We will be hosting a Trunk or Treat event again this year alongside the church for our community.  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.

Thank you to everyone who helped organize and work the Hot Chocolate and Popcorn Stand at the Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 25th. The popcorn was a real hit and we had them lined up down the sidewalk! We were able to collect over $250 for Stone Church ministries and all had a lot of fun! Thank you to Jim and Darlene Ross, Jim Turnbull, Joyce Minnis, Jan Edmonds and Sue DeArment for another successful year.

 Stone UMC will be collecting non-perishable foods from November 1 - November 23 to benefit the Meadville Center for Family Services Food Pantry. Their shelves are almost bare. Due to the State and Federal government shut-downs the food pantry has not received state money since June and are no longer receiving federal funds. To make matters worse, it was announced SNAP Benefits would be halted beginning Nov. 1st until the federal shut-down ends. This is putting many families at risk of going hungry. Please drop off your donations in the church lobby or bring them to church on Sunday mornings. Suggested items include, canned meat, pasta, boxed meals, spaghetti sauce, canned soups, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, dried or canned milk, canned potatoes or other vegetables, macaroni and cheese, etc..

Are you or someone you know facing food insecurity?  Stop by our lobby to look through a listing of the MANY local food resources in our area!  Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-1pm and Thursday 8am-12pm

Tips & Encouragement for Navigating the Holidays After a Loss 

November 1, 2025

10am-12pm

Please RSVP for this event with the Register button below.

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.

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.

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.  

All are welcome, especially those who work or volunteer with children, youth, or vulnerable adults! The training will cover:

• reasons for Safe Sanctuaries;
• the different forms of abuse and how to recognize the signs;
• the seven building blocks of Safe Sanctuaries;
• policies when traveling or staying overnight with vulnerable individuals;
• how to do ministries with known sex offenders;
• who is a mandated reporter and why;
• how to apply for required clearances and how often they must be renewed;
• and new state laws governing clearances.

Reservations are appreciated, but not required.

For reservations and questions, contact the Station at 814-250-3777 or office@thestationcorry.com.

The Station 

16 S Center St

Corry, PA 16407

All are invited to our Stone Church Thanksgiving Brunch!

Join us for a time of fellowship and to give thanks for our church family on Sunday, November 23rd after worship in Miller Parlor.  We expect to begin at 11:30 after Charge Conference and finish by 1pm. Please RSVP on the sign up sheet on the Church Bulletin Board across from Miller Parlor or by calling the office.  If you would like to provide a part of the meal, a sign up sheet of needed food items is on the church bulletin board as well.  

Thanksgiving is traditionally a day for multiple generations of families to spend time together -- We hope you will join us as we celebrate our church family and all the wonderful people from different generations who call Stone and Bethany UMCs home!

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Lynn Atwell

Kyle Peterson

Miles Shields

Emily Coffee

Dawn Karns

Pam Mullen

Shepard Learn

Cathy Smith

Rylee Bland

Noah Howles

Donna K. Mullen

Dick Platt

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.

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

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.