Christian education
Welcome to the Department of Christian Education at Manchester UMC. We offer many classes for children, youth, and adults.
Click here to download the most current schedule of adult education classes. If you have questions, please contact Carolyn Langston at 636.200.4708.
If you need any help finding your class in the morning, please view our building map!
Listed here are adult classes, but you might like to look at our children's programming, too.
Wednesday Connection Classes
We offer 3 thought-provoking classes on Wednesday nights: Lessons from Acts, What does it mean to be Methodist?, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. All classes are at 7 p.m. Check out the Wednesday Connection page for all the details!
Disciple Bible Study, Jesus in the Gospels, and Living the Questions 2.0
Disciple Bible Study 2009/2010 has begun!
Click here to download a full schedule of classes, including Jesus in the Gospels and Living the Questions 2.0, and the DBS program registration sheet.
Adult Classes - 9:30 a.m.
Applied Christianity | Room 312
This class uses a video tape series by PBS as a starting point for discussions on ethics and moral behavior from a Christian viewpoint. The study’s focus is on the slippery slope of principals in conflict and requires the participants to determine their own individual moral position. This is a discussion format which enables people to participate easily even if they cannot attend regularly. Roger Wooden 314.576.1124 leads this class.
Christian Couples Fellowship | Room 309
The Christian Couples Fellowship is a 30-something couples class that enjoys fellowship throughout the year as we learn about the Bible and our relationship with God, family, friends and each other. We further enjoy fellowship through social activities about once a month. Our service efforts are dedicated to raising money for the church and charities through an annual trivia night. Please contact Julie Avise 636.394.4973 for more information.
Joy Class | Room 141
Members of the Joy Class are senior adults enjoying their retirement days. The class utilizes the Adult Bible Study Series. We engage in mission activities and a variety of social events throughout the year. Dick Behrends 636.227.2856 leads the class.
Sojourner’s Class | Room 219
Sojourner’s is an intergenerational class with members in their late 20’s through retirement. The curriculum used by the class focuses on books of the Bible and provides members the opportunity to engage in concentrated studies. The class engages in various mission activities and enjoys social events throughout the year. Bill Cleveland 636.527.7927 is our leader.
Pastor Carl's Bible Study | Chapel
Study the Bible with our senior pastor, Rev. Carl Schenck.
Adult Classes - 10:50 a.m.
Adult Singles Class | Room 309
A Bible study class for single adults aged 40+. The class engages in studies based on a book of the Bible or on a particular Biblical topic. Call Ralph Burns 636.225.9253 for more information.
Friendship Class | Room 219
A Sunday School class designed for special needs persons who are ages 18 or over. Focus is on Bible stories. Contact church office at 636.394.7506 for more information.
Pastor Chris's Take 2 Sunday School Class | Room 141
This class begins with general conversation on that day's contemporary message and moves into a deeper look at the scriptures behind the message. There is also more conversation on applying the text to our lives today.
Adult Class - 6 p.m.
20/30 Vision | Room 310
This class is designed to help people in their 20s and 30s find their niche within the Manchester family. This class is made up of singles and couples, as well as people who are in graduate school and those who have full time jobs. The class studies Christian topics and scripture relevant to our generation. Call Sharon Huffer 314.704.4402 if you have any questions. Learn more at 20/30 vision's website!