Christmas Tree Lot

sponsored by the united Methodist men

Your support is one more way we can make a difference in our community!

Since 1964, the Christmas Tree Lot has been operated by the United Methodist Men’s Group. There are over 1500 trees to choose from.

Proceeds from the Christmas Tree Lot support many local charities including: LifeWise STL, Circle of Concern, Home First, Manchester Center, Bridge Bread, Sneakers With Soul, Pony Bird, Inc., & Lafayette Work Ct.

Christmas Tree Lot Chili Supper

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
Time:  5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Location:  Fellowship Hall | Manchester UMC

To Kick-off the 2023 United Methodist Men’s Christmas Tree Lot season, the Christmas Tree Lot Chili Supper will be held on Tuesday, October 24.  Doors open at 5:30p and dinner begins at 6:00p.

Join us to hear about last year’s results, what’s new for 2023 and meet a representative of one of the groups supported by the Tree Lot.  Sign up opportunities to volunteer at the Tree Lot will be available.

To be certain there is enough chili for all those attending, please RSVP before noon on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  If questions, please email John Wooten.

We look forward to serving you a great bowl of chili!

Christmas Tree Lot Volunteer Sign Up

Shifts begin Friday, Nov. 24, 2023

Volunteers (men, women and youth) are needed to work at the Manchester UMC Christmas Tree Lot beginning on Friday, Nov. 24.  Volunteers are needed for various jobs from sorting trees to helping customers make their choice for that special tree.

All are welcome. Whatever your interests and availability, there is a volunteer opportunity for you.

All volunteers must have a valid Consent before volunteering.  

  • Click here to see if you have a CURRENT Consent on file.
  • Click here to complete the online ADULT (18 years & older) Consent form.
  • Click here to complete the online MINOR (under 18 years old) Consent form.

Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent.

 If questions, please email John Wooten.

Thank you in advance for volunteering!

The United Methodist Men would like to thank all those who supported the 2022 Tree Lot season either by volunteering or buying trees. For the 2022 season, 1500 trees were sold in 3 weeks, raising $72,000 to support the community. At the end of March, several checks were distributed to agencies in the community that were generated by the proceeds from the Tree Lot sales.

tree lot location

Located west of Highway 141 in the parking lot of the Manchester Athletic Association

tree lot hours

The Tree Lot is currently closed for the season and will re-open November 2023. Normal hours of operation are 9a-9p daily.

volunteer

More than 300 volunteers (youth to adult) are needed to work at the Manchester UMC Christmas Tree Lot beginning Friday, Nov. 25. Volunteers are needed for various jobs from sorting trees to helping customers make their choice for that special tree.

Whatever your interests and availability, there is a volunteer opportunity for you.  Volunteers under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent.

*Each person needs an active Consent form on file prior to volunteering at the Tree Lot:

Please watch for important emails, including your Junk mail. Important informational emails are being sent on a regular basis to those who sign up. If you aren’t receiving these emails, or have questions about the Tree Lot, please email the Christmas Tree Lot Volunteer Coordinator.

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