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November 1, 2025

10am-12pm

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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.

Would you like to be a part of fun?  We are in need of people to hand out candy during Trunk or Treat, please sign up to join us on October 30 from 6-7:30pm.  Questions? Trunk or Treat coordinators Joyce Minnis or Darlene Ross will be happy to help you.

The Welcoming Committee will have a meeting after Sunday School on Sunday, November 9, 2025.  Ushers, greeters and anyone who would like to be a part of our work to create a welcoming experience and extend that hospitality to the community are encouraged to come and learn more about this important ministry.

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.

In honor of Stone's 200th anniversary this year, the Bicentennial Committee prepared individual prints and prints on slate featuring original artwork by local Meadville artist Cruz Dragosavac.  There are still prints for framing and prints on slates available!

They make great birthday, anniversary and Christmas gifts! Local artist Cruz Dragosavac created this orginal art in honor of Stone's bicentennial celebration this year.  Get your local artwork and support your church at the same time! Please see a committee member - Anne Finney, Jan Edmonds, Sue DeArment or Jane Smith or Jen Royer in the office to make your selection.

Prints on slate from Stone UMC and local buildings are available with a variety of mat options in small 11"x7" ($25), medium 11"x12" ($35) and large 11"x18-22" ($45). Individual prints are available in three sizes: 5"x7" ($15), 8"x10" ($25) and 11"x14" ($35).  Shipping is available for an additional shipping fee - please call the office for more information.

We will be recognizing our veterans during our worship services on November 9, 2025.  Please submit a photo to the office of your service member so that we can include them in our recognition of those who have served.  Please include the service member's name and branch of service.  

Photos may be dropped off to the church office or in the church dropbox inside the South Main St. entrance or emailed to the office at: churchoffice@stoneumc.org.

We will have a bake sale in Miller Parlor after our worship service on Sunday, November 9th to support our Compassion International student.  To see an update on our student, visit the Church Information Board across from Miller Parlor to see the latest letter from Sotcho.  

Please consider bringing a baked item for the sale on November 9 to contribute to the sale and visit us during the Bake Sale to take home something yummy and support Sotcho.  

Join Shelter Area Meadville for one of their upcoming Volunteer Orientations and learn more about how you can help our unhoused neighbors during the cold winter months.

Grief Share is a 13 week, nationally-known program specifically designed for use by churches.  If you would be interested in participating, please call Pastor Kendra at 814-724-6736.  GriefShare will be offered at Stone UMC on Tuesday evenings (6PM) and Wednesday mornings from October through January 2026.

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

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

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Kirsten Lambert-Laver

Margaret Sippy

Patty Brown

Donna Potprosky

Jonah Pensky

Karen Shields

Nancy Pears

Barb Baker

Nathan Helgert

Nikki Cochran

Margaret Johnston

Elizabeth Shaffer

Raelynn Renicker

Peter Shafer

Kurt Shields

Bryan Page

Margot Stoll

Elleanor Frair

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Bruce & Brenda Andrey

Pat & Barb Emig