“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” Matthew 5:4 (NRSV)

Dear friends,

Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

I hope this finds you and your families doing well.

It is with sadness that we have learned of the passing of Ronald R. Snow, a longtime and beloved member of Stone Church. Ron, age 90, of Meadville, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. He was born in Meadville on December 27, 1935, to the late George and Viola (Jastromb) Snow. He married Lois Levis on July 15, 1972, and she preceded him in death on June 23, 2010.

Ron was a faithful and very active member of our church. He shared his gifts, time, and talents in so many ways, touching the lives of many within our congregation and throughout the Meadville community. His presence, service, and commitment to Stone Church will be deeply missed.

Friends, as we walk through this time of grief together as a church family, may we also celebrate Ron’s life and give thanks for the many ways God worked through him. May we continue to honor his memory by embracing and carrying forward the legacy of love, faith, and service that he leaves with us here at Stone Church and in the Meadville community. As we continue to pray for Ron and entrust him into God’s eternal care, I also encourage each of you to reach out to his family with a call, a card, or a word of encouragement during this difficult time.

May God comfort the Snow family, strengthen our church family, and grant us peace in the assurance of God’s promise of eternal life. Amen.

Blessings and love,

Pastor Domingos F. Fernando

THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL WELCOME!

What a joyful afternoon of fellowship and community! Stone United Methodist Church and Bethany United Methodist Church extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped welcome our new pastor, Rev. Domingos Francisco Fernando, to the Meadville community at the Meet-and-Greet held at the Family, Children & Community Association (FCCA).

Welcome to Meadville, Pastor Domingos! May God bless this new chapter of ministry as we worship, serve, and grow together.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Valerie Ward

Blake Siverd

Harriet Helgert

Kathleen Ohl

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

John & Cindy Karns

Rick & Dawn Muntean

The church office will be open for Summer Hours

from July 27-September 7.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 

9AM-12PM

Debbie Knapp, Anne Finney

Our Boiler Fund project is underway and we are feeling the warmth of your generosity as we are already HALFWAY to our goal of $82,000.  If you would like to read a message from our old boiler, Buddy, please click on the link below.  

If you would like to help us meet our goal, please mail your check to the church at 956 S. Main St., Meadville PA 16335 or visit stoneumc.org/give to give online. 

THANK YOU!

The Mission Barn, a Western PA United Methodist affiliated agency, located in New Castle, PA, is seeking a Relief Supply Coordinator (United Methodist Committee on Relief – UMCOR Coordinator).   This is a flexible part-time (average 20 hours per week) position, with an annual salary of $15,000.   The UMCOR Coordinator will be responsible for scheduling and directing volunteer teams and hosts as they assemble various disaster relief kits.   The Coordinator will manage the inventory flow of supplies, purchasing items from various vendors to keep the inventory well-stocked.   (We send out over 1,000 kits/month.)    It is vital that the Coordinator be aware of and have work for volunteers of all ages and abilities, so that they know they are welcomed and appreciated for who they are and what they do.   Empathy and communication skills are required, and a heart for ministry is a must!   Inquire via email at missionbarn@gmail.com or call the Rev. Bill LaVelle at (814)335-5045.

The WPAUMC Discipleship Task Force is excited to invite women leaders, laity and clergy, to this leadership conference that aims to bring women together to affirm their call, build grace-filled relationships and mutual support, and equip hearts, minds, and hands to take the next faithful step in their mission and ministry.

Empowered together, women laity and clergy are created and called for purpose. You belong here. Join us for this affirmation of leadership, call, and connection!

Register today at wpaumc.org

Join Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball and other clergy and laity from around the western Pennsylvania Conference for an immersive, engaging journey of exploration and learning about the history and ongoing impact of the Civil Rights Movement on this life-changing seven-day bus tour experience. You'll learn about key moments in the movement, systemic changes, and hear from leaders who were there, as together we journey toward greater understanding and action as an important part of what it means to be disciples of Jesus Christ.