Category: What’s Happening

What’s the point of the Sabbath?
Dear Friends at Manchester UMC, I was the supervisor of United Methodist churches in the St. Louis area for eight years. In that capacity,

Venom: Jesus & Nicodemus
It seemed like every televised football game in the 1970s had a huge banner displayed in the stands near the end-zone with “John 3:16”

Ascension Sunday
Dear Friends at Manchester UMC, Unfortunately, the surrounding culture has taken some of Christianity’s best stuff. This reality is mostly for commercial gain. We don’t

The Story That Cannot Be Held
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Kurt encourages us to see the charge Jesus gave to Peter to “feed my lambs” to be applicable to all

Have you ever felt like this?
by Rev. Andy Blacksher, Executive Pastor Simon Peter, Thomas (called Didymus), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two other disciples were together. Simon Peter

Borrowed Rooms
On Maundy Thursday, we reflected on rooms that were important to us as we grew up. We thought about the rooms we had as children,

Summer Programming
Check out these programs and connect! Manchester UMC has many opportunities to connect and there is something for ALL ages! learn | something for all

ADULT | Short Term Classes
All Are welcome! Manchester UMC offers short term classes that cover a variety of timely and intriguing topics. These classes are from one to six

Connections
Connections Connecting people. Enhancing lives. Community Dinners Open to the public, these dinners are an opportunity to enjoy delicious food, uplifting entertainment, friendly people, and

Share Your Stories
Witnessing is part of our calling as disciples of Jesus. If you are willing to share how your experience has positively impacted your faith with

AV/Production Team
The AV/Production Team works behind the scenes to make things happen! We are in need of volunteers to help with operating the video camera, running

MO-Hab
Our Mission Statement MO-Hab is committed to raising funds and awareness for adequate and affordable housing. MO-Hab sponsors benefit bicycle rides to raise funds for

Century 3
making a difference for christ 2020 Visioning Summary In the year 2026, Manchester United Methodist Church will begin “Century 3” as a congregation. After 200

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Employment Opportunities
Current Openings Interested applicants for all positions should email cover letter and resume to [email protected]. No phone calls please. Worship Coordinator (PART-TIME) The

Personal Essentials Ministry
Helping restore human dignity What if you had to choose between buying food or toilet paper? For many in the community, affording even the most
Summer Programming
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