We are still in need of several people to bring their vehicle on Thursday, October 29 for our Trunk or Treat event at the church.  You will park along South Main St. and pass out candy (that the church will provide) to trick or treaters from 6-7:30pm.  If you would like to "dress up" your trunk for the event that is great - we also have some trunk decorations to share if you prefer.  To sign up or get more information, please contact Cindy Karns at 814-724-6736.

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.

Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball invites all Clergy and Laity to join her and other Conference staff for Bishop's Days on the Districts this fall. The gatherings will include worship, Conference updates on vision, mission, ministry, District transitions, and time for Q&A with Bishop Steiner Ball. You are invited to be a part of whatever gathering in whichever District works best for you!

Days on the Districts Schedule:

• Sunday, Oct. 25, 2:30-4:30 p.m. - Oakland UMC Oil City, Northern District
• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. - First UMC Clarion, Central District
• Wednesday, Nov. 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m. - Albright UMC Connellsville, Southern District
• Sunday, Nov. 15, 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Christ UMC Bethel Park, Southwestern District

 Join Pastor Domingos on Monday mornings at French Creek Coffee and Tea Co. from 8-9am to discuss the Sunday sermon.  Please come share your thoughts and join the discussion.

Pack your dinner and come enjoy fellowship and bible study!  

Church members are encouraged to attend the 2026 Charge Conference for Stone & Bethany United Methodist Churches on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 5pm. 

Handbell Choir practice is held in the Music Room at 6:30pm on Monday evenings throughout the fall and winter - if you would like to ring handbells with the Stone Carillon Choir, please contact Jim Ross at 814-724-6736 or music@stoneumc.org.

Our Fair Trade/Organic Equal Exchange coffees are available to purchase during regular church office hours or after worship.  We have Columbian, Decaf Columbian, and Toffee Caramel flavored coffees.

Questions? Gloria Shields would be happy to tell you more about Equal Exchange and the variety of items available to order. Leave her a message at 814-724-6736.

The Men's Bible Study group welcomes any man who wishes to strengthen his relationship with Christ to join in fellowship and discussion.  

October's discussion will be focused on the book of Matthew.

Oct 15 - Matthew 5:43-48, 5:31-42

Oct 22 - Matthew 6:5-15, 6:1-4, 16-24

Oct 29 - Matthew 6:25-34, 7:1-11

Nov 5 - Matthew 7:12-14, 7:15-29

Our Stone Children's Center tots will be trick or treating throughout the church building on October 27 - church members who would like to bring treats and help us give our little ones a fun indoors trick or treat adventure, please call Jen Royer in the office (814-724-6736) by October 23.

Stone Children's Center currently has a limited number of openings for all ages from newborn to preschool children.  Please contact Director Laura Potter for more information or to schedule a tour.  

814-807-0052

childrenscenter@stoneumc.org