Our Stone Children's Center is looking ahead to the fall and is pleased to share that they anticipate ALL classrooms are scheduled to have full enrollment for the 2025-26 school year! If you would like to support the Stone Children's Center, the list below includes items that often need replenished throughout the year - Let's stock up the SCC!!

There is a collection bin in Thoburn Lobby and at the back of the sanctuary for you to drop off your items.

• Construction Paper
• White (copy) Paper
• Washable Markers
• Crayons
• Colored Pencils
• Dry Erase Markers ( Non-Toxic)
• Eraser for Dry Erase Board
• Permanent Markers
• Chalk
• Masking Tape
• Glue Sticks
• Clear Shoe Boxes (with lids)
• Hand Sanitizer
• Tissues
• Towels (hand towel size for water tables)
• Laminating Sheets
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Rags
•  Broom
• Dustpan
• Sponges

Stone Children's Center was formed in 1997 to be a family-strengthening ministry to the community by providing affordable, quality childcare and preschool education.  The current program began in 2007 as a renewal of the orginial ministry due to the generous bequest of church member Elizabeth Whiting.

The United Methodist Committee on Relief Cleaning Bucket program provides those in the aftermath of a disaster the tools to start the hard work of cleaning and starting over...Recent weather events and numerous flooding events have seriously depleted the stockpile at the Mission Barn and help is needed to replenish the bucket supply.

To help meet this need, we are challenging ourselves to fill TEN buckets with the needed supplies for a Cleaning Bucket Kit.  Visit our display in Thoburn Lobby to see what supplies are needed - each item has been listed on a card - take the card, purchase the item and return it along with your purchased items to the church to be included in our buckets.

Saturday, August 9, 2025 -- 11AM-2:30PM

Roche Park, Vernon Township

Shuttle transportation to the picnic will be provided.

Bring your own picnic basket - NO food, beverage or tableware will be provided.

Alcohol and smoking are prohibited.

An ecumenical service will be held at 11:30AM followed by activities for all ages.

Questions? Contact Event Coordinator Armendia Dixon at 814-333-1188 or armendia.dixon1@gmail.com

Your RSVP is appreciated by July 18, 2025.  Forms are available at the church or click HERE to complete the online form.

Parking with shuttle service will be available.   Remote parking sites are Meadville Area Middle and High School and MMC Vernon Place.

Providing a safe environment for children & youth to grow in faith!

All current (and potential!) ministry volunteers are required by church policy to complete a Safe Sanctuaries training every 2 years.   

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 - 6pm

Wednesday, August 13, 2025

5:30 PM

Any church member is welcome to join the conversation.

All are invited to learn about Erie United Methodist Alliance's expansion of mission efforts into Crawford County and participate in a Q&A segment.

Details will be shared about how you can pray, give and engage with EUMA's mission to end homelessness in NWPA by making it rare, brief and one-time as Jesus would.

Bring your backpacks to worship on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at 9AM for a special blessing as you head into a new school year!

You are invited to come away to Olmsted this fall and immerse yourself in rich study and seeking with a cohort of other powerful Christian women. Olmsted's women's retreats offer inspirational speaking, encouraging group discussions, quiet time with God, opportunities to enjoy stillness and nature, and Christian hospitality that will make you feel welcome and cared for. Come and attend to your mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

 Rev. Sang Choi, who has faithfully and passionately served the Erie-Meadville and Kane Districts, has accepted a new appointment with the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference beginning August 1. We share our prayers, blessings, and thanksgiving with Rev. Choi and his family as he serves on loan from the WPA Conference to the EPA Conference.

Rev. Lisa Grant, a retired elder, will serve as the Conference Superintendent for the Erie Meadville District beginning September 1, 2025. Although Rev. Grant’s appointment begins September 1, she will be doing some transitional work in regard to the Erie-Meadville District during the month of August. From August 1 to September 1, Andrea Wolf – who will continue to serve as the Administrative Assistant for both the Kane and Erie-Meadville Districts – will be working with Rev. Chung to address any questions or needs that may arise in Erie-Meadville until Rev. Grant officially begins her appointment on September 1. As Rev. Grant begins her ministry, Andrea will continue to assist Rev. Grant, Rev. Chung, and both Districts.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Bev Barickman

Jim Ross

Myrna Sanford

Matthew Williams

David Roncolato

Emily Woods

Evan Woods

Skyler Bland

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

John & Cindy Karns

In honor of Stone's 200th anniversary this year, the Bicentennial Committee has prepared individual prints and prints on slate featuring original artwork by local Meadville artist Cruz Dragosavac.  Prints on slate from Stone UMC and local buildings are available with a variety of mat options.

Convenient online ordering and payment options are now available on our website.  As always, you may still order flowers by signing up on the Flower Chart at the church - look for it in its' new location on the Church Information Board across from Miller Parlor.

You may also call Jen in the office to reserve a date to provide altar flowers - 814-724-6736.

The Men's Bible Study group welcomes any man who is interested in strengthening their relationship with Jesus. 

There will be no Men's Bible Study during the summer months - join us when we resume meetings on Thursday, August 28, 2025 in Miller Parlor.  We will be talking about the book, "Everything Happens Somewhere".

Aug 28 (Thu) - Everything Happens Somewhere (Bethel)
Sep 4 (Thu) - Everything Happens Somewhere (Shechem)
Sep 12 (Fri) - Everything Happens Somewhere (Shilo)
Sep 18 (Thu) - Everything Happens Somewhere (A Tomb)

Anne Finney & Sue DeArment