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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 others over 15 years.

Erin is a member of the Chancel Choir and a volunteer with Manchester Children’s and Family Ministry. She has directed church and school choirs of all ages and was previously a public school music teacher. Erin looks forward to sharing her love of music and God with the children in her choir!

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Staff

Kevin McBeth

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, I have the great privilege to lead this vital ministry, which includes nearly 500 children, youth and adults in all facets of Fine Arts:  music,

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Rev. Andy Blacksher

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 have two children, Zachary & Nathan, who are both excited to be a part of a church community that offers so many opportunities for their

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Melanie Knipping

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 have an Associate’s degree in Child Development and a Bachelor’s degree in Business. I have been involved in the early childhood education field as both

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