Leaders:Â Dr. Steven Kidd and Dr. Anne Kidd
Description: In this 8 week series, we will discuss skills associated with truly understanding and knowing others. Using David Brooks’ “How to Know a Person” as a guide, participants will discuss important ways life is enriched when one sees deeply and is deeply seen.Â
Class members will be invited to share their faith/life stories (not required)  This book study/discussion group follows the spring Sanctuary course on the interface of Mental Health and the Church where personal stories shared by individuals with lived experience of mental health crises highlighted the value of church as a safe and welcoming place.  This course offers a time to reflect on ways we as the church can continue to grow as a safe haven for all. Â
Leaders:Â Dr. Steven Kidd is a Psychologist, and his wife, Dr. Anne Kidd is a Social Worker.
Book: How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen – This book is available at online and local book stores, as well as the local library.
Dates: Wednesdays, June 12 – July 31
No class on July 3
Time: 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 220 | Manchester UMC
Leader: Jill Krogen
Description: The primary focus of this group is to explore tools for a better quality of life. This is a confidential learning group, and you will not be asked to share personal health information unless desired. The class leader has personal experience with chronic conditions, including pain, and neurologic and autonomic dysfunction. All people and their loved ones affected by chronic conditions (including undiagnosed) are welcome.
This group will listen to the Audible book, “How to Be Sick” by Toni Bernhard. This is “A Buddhist inspired guide for the chronically ill and their caregivers” that is in keeping with Christianity.
