The Adult Sunday school class studying and discussing the Social Principles of the United Methodist Church meets directly after Worship. All adults are welcome to join us in Crawford Library as we delve into issues facing our communities with the United Methodist Principles to guide us as we strive to be true disciples of Christ. 

 This week's topic: Discussing Mere Christianity - Christian Behavior and the Great Sin of Pride.  Any man seeking fellowship and a deeper relationship with God is encouraged to attend.

Do you have photos, news or items you would like to contribute for the May edition of the Messenger? 

Please have them into the office by April 22.

Email to churchoffice@stoneumc.org

The Stone UM Church Care Team invites you to a Fellowship Hour in appreciation of all those who "mother" us following our services on Mother's Day - May 10, 2026.  Join them in Miller Parlor directly after our worship service for an assortment of refreshments.

Spring is a great time to support Stone UMC with extra bonuses on many popular brands!  This month earn 6% on gift cards for TOPS Friendly Market grocery stores - purchase TOPS gift cards through Raise Right and 6% of your purchase will be donated to Stone UMC.  Make giving to Stone UMC part of your spring celebrations!

and the CARE team needs your help.  

We have had a number of individuals stop into our church office in the past few months in need of basic food items.  Many of them are seniors waiting to be added to our list for monthly senior food boxes and families with children in the household.  Please help the CARE team re-stock the freezer so that we have items to offer those who stop in needing a meal or to deliver as a pick-me-up to members facing difficult times.  Items can really be anything - as long as it freezes well- soups, muffins, cookies, casseroles.  They also have limited space for canned goods or shelf stable foods - think fruit, vegetables, pasta, spaghetti sauce, or kid-friendly items like macaroni and cheese cups or spaghetti-o's.

The Staff Parish Relations Committee announced Pastor Domingos Francisco Fernando has been appointed to Stone UMC beginning July 1, 2026. We are so excited for the new opportunities and experiences Pastor Fernando will bring to Stone and Bethany UMC’s and hope he is as excited to come here!

Pastor Fernando is from Angola, Africa and speaks fluent Portuguese and English. He received his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Africa University where he was a member of the university choir. After graduating he spent 2 years in Brazil with the Missionary Program of the United Methodist Church, Global Ministries. Pastor Fernando received his Master of Divinity Degree from Drew Theological School in New Jersey. He served as lead pastor at the Norwood United Methodist Church in Norwood, PA before moving to Pittsburg, Kansas where he serves as Campus Minister at Pittsburg State University and Associate Pastor at the First United Methodist Church.

He has read Dr. Dixon’s book, “A Diamond on the Diamond” and feels Stone UMC has historically been a force in the Meadville community. He is looking forward to meeting all of us and continuing this work. He feels at his past churches he has been able to grow congregational engagement and increase participation in worship, connect with young people and grow young people’s ministry and engage the congregation with the community. We are looking forward to learning more about Pastor Fernando over the next couple of months so watch for more news!

The church office will be closed Thursday, April 16, 2026.