The Fall 2026 adult trip with ASP will be October 8-11, 2026. We are serving in Jonesville, VA, and staying at ASP’s year-round center. The cost per participant will be $200. If you are interested in serving, register here or email Jason.sheldon@stonybrook.church.
New Home Project The newest Kindway alumni has applied for the Home Grant. Lynn moved into her new home and below are the items she submitted for her apartment. Lynn's colors are blue, turquoise and sea green. Your donations help to make apartments into homes and gratefully blesses the recipient. Lynn's list includes: Mop/bucket, Air fryer, Glasses, Hangers, Queen Sheet set, Blanket. We will be taking donations through August 23. Bring them in and place them in the grocery cart in the Narthex. Sign up here or call the church office at 614-471-0252 to donate any of these items.
Free Community Lunch Volunteers are needed on Sunday, August 9 to deliver food to Peace Lutheran Church by 11:00 am. Sign up by clicking here or scan the QR code. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Marusek at bmarusek@live.com or Barb Dodson at dodsonb40@gmail.com.
Volunteer Opportunity: Fresh Market Serve at Church for All People’s Fresh Market (945 Parsons Ave), providing free food to ~350 families daily. Stonybrook volunteers on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tasks include helping shoppers, stocking shelves, carrying groceries, and check-in. We still have a few spots open for the summer months.Upcoming dates: Aug. 13, Sept. 10 | 10:30 am–1:00 pm. Sign up by clicking here, or contact Kim Fortney (kimfortney@gmail.com) for details.
Sunday, August 16, Let’s Bounce! Our kids will be bouncing up to a new grade on Promotion Sunday!
· To celebrate, at all services we will ask God’s blessing on all the volunteers who work with our children and youth as well as all teachers, school staff, and administrators. After the blessing and a special children’s moment in 9:30 am worship, the kids will bounce up to their new grade.
· At 9:30 and 11:00 am, we will bless Backpacks in worship. If you are starting a new path at school, college, grad school, a new career, you are invited to bring your backpack, satchel, or messenger bag to be blessed.
· At 3:00 – 4:30 pm, we will continue the celebration at the annual Back to School SPLASH! There will be water and bubble fun in the back parking lot with a foam machine, slip and slide, a water slide, water balloons, water squirters, and water sensory bins for the little ones. Lots of water, so wear appropriate clothing! We will also have yummy treats to “round” off the afternoon.
At 3:00 – 4:30 pm, we will continue the celebration at the annual Back to School SPLASH! There will be water and bubble fun in the back parking lot with a foam machine, slip and slide, a water slide, water balloons, water squirters, and water sensory bins for the little ones. Lots of water, so wear appropriate clothing! We will also have yummy treats to “round” off the afternoon.
Musicians of all ages: We are ready to kick off another year of Chancel Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Children's Choir, and Sanctuary Bells! Past members and their families, along with anyone interested in joining one of these groups, are invited to a Traditional Music Family Potluck on Wednesday, August 19 at 6:30 pm in the Multipurpose Room. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share - burgers, hot dogs, drinks and paper products will be provided, and there will be plenty of time to renew acquaintances and meet new faces. An online RSVP form will be shared soon via email to help us plan. Chancel Choir's first rehearsal will be held immediately following the potluck at 7:30 pm in the sanctuary, while Sanctuary Bells will rehearse for the first time on Wednesday, September 9 and Kids of the Kingdom will start on Wednesday, September 30. We would love to welcome NEW singers and ringers, so please send an email to greg.miller@stonybrook.church if you would like to join one of these groups or if you have any questions.
On August 20, 2026, at 6:30 pm, Rev. Hoffman will convene a special called Church Conference to consider the candidacy of member Joe Brookins. In the United Methodist Church, when a certified candidate for ministry is presented to the Church Conference, the congregation has the responsibility to discern and affirm the candidate's gifts, character, call to ministry, and evidence of fruitful service. The vote is not merely procedural but reflects the church's role in recognizing and supporting God's call. All members are eligible and encouraged to participate in this congregational vote. By voting to recommend and support the candidate, the church conference expresses confidence in the individual's readiness to continue the candidacy process and commits to encouraging, nurturing, and praying for the candidate throughout their journey toward ordained or licensed ministry.
The Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Stonybrook Church on August 27. Donating blood is a simple way to make a life-saving difference in our community. More information, including details on how to sign up for a donation time, will be shared soon. We encourage everyone who is able to consider participating and helping those in need.
