World Communion Sunday celebrates the unity and diversity of the universal Christian community. As we gather around the Lord’s table, we recognize our unity in Christ, joining with others worldwide in Holy Communion. Embracing this commitment, United Methodists are dedicated to nurturing diverse leadership within the church by allocating funds for scholarships and leadership training for under-represented students.

Contributions fund scholarships for U.S. and international students, as well as grants for global inclusion, diversity, equity, and access training.

Join Pastor Kendra in Miller Parlor on Thursday mornings at 10AM or Thursday evenings at 6PM for a Bible Study called "Jesus as a Changemaker".  All materials will be provided.

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.

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.

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

Thank you to all who have been dropping off items -- We are well on our way to filling those buckets!  If you would like to contribute towards the purchase of items needed to complete a bucket kit, please write "UMCOR buckets" on the memo line of your check or choose the UMCOR option when you give online with Tithely.

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 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.

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.