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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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Scott Hammon

Scott Hammon is the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor at Manchester UMC.  Scott started working at MUMC and learning our buildings on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Scott first started learning to repair and maintain church facilities when he was 10 years old and was the grandson of the preacher.

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John Cargile

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 program; serve as Principal Organist and oversee our two associate organists; accompany both the Chancel and Coventry Choirs; and direct the Youth Choir CANTATE. I thoroughly enjoy the opportunity to play

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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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