Habitat Wall Build This summer at ASP, the teams repaired and restored homes so they were safer, warmer, and drier. On August 29, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, here in the Stonybrook parking lot, we have the opportunity to be part of a team that builds a safe, warm, and dry home with a deserving family through MidOhio Habitat for Humanity. Sign-up to help raise the interior and exterior walls of a house that will become the very first home for a family. We are in need of 70 - 80 skilled and non-skilled volunteers willing to construct and load the walls. Volunteers must be 12 years or older. 12-17-year-olds must be supervised by their adults to participate. Each participant must fill out a waiver prior to work. Please fill out an online registration for EACH family member participating by clicking here or going to stonybrook.church.
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 joining 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, August 30, from 12:30–2:30 pm. A light lunch will be provided, and childcare is available upon request. If you decide to join Stonybrook Church, you will be commissioned during one of the worship services on September 13. You can sign up on the back of the connection card or by clicking here.
Stonybrook Church will be closed for Labor Day on September 7, 2026
Volunteer Opportunity: Fresh Market Serve at Church for All People’s Fresh Market (945 Parsons Ave), providing free food to ~350 families daily. Stonybrook volunteers on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tasks include helping shoppers, stocking shelves, carrying groceries, and check-in. We still have a few spots open for the summer months. Upcoming dates: Sept. 10 | 10:30 am–1:00 pm.Sign up by clicking here, or contact Kim Fortney (kimfortney@gmail.com) for details.
Kroger Health will be hosting a Vaccine Clinic at Stonybrook Church on Saturday, September 13, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Vaccines available include Flu, RSV, Hepatitis, Pneumococcal, Shingles, Tdap, and other routine immunizations. Kroger Health will bill your insurance directly.
Registration is a two-step process:
Reserve a time slot by visiting the sign-up table in the Welcome Area starting on Sunday, August 23, or by calling the church office.
Complete the Kroger registration online by clicking here, enter benefit code SBCVAC26, select your vaccine(s), choose the September 13 clinic date, and complete the consent form.
Paper consent forms are also available for those unable to register online. If using a paper form, please provide a copy of the front and back of your insurance card. For assistance, please contact the church office.
United Women in Faith (UWF) Circle Meetings: Welcome, Stonybrook UWF members and all interested women, to our September Circle meeting! Tuesday, September 15, at 10:30 a.m. in MPR C. If you have questions, please contact Patria Hoskins at Patria.hoskins@gmail.com.
We believe love in action can change the world. Join us for fellowship, faith, and service!
United Women in Faith (UWF) Circle Meetings: Welcome, Stonybrook UWF members and all interested women, to our September Circle meetings! Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. in MPR C. Questions: Jennifer Hathaway, jlh62699@gmail.com.
We believe love in action can change the world. Join us for fellowship, faith, and service!
Kids of the Kingdom Choir will begin weekly rehearsals on Wednesday, September 30, from 6:00-6:30 p.m. All children who are in Kindergarten through 5th Grade are welcome to join us learn songs about God! The Kids of the Kingdom sing monthly throughout the church year and at the 5pm Christmas Eve Service. If you have any questions, please contact Christina Cebriak at cebriak@yahoo.com or 614-404-1213. We look forward to seeing your children there!
United Women in Faith (UWF) Circle Meeting: Welcome, Stonybrook UWF members and all interested women, to our September Circle meeting! Thursday, October 15, at 7:00 p.m. in MPR C. Questions: Jennifer Hathaway, jlh62699@gmail.com.
We believe love in action can change the world. Join us for fellowship, faith, and service!
United Women in Faith (UWF) Circle Meeting: Welcome, Stonybrook UWF members and all interested women, to our October Circle meeting! Tuesday, October 20, at 10:30 a.m. in MPR C. Questions: Patria Hoskins, patria.hoskins@gmail.com.
We believe love in action can change the world. Join us for fellowship, faith, and service!
Children's Sunday school Volunteer Training, Wednesday, July 29, 6:30- 8:00 pm. All volunteers involved in SBKids Sunday school are encouraged to attend this training. We will be going over our vision, mission, and values, proposed curriculum changes, roles and responsibilities, refreshing rm 122/124, and Sunday school procedures. If you would like to know more about the SBKids Sunday school program, this would be a great time to hear the details. You may become inspired to become a volunteer! To sign up, click here or sign up on the connection card.
