A heartfelt thanks to: All who bring joy and order to worship each Sunday morning including ushers, communion stewards, musicians, counters, florists and youth ministry volunteers; to all who helped to decorate our building for the Christmas season and to our candle lighters and readers throughout the Advent season, to all who join us in worship in person or online, and to all who give, pray and serve!

When you set up your giving through Tithely, you can give a one-time gift to one designated area or set up a recurring offering.  Recurring offering giving through Tithely saves you the hassle of dealing with offering envelopes each week and helps the church in its' work to plan, budget and be good financial stewards. 

Sharing An Attitude of Gratitude

So many of you give of your time and talents each month at Stone UMC...if you would like to recognize the generosity and service you see at Stone UMC please, visit the office and put a note in our Attitude of Gratitude jar on the counter or send Jen an email at churchoffice@stoneumc.org so we may include the person or group in our next newsletter THANK YOUS.

Jan. 18-25 marks the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This annual observance, sponsored jointly by the World Council of Churches and the Pontifical Council for Christian Unity since 1968, invites all Christians everywhere to remember one another in prayer and strengthen the bonds of love and mutual mission we share in Jesus Christ. 

Grief Share is a 13 week, nationally-known program specifically designed for use by churches.  A new session of GriefShare will begin this spring. If you would be interested in participating, please contact Pastor Kendra at 814-724-6736 or pastor@stoneumc.org.

Don't miss this unique, discipleship learning event with Rev. Kristopher Sledge, lead pastor at The Journey Church in Harrisburg! Beyond the Pew is a day to reimagine church, discipleship, and ministry that engages emerging generations with depth and relevance.

The day will begin with a continental breakfast, followed by worship, a morning learning session, lunch, an afternoon learning session, and a facilitated small group conversation. All attendees will also receive a copy of the book Follower Under 40: The Journey Away from Church for Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha, written by Rev. Sledge and Rev. Rachel Gilmore.

Cost to attend is $45/person and covers breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages, as well as a copy of Followers Under 40. Attendees can also receive .5 CEU credits. 
 

Beyond the Pew is sponsored by the WPAUMC Discipleship Task Force.

Deadline to register is THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026.

Albright-Deering Lectures in Methodist Studies

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

Celebrating 70 Years of Full Clergy Rights for Women in the United Methodist Church

with presenters the Rev. Stephanie York Arnold, general secretary for The General Commission on the Status and Role of Women of the United Methodist Church, and the Rev. Dr. Emily Nelms Chastain, assistant professor of Christian history and Methodist studies at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. Details and registration coming soon at www.pts.edu/albright-deering-2026.

The Men's Bible Study Group resumes meeting this month - any men interested in strengthening their relationship with Christ is welcome to join the discussion.  Upcoming books to be discussed include The Book of Jonah and Discussing Mere Christianity.  The next meeting is Friday, January 9 at 6:45 pm in Miller Parlor.  Please visit the church calendar online for updated meeting dates and times. 

Pastor

Rev. Kendra Balliet

pastor@stoneumc.org

814-299-9129 cell

Office Administrator

Jennifer Royer

churchoffice@stoneumc.org

Director of Music

Jim Ross

music@stoneumc.org

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