Rev. Andy Blacksher is the Executive Pastor of Operations at Manchester UMC. He and his wife, Kristen, met in college at Missouri State University. They
I grew up in a rural community in northeastern Missouri and moved to St. Louis after high school. I have a degree in Financial Accounting
I was directed to Manchester UMC in September 2019 and became a member shortly thereafter. I soon joined the Welcome Team, packed bags for Food
As Finance Director, I am responsible for all accounting functions, and providing financial information and resources to support ministry leaders. Our department processes all church
I was named the Director, Cantate Youth Choir in August 2019 after having attended Manchester UMC, and singing in Chancel Choir, for about four years.
Born and raised in western St. Charles County, I grew up surrounded by the wonderful sound of music, listening to my dad play drums with
A life-long Missourian, Emily grew up in a small town in the middle of the state, where music and faith were fundamental to her development.
Erin Bryan has been a member of Manchester UMC since 2020. She and her husband have 3 children and have been foster parents of 23
I joined the MUMC staff as Organist/Music Associate in November of 2007. At MUMC I assist the Director of Music in many aspects of the music
Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Hartenstein is the part-time Director of Congregational Care at Manchester UMC. She is responsible for developing, organizing, and managing the Congregational
I joined the staff of Manchester United Methodist Church in 1995, after serving churches in Texas and Iowa. As Director of Music and Worship Arts,
As the Director of Circle of Friends Preschool, I have a passion for helping children and families enjoy a great start to life-long learning! I
Ex-Officio of Missions Team Member Leadership Board Member: 2021-2022 Ali and her partner, Steve, joined Manchester UMC in March 2012. Their sons, Wyatt (11) and Harrison
Tiffany Conway supports Adult Faith Formation, Connection ministries, and Missions , including Community Dinners and the New Member Class. Tiffany is originally from Indianapolis, IN,
Beth is originally from St. Charles and feels called by God to counsel and minister to youth. She attended college in Springfield, MO and volunteered as a
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
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty...
The last Sunday of the church year is called “Christ the King Sunday” by some, “Reign of Christ Sunday” by others. The official title of the day in the...
Mark 12:13-17. Jesus’s relationship with the governing authorities was fraught with tension. For much of his ministry, the powers that be were plotting against him, looking for excuses to...
Benjamin Franklin, in 1789, wrote a letter in which he remarked on the newly established constitution. He wrote, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that...
Luke 12:49-53. Today’s passage presents some of the harshest language we ever hear from the mouth of Jesus. Here Jesus says clearly that he has not come to bring...
The “Revolutionary Love” of God changes the world. And that includes me. And you. That includes us personally, in a revolutionary process of transformation that we call “conversion.” Tell me...
Matthew 5:1-12. The Beautitudes are revolutionary; they completely transform our expectations about God’s blessings. The poor, the meek, the merciful…these are the ones who experience God’s blessing. To live...
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