First Impressions Gatherings: After months of prayer and discernment, Stonybrook's Leadership Council, through the work of our strategic planning and facilities assessment, is exploring the possibility of a Capital Campaign. We invite everyone to attend one of two First Impressions Gatherings to hear about the vision, ask questions, share your thoughts, and help discern God's direction for our church: Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm or Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 pm. Your voice and input matter, and we hope you'll join us as we seek God's future for Stonybrook together. Sign up click here. Contact Pastor David or Pastor Amy if you have any questions.
First Impressions Gatherings: After months of prayer and discernment, Stonybrook's Leadership Council, through the work of our strategic planning and facilities assessment, is exploring the possibility of a Capital Campaign. We invite everyone to attend one of two First Impressions Gatherings to hear about the vision, ask questions, share your thoughts, and help discern God's direction for our church: Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm or Thursday, July 23 at 6:30 pm. Your voice and input matter, and we hope you'll join us as we seek God's future for Stonybrook together. Sign up click here. Contact Pastor David or Pastor Amy if you have any questions.
The week of July 20-24, Stonybrook will be part of the GRIN (Gahanna Residents in NEED) Summer Lunch Club program providing lunches for Royal Manor and Goshen elementary and families. There are various ways to participate: Helping to prep food at church, including bagging cookies, veggies, and fruit, and counting out bags of chips. Share your baking skills by making cookies, brownies, and rice Krispie treats. Be part of the team that prepares food for delivery and delivers it to schools. Or serve the meal from 11:30-1:30 pm. Assist with clean-up from 1:00-2:00 pm in Stonybrook’s kitchen. Students aged 12 and over must be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are required to undergo background checks and complete Safe Sanctuary Training, which will be managed by Stonybrook. To volunteer, click here. For inquiries, reach out to Bev Pancoast at pancoastbej@gmail.com .
Free Community Lunch Volunteers are needed on Sunday, June 28, 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.
All Kids in Worship Sunday, July 12, 9:30 am : All children, PreK - 3rd grade, are invited to attend worship with their parents, as the returning ASP teams lead us. The children’s moment will be led by an ASP team member. There will be no 11:00 am worship. Childcare will be available on the lower level for children 6 months through their 3rd year.
Volunteer Opportunity: Fresh Market Serve at Church for All People’s Fresh Market (945 Parsons Ave), providing free food to ~350 families daily. Stonybrook volunteers on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Tasks include helping shoppers, stocking shelves, carrying groceries, and check-in. We still have a few spots open for the summer months. Upcoming dates: July 9, Aug. 13, Sept. 10 | 10:30 am–1:00 pm. Sign up on the connection card, click here, or contact Kim Fortney (kimfortney@gmail.com) for details.
Boom at the Brook (Stonybrook’s own July 4th Celebration)will take place on Friday, July 3, beginning at 7:00 pm. Join us for a memorable evening in the front parking lot, featuring food, fellowship, and fireworks. Stonybrook Youth will provide food items for a donation-based fundraiser, and our Fellowship Committee will serve free root beer floats. There will also be festive games and activities for the entire family, as well as a concert by the Big Walnut Big Band under the leadership of Kelly Shellhammer. Our Stonybrook property is an excellent venue for observing the Gahanna Community Fireworks at 10:00 pm. Bring your own comfortable seating. Please note that handicapped parking is limited. We need volunteers to help welcome our community to this event. We are seeking parking attendants, hospitality team members, and assistance with setup/cleanup. Please sign up by clicking here, on your connection card, or emailing amy.wood@stonybrook.church.
Stonybrook Church will be collecting school supplies in the month of July. Help Us to Help Royal Manor Teachers. You are invited to bring in donations through Sunday, July 30, and place them in the shopping basket in the Narthex.
Items we are collecting:
Elmer's washable glue sticks,
wide-ruled filler paper,
wide-ruled black cover composition notebooks,
Double-pocket portfolios with 3-prong fasteners,
24 ct. Crayola® Standard Crayons,
12 pack of colored pencils.
Free Community Lunch Volunteers are needed on Sunday, June 28, 2026 to deliver food to Peace Lutheran Church by 11:00 am. Sign up by clicking here or scan the QR code. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Marusek at bmarusek@live.com or Barb Dodson at dodsonb40@gmail.com.
McCurdy Mission Trip Informational Meeting. Come join us for the 2026 McCurdy Mission trip meeting. It will be Saturday, June 27, at 10:30 am. See what is happening in the Espanola Valley and how you can be the hands and feet of Christ. The dates are Sept.12-19, 2026. The trip lead is Dave Pagura, dapagura@insight.rr.com.
