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Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Hartenstein is the Pastor of Justice and Compassion at Manchester UMC. She is responsible for developing, organizing, and managing the Congregational Care Ministry of Manchester UMC in collaboration with key stakeholders. She also supports the congregation and community through her presence, prayers, and coordination of resources.

Mary Beth grew up on a dairy and grain farm in northwest Ohio and graduated from The Ohio State University (BS in Home Economics Education). She holds a Master of Divinity from Lancaster Theological Seminary (Lancaster, PA) and a Doctor of Ministry from Eden Theological Seminary. She has completed five units of Clinicial Pastoral Education.

Mary Beth served for nearly 8 years as the Pastor of Care and Integration at St. Paul United Church of Christ in Waterloo, IL. She also was the pastor Hope United Church of Christ in Hiawatha, Iowa, for nearly 10 years. In addition, Mary Beth has served on various boards and committees in the Iowa and Southern Illinois Conferences of the United Church of Christ.

Mary Beth is married to Mark, a software engineer, and the mother of Adam and Luke. Her hobbies include reading, crocheting, time with family (which is why we made the move from Iowa back to the St. Louis area where Adam and Luke live). Her passions are radical hospitality and welcoming all of God’s people.

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James Mettrick

Production Manager James Mettrick brings over four years of church production experience from Calvary Church in St. Peters, Missouri. With more than 20 years of experience as a drummer and percussionist, he is an active musician in the St. Louis area. James is a graduate of Greenville College (now Greenville

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Heather Heath

Heather Lecocq Heath brings several years of experience in payroll processing and accounting across a variety of organizations. She holds an Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology and is passionate about serving both people and animals through volunteer efforts. Heather is excited to support the finance team and staff at Manchester

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Kurtis Heinrich

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. Outside of Manchester, I teach 6-8 grade choir at Pattonville Heights Middle School in the Pattonville School District. I have be teaching middle and high

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