“Welcome to the living Stone, the source of life. The workmen took one look and threw it out; God set it in the place of honor. Present yourselves as building stones for the construction of a sanctuary vibrant with life, in which you’ll serve as holy priests offering Christ-approved lives up to God.” (1 Peter 2:5 )
Stone House Presbyterian church is not your typical Presbyterian Church, and that excites us! We are committed to rethinking the things of God, as well as the ways in which we ‘do’ church together. You will find many people here who embrace a ‘progressive Christianity’; and while we are an extremely diverse body, we are united by our love for Jesus and a desire to follow Him. SHPC is a community of people that recognizes that belief often comes after people belong to a group where they can discover the adventure of following Jesus. Everyone is invited into the Stone House family, whether through formal membership, or simply through participation in our various ministries!
Our History: Stone House Presbyterian church moved into it’s new building on Fieldstone Parkway in June of 2007. Before that, the church worshiped at Toano Middle school on Sunday mornings. The church was chartered in 2002 as a new church development through the PC(USA) serving the upper James City County area.
Our Mission: “To invite, encourage, and equip people to discover the adventure of following Christ.”
Together, our corporate desire is to grow in our walks with God, and we strive to do so through the “Four G’s”:
Grace: The life of a Christ follower begins when we discover that the One we call Lord is a God of grace, and that Divine love is a free gift to all. It cannot be earned. It is not deserved. And it can never be taken away. Living in light of this gracious gift enables us to experience the transformation into Christ-likeness that God desires for each one of us.
Groups: Because it is not good for humanity to be alone, we have been set in community. At Stone House, this community is best experienced through participation in small groups where people can love, learn, reach and serve.
Gifts: Everyone has been given specific gifts that are essential for the Body of Christ to function and thrive. In addition, the use of such gifts brings great fulfillment to our individual lives. Each one of us is called to discover our specific gifts, and further, to use them for edification of the community of faith.
Giving: Rather than living a life of accumulation, followers of Jesus are called to be generous givers. All that we have – time, talent, and treasure – are God’s, and we have been blessed with these gifts in order to bless others.
