Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Hartenstein, Sermon 5.25.25, “Love God, Love Neighbor: When is the Right Time?”
“A time to love, and a time to hate; a time for war, and a time for peace.” We live in a messy, complicated world. It can be hard...
WORSHIP
Everyone is invited to our table—come just as you are.
Manchester UMC offers diverse, engaging worship with inspiring sermons, beautiful music, heartfelt prayer, and meaningful moments. Join us for a worship experience that feels right for you, where we gather together in faith and fellowship.
Manchester UMC offers three unique worship opportunities:
Traditional - Casual
Saturdays | 5p In Person & Online Historic Chapel
Enjoy traditional-casual worship services in the 100-seat, 150-year-old, historic chapel. Lectionary-based preaching, prayers, hymns, and primarily traditional music in the form of jazz, gospel, contemporary & chamber styles (Woods Mill Ensemble) and classic organ. Communion is served each service.
Modern
Sundays | 9a
In Person & Online
Fellowship Hall
The modern service at Manchester UMC provides a vibrant and relevant worship experience, led by a worship team that features drums, guitar, keyboard and other instruments. This service embraces more modern language and music.
Traditional
Sundays | 11a
In Person & Online
Sanctuary
Traditional worship at Manchester UMC embraces rituals and hymns tailored to the message of the day. Music is an important part of worship, with each service featuring hymns (old and new), a variety of musical groups, and our world-class pipe organ. A 100-member Chancel Choir along with other musical groups sing at this service throughout the year.
