Stonybrook: This is your chance to participate in our Prison Ministry program! In the past couple of years, you have donated extra Christmas cards (the unsolicited ones you receive in the mail or the leftovers you have from previous years). These cards have been signed (first name only) and sent off to Cards From Christ, the ministry that collects these cards for prisoners who often get nothing at Christmas from families or friends. As each incarcerated individual in the Ohio prison system receives a card, they realize that they have not been forgotten and are cared about during this holiday season.

Last year we collected and signed 1916 cards!!!!! Isn’t that amazing?! We don’t need envelopes, only cards. If you want to help by signing, just remember to use black pen and no last names. We will collect cards, signed or unsigned, in the box located on the counter outside the sanctuary. We would like to collect cards before November 9 so we can get them signed, counted, and transported to Marysville.

Thank you for helping us with this simple way of sharing God’s love during the holiday season with people who are often forgotten and are very grateful for a card. If you have any questions, contact the church office.

October is Socktober. All month we will be collecting socks for the Free Store on Parsons Ave. downtown Columbus. Socks are so important for foot health and especially so as we go into the colder months. We are collecting warm socks for all ages. Please put your donations in the shopping cart in the Narthex. Deadline October 26

Come join us for our meetings.

Jubilee Circle meets on the 3rd Tuesday at 10:30 am in MPR-C

The “United Women in Faith’s purpose is it seeks to connect and nurture women through Christian spiritual formation, leadership development, creative fellowship and education so that they can inspire, influence and impact local and global communities.” All women are welcome, feel free to bring a friend!

Leadership Guiding Principles -- Have you ever wondered how our church is structured and how important decisions are made?  The Leadership Board is bringing a recommendation to the Church Conference in November and wants you to be fully informed.  We invite you to join one of two listening sessions to learn more about the revised and updated Leadership Guiding Principles of Stonybrook United Methodist Church.  The sessions will be held on Wednesday, October 15, at 11:00 am and Sunday, October 26, at 12:00 pm.  You can read the revised and updated guiding principles ahead of time at the following link. A copy can also be found at the connection desk.  The Leadership Guiding Principles document provides clarity about how we organize, lead, and live into our mission as a congregation of The United Methodist Church.  Rooted in Wesleyan theology and aligned with the Book of Discipline, these guiding principles reflect our commitment to faithful, transparent, and effective leadership.  We encourage everyone to take part in this important conversation as we continue to shape the future of Stonybrook together.