On Sunday July 12, there will be one service at 9:30am for ASP Sunday. We will get to hear messages from participants of the summer trip, as well as special guest Dave Kelley, Senior Vice President of Donor Engagement for Appalachia Service Project. Dave will share about the mission and vision of ASP as well as the impact made in Central Appalachia through volunteer churches like Stonybrook.
After the service, join us in celebrating Stonybrook’s 50 years of service with ASP! We will have a party across the street at the Fisher’s Barn with food, bluegrass music, games, and memories of ASP past. Space is limited, so be sure to register and purchase tickets by scanning the QR code click HERE. Tickets are $10 per person over the age of 13, children 12 and under are free.
Children’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) registration is open! June 8 – June 12, 6:00 -8:00 pm with dinner, 5:00 – 5:45 pm. This year we take an expedition into the rainforest to explore the nature of God! We’ll root kids in the fertile soil of meaningful, life-changing characteristics of God, their loving Creator, who knows them and will love them forever! Please sign up here
Students in 4th-12th grade are invited to SBY Disc Golf at the Blendon Woods Disc Golf Course June 7 from 4:00-6:00 pm. We are meeting at the course and will have extra discs if needed. Bring your water bottles
Mission Collection for June: Feminine Hygiene Items. The Missions committee invites you to bring in feminine hygiene items for GRIN. These items are expensive and necessary for 1/2 of our population; however, they are excluded from SNAP benefits as non-food items. Non-food items include things such as pet food, cleaning supplies, paper products, as well as hygiene items. Please bring pads or tampons beginning June 1 - June 30 and place in the grocery cart in the Narthex.
“June 1 is National Say Something Day—a reminder to speak up when you see bullying, mistreatment, or someone in need. Your voice can make a difference. Don’t stay silent—say something!”
Starting Sunday, May 24, our 8 am worship service will move outdoors to Cook Chapel, located behind Stonybrook Church. Worshipping outside offers a relaxed and peaceful way to connect with God in the beauty of nature. Feel free to invite friends and neighbors to join us for this special summer tradition. The outdoor 8 am service will continue through Sunday, September 6. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, we’ll move the service indoors.
The congregation is invited to attend the Bethany Circle meeting Thursday, May 21 at 7:00 pm. Lorraine Charinda will be visiting the West Ohio Conference and returning to Stonybrook to give a presentation. She is a missionary of the United Methodist Church through global ministries from Zimbabwe, serving as an agricultural rural economic development specialist in the Democratic Republic of Congo. She is the Director of Kamisamba Farm, which serves as a training and production center providing seeds, animals, and saplings to local communities and helping them improve their agricultural production to fight poverty, malnutrition, and hunger. Please sign up on the Connection Card, or click here to register.
A New Home Project client has just moved out of transitional housing into his own place! We can make the transition easier by supplying the needs listed on Signup Genius. Donations are needed by June 7 and may be placed in the grocery cart in the Narthex. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B45AAA62DA0FFCE9-64196976-newhome.
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, May 17 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.
McCurdy Mission Trip Meeting Come join us for the initial 2026 McCurdy Mission trip meeting. It will be Saturday May 16 at 10:30 am. See what is happening in the Espanola Valley and how you can be the hands and feet of Christ. The dates are Sept.12-19 2026. The trip lead is Dave Pagura, dapagura@insight.rr.com.
Friday, May 15, Scottwood Elementary is hosting a career fair from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. The school is looking for people to talk about their career to students. Since this is for elementary students, interactive activities to demonstrate a career are greatly encouraged. Help is also needed to serve snow cones to all the students this day. Sign up click here
Saturday, May 9, Debbie Jackson with Seven Baskets will be hosting the 4th Annual Community Mother's Day Pancake Breakfast for families at Scottwood Elementary school from 9-11:00 am. There will be craft stations for kids to make gifts for their mother or mother figures and door prizes for the moms. We need volunteers to help prepare breakfast and help children do the crafts. Last year, 106 people attended and we hope to increase that number this year. Sign up click here.
Moms Group is a welcoming space for moms of all ages and stages to connect, share, laugh, and support one another. Join us for a relaxing time of sharing and encouragement as we grow together—personally, spiritually, and in friendship. Come as you are and when you can. We meet in the Family Lounge (lower level) on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month, from 9:30–11:00 AM during the school year. Childcare is provided. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Lori Motzer at jlmotzer@gmail.com . We’d love to have you join us!
