Worship
Join us for joyous and prayerful worship every Sunday morning at 9:00am in person in the Sanctuary, or online on our Facebook page. Please come as you are; no formal dress required.
Founded in 1783 · New Windsor, Maryland
One of Methodism's oldest churches.
A warm, informal, and welcoming congregation gathering on ground that has held Methodist worship for more than two centuries. Whether you're an old member or a newcomer, please come as you are.
Welcome
We're glad you found us!
Thanks for visiting. Stone Chapel United Methodist Church was founded and the first stone church built in 1783, making us one of the oldest Methodist churches in America. It has since been rebuilt twice more (once in 1800, and again in 1884) on the same site, each time reusing the original stones and adding new materials as the congregation has grown. You can read that whole remarkable story on our history page.
Here at Stone Chapel, we (the people called Methodists) welcome old members and newcomers alike every Sunday. You will find a warm, informal, and inviting congregation that is excited to see you and to share a little about who we are and what we do. Please come as you are; there is no formal dress code.
What We Do
Worship · Ministry · Outreach
Ministry
At Stone Chapel, and across the United Methodist Church, we love our neighbors just as we love one another: our siblings in Christ. If you long for a stronger relationship with God, reach out, or simply stop by any Sunday.
Outreach
Our congregation regularly gives to local and international causes, offers hot meals to those in need, and hosts local bluegrass bands in our social hall. We are always looking for new ways to help the New Windsor and Westminster communities.
News & Events
Winter 2026-
Our next Stone Chapel bluegrass event will be on Saturday, December 5th 2026, featuring Billy Harrison and the Haywire Band. We host this in our church social hall. Doors for dinner open at 6pm, and the show starts at 7pm. Admission to the event is (always) free, so please come as you are for some fried chicken and an evening of good music!
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Check back in early 2027 for our new year's roster of events, including bluegrass events, Loaves and Fishes meal service, and others that we will be hosting.