give
login

Austin Shariff is Manchester UMC’s new Director of Modern Worship Arts!

Austin served as both the Modern Worship Leader and Youth Ministry Director at Dardenne Prairie Presbyterian Church, as well as a member of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s IN UNISON Chorus.

Other
Staff

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

Learn More »
Andy Blacksher Headshot

Rev. Dr. Andy Blacksher

Rev. Dr. Andy Blacksher is the Executive Pastor at Manchester UMC. He and his wife, Kristen, met in college at Missouri State University. They have two children, Zachary & Nathan, who are both excited to be a part of a church community that offers so many opportunities for their family

Learn More »

Emily Pikaard

A life-long Missourian, Emily grew up in a small town in the middle of the state, where music and faith were fundamental to her development. As a daughter of an organist, she spent many hours at church and has participated in music ministry for most of her life. Emily sang

Learn More »
+ More
Like, Love & Share with us on Social Media!
Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Linkedin
Find us!

129 Woods Mill Rd.
Manchester, MO 63011
Tel: 636-394-7506

Contact Us

Manchester United Methodist Church

© 2025 Manchester UMC

Resources & Forms

Employment 

Forms

Flowers for Worship

Communications Request

Consent & Release Forms

eNews & Pastor’s Note Sign Up

Space Request

Service Times

Saturday 5p
Traditional-Casual in Chapel

Sunday 9a
Modern in Sanctuary

Sunday 11a
Traditional in Sanctuary

Above worship services offered in-person & online.