Rev. Rachael Dunlap
Pastor
Pastor Rachael was appointed to Manchester UMC in July of 2026. She shares that some of her greatest passions in ministry include discipleship, teaching, and encouraging others in their faith journey. Rachael began serving in camp ministry in 2002, which eventually led her to family ministry and small group ministry in the local church. She has served in pastoral ministry since 2020, most recently at Birmingham and Berkley First as an Associate. She has been married to her husband, Zack, for 17 years. He is also an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and is currently serving at Adrian First UMC. Together, they have four children: Samuel, Sophia, John, and Jed. The family enjoys road trips, playing board games, spending time up North, and making an adventure out of every day.
Jody Sharrow
Church Administrator
Jody joined the Manchester United Methodist Church staff as secretary in 2014 after many years in the congregation. She is a mother to three adult daughters. Jody grew up in Bay City, Michigan and earned a BA in English (writing) from Adrian College and a MA in English Literature from Western Michigan University. Always willing to help, she is happy to be working where she can be an instrument of God’s love.
Todd Ducsay
Custodian
As custodian, Todd is a strong believer that there are many ways to serve God and his church. Ensuring the cleanliness of church for worship and community events for all to experience is a key weekly priority. Todd grew up in the U.P. and earned a BA in International Studies/Anthropology from Michigan State University. When not working, Todd enjoys spending time with his family, bicycling, hiking and gardening.