Fantastic Friday, March 7, 6 -8:00 pm for PreK through 3rd grade.  It is National Middle Name Day and National Cereal Day! We will learn how God provided for one of Jesus’ ancestors who worked in the fields and what names meant in the Bible. We’ll call each other by our middle names and the snack will be…you guessed it…cereal!  Please sign up here

Moms Group is a place for Moms of all ages and stages to come together and enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter, friendship, and support.  Join our group for a relaxing time of sharing and encouragement while growing personally and spiritually.  Come as you and when you can.  We meet in the Family Lounge Downstairs on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month from 9:30 - 11:00 am during the school year.  Childcare is provided. For any questions, please contact Lori Motzer jlmotzer@gmail.com

Join us for our Ash Wednesday service on March 5 at 7:00 PM, either in person or online. The online service is available at www.stonybrook.church/worship or on Facebook and YouTube.

Monthly movie:  You are invited to join the monthly movie group on Monday, March 3, for the film "The Unbreakable Boy."  Some of life's hardest challenges come from our own families.  This film (based on a true story) centers on a young boy with a genetic bone disease and autism.  Since he lacks the ability to read social cues there is a lot of humor in how he interacts with those around him.  The issues he faces fall especially hard on his father which puts strains on the marriage.  The film is at Stoneridge Cinemark and we will watch the first showing on Monday.  Please check online over the weekend for showtimes.  Following the movie we will walk to a local spot for lunch and conversation.  If you have questions contact Bill Bartter (wbartter@att.net).

I Can Pray, a Parent & Child Event. Sunday, Feb. 23, 9:30 am.   Parents are invited/encouraged to participate with their children in this very special event for parents and SBKids, as together you rotate through prayer stations to discover and participate in new and interesting ways to pray. There will be take-home prayer ideas and tools to facilitate prayer life at home. Each child takes home a book on prayer also!   Stations are developed specifically for each age group - Wee Walkers, PreK/K, and 1st - 3rd grade.   AND.... families are invited to the 11:00 am worship (as this event takes place during the 9:30 worship hour. Worship is followed by a catered lunch for parents and children.  Please register  here.

Moms Group is a place for Moms of all ages and stages to come together and enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter, friendship, and support.  Join our group for a relaxing time of sharing and encouragement while growing personally and spiritually.  Come as you and when you can.  We meet in the Family Lounge Downstairs on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month from 9:30 - 11:00 am during the school year.  Childcare is provided. For any questions, please contact Lori Motzer jlmotzer@gmail.com

Come join us for our meetings.

Bethany Circle meets on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm 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!

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!

Family Game Night and Souper Bowl Cook-OffCome join us for a fun-filled night of family games along with a soup cook-off on Saturday, February 8 from 5:00-7:00 pm. We are asking anyone who wants to participate to sign up by January 26 to bring in a crockpot of your favorite soup to share.  We will be limiting the number of entries and ensuring a variety of soups/chili so sign up today!  Prizes will be given.  The fellowship committee will provide the following food: Hawaiian rolls, crackers, chips/snacks, ice cream sundae bar, and water.  We will have games available, but feel free to bring a favorite from home to share.  Please sign up by clicking here so we know how many to expect and if you will be participating in the Souper Bowl.

Moms Group is a place for Moms of all ages and stages to come together and enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter, friendship, and support.  Join our group for a relaxing time of sharing and encouragement while growing personally and spiritually.  Come as you and when you can.  We meet in the Family Lounge Downstairs on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month from 9:30 - 11:00 am during the school year.  Childcare is provided. For any questions, please contact Lori Motzer jlmotzer@gmail.com

Monthly movie What could be better in the middle of an Ohio winter than a trip to a tropical island, at least in our imagination?  You are invited to join the movie group as we watch the Disney animated "Moana 2," a follow up to the 2016 Academy Award nominated original.  In this movie, our heroine Moana works with the demigod Maui (Dwayne Johnson) to unite people who are separated on different islands.  We will go to the first showing on Monday, February 3, at Stoneridge Cinemark.  Following the movie we will walk to a local spot for lunch and conversation.  Please check online over the weekend for show times.  Contact Bill Bartter (wbartter@att.net or 614-403-8272) with questions.

New Member Class In this class, we will explore what it means to be a United Methodist and what it means to be a member of Stonybrook Church. Attending the class does not commit you to join Stonybrook; it is simply an opportunity to learn more about the church, meet new people, and consider whether membership is the right next step for you. This is a one-day class scheduled for Sunday, February 2, from 12:30–2:30 pm. A light lunch will be provided, and childcare is available. If you decide to join Stonybrook Church, you will be commissioned during one of the worship services on February 9. You can sign up on the back of the connection card or by clicking here.

Stonybrook ELC Eat at City BBQ on January 27 from 11:00-8:00 pm to support Stonybrook ELC.  Eat in or carry out, use the promo code GIVE to make sure the ELC gets the credit. Click here for a copy of the fundraiser flyer.

