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Stone Chapel United Methodist Church

One of Methodism's oldest churches.

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Welcome!

Thanks for visiting the Stone Chapel United Methodist Church website. Our church was founded and the initial structure was built in 1780, making us one of the oldest Methodist churches in America. It has since been re-built three times on the same site, each time by using the original stones and adding new materials as the church has expanded. You can read more about that on our History tab.

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 share a little bit about who we are and what we do! Those details align with three broad themes:

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 code required.

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 would like to hear more about us or find yourself longing for a stronger relationship with God, please reach out via any of our contact methods – email, phone, or social media. Or just stop by any Sunday morning.

Outreach

The Stone Chapel UMC congregation is often donating to local community and international Church and humanitarian causes, regularly offering hot meals to those in need, and hosting local bluegrass bands in our social hall.

We are active and always looking for additional ways to help the New Windsor and Westminster communities.

To see what we’re up to, check out our images below. If you have a good idea, get in touch with us!

So, if you find yourself wanting to learn more about Stone Chapel UMC, just drop on in on a Sunday morning. You’ll be glad you did!

Upcoming Events

Announcements for the week of 24 NOV 2025:

  • There is no Wednesday Bible study this week since it is Thanksgiving week. We will meet again next Wednesday to finish our discussion of the book.
  • We are collecting food donations for Carroll County Food Sunday, they can be dropped off at the church or directly at CCFS.
  • We are collecting for Shepherd’s Staff Christmas stocking and winter coat drive (new coats only), for details see Ronnie Little.
  • This month’s Fourth Friday Family Fun Night at New Hope will be held Fri. Nov. 28th at 7pm
  • Our next Loaves & Fishes meal will be served Sat. Nov. 29, please see the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall
  • Advent Bible Study will start Sun. Nov. 30th at 11:45 at New Hope and will be based on the book “All the Good” by Laceye Warner, et al. All are welcome to attend!
  • Our next Bluegrass concert will be Sat. Dec. 6, we are looking for volunteers to assist in the kitchen and donations are appreciated!
  • The festival choir for the churches in our Hub group will perform their Christmas Cantata for the community on Sun. Dec. 7th at 3pm at St. Paul UMC in New Windsor
  • We will have a Blue Christmas worship service with the other New Windsor area UM churches at St. Paul UMC in New Windsor on Sun. Dec. 14th at 3pm. All are welcome to attend.
  • The Strawbridge Shrine is holding their annual Advent worship at 4:30 pm on Sun. Dec 7th and 14th. RSVPs are not required, but seating can be limited. To reserve a seat, call 443-289-0191. Dress warmly, the meetinghouse is not heated!

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