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Manor UMC celebrates its 170th anniversary this year (2024). Manor United Methodist Church was first organized in the Manor community in 1854 and services were held in a school house located on the southeast corner of Dr. Field's farm. All Protestant denominations were served by a Union Sunday School at that time. In 1857 the church moved to the Parson Seminary and worship was held there until 1860. A Union church was erected in the southern part of the cemetery and Sunday School was held there for twenty years. The Methodists kept their faith through the difficult times of 1860-1865. When conditions improved, they began plans for a church of their own.
In 1879 a committee was named to raise the funds for a church. Construction of a sanctuary began in 1881. On the second Sunday of May 1882, the dedication sermon was preached in the new church. The walls were unpainted, the benches were hard and straight, and there was no organ, but the singing from the Methodist Hymnal was a Capella. The first pastor of the new congregation was Reverend George Nelms.
Manor was one of two churches on the Webberville Circuit which was said to have covered a huge territory. In 1894 Manor was made a charge of its own. Manor United Methodist have been served by many dedicated pastors over the years and have continued to survive and thrive even in the toughest of times.
The current sanctuary cornerstone was laid in 1921. Beautiful stained glass windows were installed over a period of time and are a reminder of our rich history and tradition and of those who made the church possible. A generous gift from Mary Nell Carlson was given in 2010 to reopen the balcony which had been walled off when the first central heating and air conditioning unit was installed. Fortunately many of the pews had been stored in the closed area and were able to be installed to complete seating in the balcony.
The Education Building was completed in April 1960. It has provided space for Sunday School classes, United Methodist Women's Ruth Circle meetings, quilting, Vacation Bible School, bake sales, covered dish dinners, 4-H groups, scouts, etc. In January 2006 completion of a renovation provided a nursery and three classrooms. Much of the work was done by volunteers from Manor UMC and most of the cost was covered by monies given for memorials and donated for the purpose of the renovation.
In the late 1990's a capital campaign was approved by the congregation and pledges were made to construct the Fellowship Hall. Fund-raising was accomplished by holding fish fry dinners, barbeques and bake sales. The building was designed with two offices , handicap restrooms, a kitchen and a large dining hall which accommodates monthly luncheons, showers, and other activities. The south wall was designed and constructed to enable future expansion when needed.
God has been good to Manor UMC and we look forward to continuing to serve God's purpose in the Manor community.
In 1879 a committee was named to raise the funds for a church. Construction of a sanctuary began in 1881. On the second Sunday of May 1882, the dedication sermon was preached in the new church. The walls were unpainted, the benches were hard and straight, and there was no organ, but the singing from the Methodist Hymnal was a Capella. The first pastor of the new congregation was Reverend George Nelms.
Manor was one of two churches on the Webberville Circuit which was said to have covered a huge territory. In 1894 Manor was made a charge of its own. Manor United Methodist have been served by many dedicated pastors over the years and have continued to survive and thrive even in the toughest of times.
The current sanctuary cornerstone was laid in 1921. Beautiful stained glass windows were installed over a period of time and are a reminder of our rich history and tradition and of those who made the church possible. A generous gift from Mary Nell Carlson was given in 2010 to reopen the balcony which had been walled off when the first central heating and air conditioning unit was installed. Fortunately many of the pews had been stored in the closed area and were able to be installed to complete seating in the balcony.
The Education Building was completed in April 1960. It has provided space for Sunday School classes, United Methodist Women's Ruth Circle meetings, quilting, Vacation Bible School, bake sales, covered dish dinners, 4-H groups, scouts, etc. In January 2006 completion of a renovation provided a nursery and three classrooms. Much of the work was done by volunteers from Manor UMC and most of the cost was covered by monies given for memorials and donated for the purpose of the renovation.
In the late 1990's a capital campaign was approved by the congregation and pledges were made to construct the Fellowship Hall. Fund-raising was accomplished by holding fish fry dinners, barbeques and bake sales. The building was designed with two offices , handicap restrooms, a kitchen and a large dining hall which accommodates monthly luncheons, showers, and other activities. The south wall was designed and constructed to enable future expansion when needed.
God has been good to Manor UMC and we look forward to continuing to serve God's purpose in the Manor community.