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
5p | Traditional Casual | Hisotric Chapel
Sunday
9a | Modern | Sanctuary
11a | Traditional | Sanctuary
worship
Blue Christmas Service
December 14 | 4p
Our Blue Christmas Service is designed to offer a safe place for the gathering of those who need respite for their weariness, their sorrow, and their heartache.
Betty Estes Gnaegy
Christmas at Manchester Concert
December 21 | 7p
Join us for a joyful Christmas concert and enjoy beloved carols and musical arrangements that embody the spirit of the season.
Merry Organ Concert
December 28 | 7p
Join organist John Cargile and his colleagues for a festive celebration of Christmas music, showcasing the magnificent Manchester pipe organ.
devotion
Gingerbread Bash | December 17 | 6:30p
We’re hosting a fun-filled, family-friendly event where you’ll build and decorate your own gingerbread nativity, play games, sing, and hear the Christmas story from the Bible.
Sermon Reflection Groups | Various Days & Times
Try out one of the Sermon Reflection Study groups. It’s a great way to meet new people, and NO homework!
justice
Christmas Eve Offering
This year, the Christmas Eve offering will go to help fund grants that help agencies such as Bridge Bread, LifeWise StL, Epworth, Food 4 Kids, and so many more. Your financial support can help programming that impacts the communities these agencies serve.
compassion
Bike Rehab Work Day | December 13 | 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.
other information
Trivia Night | February 6 | 6p
Round up your crew and get ready to flex those brain muscles at the ultimate trivia showdown! With 10 mind-bending rounds, you’ll be racing against the clock to prove your team is the smartest of them all.
We're Hiring!
Manchester UMC is seeking to fill a Part-Time Accountant role within our Finance Department! If interested, you can see a full list of job responsibilities and duties online.
about manchester umc
Welcome to Manchester United Methodist Church!
We are an ever-growing community of Christ followers, gathering around a table open to all. Rooted in our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, we are transformed by God’s grace to fully Love God and Love Neighbor.
We celebrate the diversity of God’s people—of every age, race, background, ability, identity, and life experience—and welcome everyone to join us in worship, service, and community.
Guided by our Rule of Discipleship, we live out our faith through acts of compassion, justice, worship, and devotion, making a difference in our church and the world.
Since 1826, Manchester UMC has been a place to grow in faith, experience God’s love, and be part of a community that transforms lives.
