Trinity United Church of Christ Manchester

As new immigrants arrived, the church membership grew and the two congregations amicably separated in 1862. The Reformed Congregation became the Trinity Reformed Church, now known as the Trinity United Church of Christ.

The present building was begun during the Civil War and completed in June of 1864. Located on the corners of York and Church Streets, the steeple is the highest in Manchester. The 700 pound bell within the steeple was purchased at a cost of fifty-five cents a pound. It continues to summons people to worship each Sunday.

Lutheran Pastors:

• Rev. Newburg

• Rev. Johann Daniel Schroeder

• Rev. Meltzheimer

• Rev. John Herbst

• Rev Emanual Keller

• Rev. Jacob Albert

• Rev. Jeremiah Harpel

• Rev. Philip Williard

• Rev. Frank Ruthrauff

• Rev. Elias Swartz

• Rev. Jacob Kaempfer

• Rev. Daniel Hauer

Emanuel Lutheran Pastors:

• Rev. Peter River

• Rev. R. Weiser

• Rev. G. Sill

• Rev. E. Manges

Trinity Reformed Church Pastors:

• Rev. Jacob Geiger

• Rev. C.F. Colliflower

• Rev. Henry Wisler

• Rev. J.W. Hoffmeirer

• Rev. D.W. Kelley

• Rev. William Rupp