Midwest Mission trip, August 24 - 30, 2025. There will be an orientation meeting for a mission trip to the Midwest Mission warehouse in Springfield, IL on Sunday, January 26 at 1:00 pm. Midwest Mission sends tangible resources to those in need to make an intangible difference in their lives through hope and empowerment. Tangible gifts of soap, detergent, gloves, deodorant, sleeping mats, plastic garbage bags, plus so much more are turned into gifts of hope for people in the United States and across the world.  Midwest Mission refurbishes bicycles, cleans old sewing machines, creates desks from recycled wooded bleachers, prepares cleaning buckets, hygiene kits, birthing kits, and more! Volunteers process, revitalize, and assemble all the donations, mostly from North Central Jurisdiction (Midwest states) individuals and individual churches. There is work for everyone of every skill level and seated work is available for those who need it. If you have wanted to go on a trip, but are not up for the construction, this is a fantastic way to offer hope to those who are in need during crises and those lacking simple resources that could improve their circumstances. Pastor Lauren will be leading a group to Springfield, IL, August 24 – 30, 2025.  

The 40th Annual Stonybrook Spaghetti Dinner is Saturday, January 25

from  4:00-7:00  pm.  Wesley  Hall  will  be  transformed  into  an  Italian atmosphere with men of the church acting as servers and workers (men please sign-up to work by filling out the connection card or by clicking here)  to provide patrons with all-they-can-eat salad, Italian breadsticks, beverages and, of course, delicious spaghetti. Cost is $15. for ages 13 and older, $10. for carry-out and ages 6- 12, FREE for those age 5 and under. MAKE RESERVATIONS FOR SEATING AT 4:00, 5:00 AND 6:00 pm by  filling out the connection card or by clicking here. Desserts are needed (pre-sliced and in disposable containers please) and can be delivered to WESLEY CAFE (not kitchen) Friday before noon or noon to 3:00 pm the day of the dinner. Proceeds from the Dinner will support our Weekend Supplemental Food Program and UMCOR.

Fantastic Friday, January 24, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm we are having a Snowball Fest, celebrating everything round,       including the symbol for God who is never-ending in love, compassion, and mercy!  PreK – grade three is invited.  There will be childcare for 3 years and younger siblings. If you would like to attend, please fill out the connection card or click here.

Prime Timers Lunch and Learn You are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 22, as we gaze into a crystal ball to learn about the future of Columbus.  Most people are aware that with Amazon, data centers, and the Intel factory, Columbus is becoming something of a boomtown.  How will that impact our roads, our housing, and our schools?  Darrell Holmes and Jennifer Chamberlain are members of the Far East Area Commission of Columbus and they will share with us the projections of population growth and the proposals for rapid transit systems, changes to zoning laws, and other possible impacts.   We will have a light lunch at 11:30 am and the presentation will begin at 12 pm in Wesley Hall. If you would like to attend please fill out the connection card or click here. Contact Bill Bartter with questions (wbartter@att.net.

Come join us for our meetings.

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

Bethany Circle meets on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm 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!

Mission Fair, Sunday, January 19, 8:30 am – 12:30 pm.  The Mission Task Force is hosting an extravaganza of mission opportunities.  We will have information on most areas of Stonybrook mission involvement, a wide variety of ways you can participate, and a celebration of the many ways Stonybrook has touched the community through mission. There will be table displays from local and regional organizations as well as Stonybrook’s mission.  And lots of surprises! 

Come join us for our meetings.

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

Bethany Circle meets on the 3rd Thursday at 7:00 pm 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!

Moms Group is a place for Moms of all ages and stages to come together and enjoy meaningful conversation, laughter, friendship, and support.  Join our group for a relaxing time of sharing and encouragement while growing personally and spiritually.  Come as you and when you can.  We meet in the Family Lounge Downstairs on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month from 9:30 - 11:00 am during the school year.  Childcare is provided. For any questions, please contact Lori Motzer jlmotzer@gmail.com

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!

Free Community Lunch Volunteers are needed on Sunday, January 12 to deliver food to Peace Lutheran Church by 11:00 am. Sign up by clicking here. If you have any questions please contact Becky Marusek at bmarusek@live.com or Barb Dodson at dodsonb40@gmail.com.

January 2025 - "A Complete Unknown"
 This movie is about Bob Dylan, one of the most iconic singer songwriters from the 1960s.  A Nobel Prize willing writer in fact.  Hardly "unknown."

Well, that's something we can talk about after we see the movie.  The movie is currently at Stoneridge Cinemark, with show times as early as 9 AM.  We will watch the first show after 10 AM on Monday, Jan 6.  Please check online over the weekend for show times.  Following the movie we will walk to a local spot for food and conversation.

You don't have to love Dylan's music to enjoy this movie.  It captures the music scene and cultural tumult of the early 1960s.  There are appearances by folks like Woody Guthrie, Joan Baez, Johnny Cash, and Pete Seeger.

Here are some words of caution from the Common Sense Media web site (although they recommend the movie for those 15 and older):  Parents need to know that A Complete Unknown is a biopic about iconic singer-songwriter Bob Dylan (Timothée Chalamet) that's specifically focused on the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, an event that changed his career trajectory. Expect strong language, including "f--k," "s--t," "a--hole," "goddamn," "Jesus," "Christ," and "damn," plus a middle-finger gesture. Characters drink and smoke cigarettes frequently (not surprising, given the 1960s setting), and characters sometimes appear drunk.

The Roger Ebert web site gives a very glowing review.  You can check it out with the link below.

https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/a-complete-unknown-movie-review-2024

Let me know if you have questions (Bill Bartter at wbartter@att.net).