Sermons
Lament
Lament is a gift from God. It allows us to name and appropriately celebrate the goodness of what was lost. Lent is a season for
March 13, 2023
Tag: Rev. Andy Bryan
Wednesday 4:45p Sermon Reflection Study with Rev. Andy & Rev. Winter
Wednesday 4:45p Sermon Reflection Study with Rev. Andy Bryan & Rev. Winter Hamilton Wednesdays | 4:45-5:45 p.m. Location: Room 223 | Manchester UMC Leaders: Rev.
March 10, 2023
Wednesday 4:45p All Church Study with Rev. Andy & Rev. Winter
Wednesday 4:45p All Church Study with Rev. Andy & Rev. Winter Wednesdays | 4:45-5:45 p.m. NOTE: This class will continue weekly as a Sermon Reflection
March 10, 2023
Sermons
Mortality
There is meaning in mortality, there is a balance between life and death. Lent is a season that creates the time and space to reflect
March 5, 2023
Sermons
Hunger
Matthew tells us that Jesus was “famished” after his time in the wilderness. Pain is a hunger that looks not for nourishment, but for numbing.
February 26, 2023
Sermons
You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught
One sometimes hears the phrase “unity for unity’s sake.” It is often used as a critique, to indicate that a group with irreconcilable differences need
February 12, 2023
Sermons
Patience
We live in a culture that does not like to wait. However, Scripture teaches that we ought to be patient, and upholds patience as a
January 15, 2023
Sermons
Here is My Servant
At the beginning of a calendar year, we pause to renew and refresh ourselves. As we do, we look ahead into the year to come
January 8, 2023
Pastor's Note
The Triumphant Entry
It is a scene common to all four Gospels. It’s one of those stories that has its own title: “The Triumphant Entry.” It is re-enacted
April 4, 2022
Pastor's Note
Meaning of Metaphors
The hymn writer John Newton’s best known hymn is “Amazing Grace.” In it he celebrates the power of God’s grace with a metaphor: “…was blind,
March 22, 2022
Pastor's Note
Going Through the Motions
The early 1800s saw what history now calls the “Industrial Revolution” in Europe and the United States. A big part of the “Industrial Revolution” was
March 15, 2022
Pastor's Note
Living Reminders
The people you love will change you. The things you have learned will guide you.And nothing on Earth can silence the quiet voice still inside you. This
February 22, 2022
Pastor's Note
Circle of Life
This week, we turn our “Life, Death, and Disney” attention to an OLD movie: “The Lion King.” The original animated movie was released way back
February 15, 2022
Pastor's Note
A Life Worth Living
Week two of our worship series, “Life, Death, and Disney,” features the movie “Soul.” “Soul” is a beautiful, award-winning movie that explores themes of purpose
February 7, 2022
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Politics & the Church
This Backstage Pass was presented on Wednesday, November 17 at 7p. Together we discussed how politics and the church intersect within The United Methodist Church
March 3, 2021
Leadership
Rev. Andy Bryan
Rev. Andy Bryan is our Lead Pastor. He and his wife, Erin, are the parents of three children, and serve as a foster family. Rev. Andy’s
July 1, 2017
You’ve Got to be Carefully Taught
One sometimes hears the phrase “unity for unity’s sake.” It is often used as a critique, to indicate that a group with irreconcilable differences need not stay together just...
Here is My Servant
At the beginning of a calendar year, we pause to renew and refresh ourselves. As we do, we look ahead into the year to come with anticipation and hopefulness....
The Triumphant Entry
It is a scene common to all four Gospels. It’s one of those stories that has its own title: “The Triumphant Entry.” It is re-enacted every year at the...
Meaning of Metaphors
The hymn writer John Newton’s best known hymn is “Amazing Grace.” In it he celebrates the power of God’s grace with a metaphor: “…was blind, but now I see.”...