I would like to extend a welcoming invitation to any and all adults in our congregation to attend our adult Sunday school class which is learning about and discussing The Social Principles of the United Methodist Church!  The class will start in Crawford Library between 10 and 10:15 and run for an hour.  -Gloria Shields

Grief Share is a 13 week, nationally-known program specifically designed for use by churches.  If you would be interested in participating, please sign up now on the Church Information bulletin board across from Miller Parlor or by emailing Jen in the office at churchoffice@stoneumc.org.  Tuesday evening sessions will begin at 6PM on October 7, 2025 and Wednesday mornings will be at 10:30AM beginning on October 8, 2025.

Children and youth are welcome to join our Sunday School teachers in Miller Parlor after worship at 10AM Sunday mornings.

We will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event again this year alongside the church for our community.  Please consider picking up one or more bags of candy throughout the months of September and October and dropping them off to our collection bins in Thoburn Lobby or the sanctuary.  We host 500+ trick or treaters each year at this much-loved event.

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. 

Thank you to all who have been dropping off items -- We are still in need of some items, please consider taking a list or reminder card from our display in the sanctuary or lobby and purchasing items for our bucket collection. 

Bring your "extra" treasures to Stone Church for our Treasure Hunt Sale!

Purchase a table space for $25 and bring your unwanted items to Kingsley Hall on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Your purchase of a table will benefit the church and provide space to sell your treasures. Proceeds from the sale of your items are yours to keep. This event will take place from 10 am to 3pm.

Table reservations must be made and paid for prior to the event.  Set up will take place on the afternoon of Friday, October 3 from 2-4pm and the morning of Saturday, October 4 from 8-9:30am.  Sellers are responsible for the set up of their own table(s).  All unsold items must be removed from the church by 5pm the day of the sale.

Visit our hot cocoa table during the Halloween parade!  Your donations support the mission and ministries of Stone UMC!

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Will Shields

Larry Sippy

Scott Lindsay

Rachel Lance

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Aubrey Minnis & Dominick DiRienzo

Barb Baker & Joyce Minnis

Now you have the chance every month to win a $500 gift card of your choice by referring friends and family to join RaiseRight. Plus—this month only—score extra entries for every order you place that includes a $25+ DoorDash gift card. September's winner will also receive a $500 DoorDash gift card! 

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.