Missions

united METHODIST MEN

This ministry has one major fundraiser in January of each year.  The Spaghetti Dinner is a tradition at Stonybrook. The funds earned at this event are disbursed to outreach projects related to Stonybrook.   

New Home Project

Stonybrook Church and New Albany UMC support Kindway, a non-profit organization that manages EMBARK, a Christian prison reentry ministry. Together we have created "New Home Project" to support those male and female participants who need assistance in their transition to independent living. Click HERE for more information and to find the current list of needed items!

NNEMAP FOOD PANTRY

Stonybrook is a sponsor of one of the largest food pantries in Franklin County, NNEMAP provides over 29,000 people with a 3-day supply of food twice a month. Help support our commitment to this worthy cause through your donations of funds and food products. Check their website for a list of current needs and upcoming events.

BILL GLASS BEYOND THE WALLS

Bill Glass BEHIND THE WALLS is a Dallas-based ministry, started by former NFL player Bill Glass. With a dedicated staff and volunteers numbering in the thousands, the ministry is known for its high-energy Day of Champions and Weekend of Champions events conducted inside prisons across the country. For more information contact Dan Shupe.

Kairos

Changing Hearts, Transforming Lives, Impacting the World

During the initial Kairos weekend, Kairos volunteers serve as God’s instrument through which His love, grace and mercy are expressed to the participants/guests in a real and profound way. God begins changing hearts. Following their weekend experience, participants/guests are encouraged to take responsibility for their life choices and their relations with God; they are invited to engage in small accountability groups

For more information contact Dan Shupe.

UNITED Women in Faith

The UWF is a unique group of Christian women who share Christ’s love through many ministries for women, children, and families. Some of our projects include “little dresses for Africa”, sewing kits for Haiti, and providing tools for the Community Development for all People. You are invited to visit either of our two circles or join us for one of our informative general gatherings. This group also provides opportunities for spiritual growth, education, and fellowship.

GRIN (GAHANNA RESIDENTS IN NEED)

GRIN is a community wide, faith based organization committed to helping the residents of the Gahanna-Jefferson school district in a time of need. We support financially, by serving and food donations. Food donations can be dropped off at 165 Granville St, Gahanna.  For hours of operation and more info visit http://www.grin4gahanna.org or call 614.214.4747.

GRIN Weekend Supplemental Food Program 

Stonybrook partners with GRIN to adopt Royal Manor Elementary as part of the Weekend Supplemental Food Program. This program sends food home with students on weekends who are affected with food insecurity. You can help by donating the food items identified on the list available in the Narthex and also HERE. Thank you for placing your donation in the labeled grocery cart in the narthex. There are two other ways to support this mission for our community. You may make monetary donations by indicating “Weekend Food Program” on your check or online donation. And new this year is the Amazon Wish List. By clicking HERE, you will be directed to Our Weekend Food Wish List where you can purchase items from the list and have them delivered directly to Stonybrook! This is a great way to make the most of your donation as the Amazon prices are a great deal! For more information contact Kelly Shellhammer.

FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH

Each fourth Sunday of the month Stonybrook has committed to preparing/serving the Free Community Lunch at Peace Lutheran. We need individuals or families to prepare food or serve the meal from 11:00 am-1:30 pm. For more information contact Becky Maruzek.

GAHANNA SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM

This is a citywide cooperative project that provides lunch for students and their families during the summer.  We commit to one week each summer. Servants are needed to prepare food at the church and deliver to the lunch location; on-site helpers are needed to serve food to the students.  

APPALACHIAN SERVICE PROJECT (ASP)

Appalachia Service Project provides life-changing short-term Christian mission trip opportunities, bringing youth, adult, and college volunteers into rural Central Appalachia to make homes warmer, safer, and drier for families in need. Stonybrook has partnered with ASP for 46 years.

McCurdy Ministries

McCurdy Ministries is thriving and striving to make an important difference in the Española Valley. They work in partnership with McCurdy Charter School (MCS) which is located on campus. Their ministries include MCurdy Preschool, Project Cariño (mental health counseling program for MCS students and families), After School Care, Breakfast and Lunch Program, Camp Stars (summer camp that combines the best of VBS with STEM education) and a Volunteer Program which welcomes volunteers to the campus from around the country. Stonybrook supports this ministry through donations, as well as sending volunteers to serve in New Mexico.  

To learn more about our mission trip to McCurdy or to register to join us click HERE!

Keith & Natalie Back

REACH THE COLLEGE CAMPUS TODAY, CHANGE THE WORLD TOMORROW. 90% of people who accept Christ do so before the age of 21. Many professors are teaching that there is no God. College is often the place where students shape their beliefs about life and spirituality.

We are also working to reach the over 1,500 international students at Indiana University and Purdue University in Indianapolis for Christ. The top international students from around the world are sent to America. Most of these students return to their home countries where they will be the leaders. If we can reach them for Christ while they study here, we can send them back to places that we as Americans have hard times getting in. We have interacted with students from Iran, Japan, S. Korea, China, India, Ghana, the Gaza strip, Thailand and many other countries.

Reaching internationals here now can literally take the gospel to ALL THE ENDS of the Earth.