Living Stones Community Church

At Living Stones Community Church in New Milford, Connecticut, our vision is simple: to build lives, families, and communities that are rooted in Jesus Christ.

We believe that the peace you experience and the purpose you discover in life all begin with the foundation you choose to build on. We’ve seen firsthand that when lives are built on Jesus, they find lasting hope, meaning, and value. That’s why our focus is — and always will be — Jesus.

We aim to make much of Him in our church and in our daily lives, helping people in the New Milford community and beyond grow in faith, strengthen their families, and live out their God-given purpose every day.

Building better lives, families, and hope.

Our Mission

Our heart doesn’t stop here in Connecticut. We are committed to making much of Jesus throughout the world. This happens through strategic partnerships with other churches, missionaries, and Christian ministries who share our desire to see God’s Kingdom expand globally. Together, we’re building a community of believers dedicated to faith, outreach, and transformation — wherever God calls us to go.

"You yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”

1 Peter 2:5

Living Stones Core Values

" As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. " – John 15:4

Authentic Community

  • At Living Stones you don't have to pretend to be someone you're not and it's okay if you don't have it all together - none of us do.
  • At Living Stones, you will find a safe environment to grapple with your brokenness amongst people who are being changed by the grace and mercy of Jesusthemselves.

Hebrews 10:24-25; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Corinthians12:25-27; James 5:16; Galatians 6:2

Biblical Authority

  • At Living Stones, God's Word is the absolute authority for the individual life and for the church.
  • At Living Stones, we strive to teach, preach, and live out the timeless truths and principles that are found in Scripture.

2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Matthew 24:35; 2 Timothy 2:15

Intentional Discipleship

  • At Living Stones, making disciples is about more than a class or a program. After all, Jesus called His disciples to "follow" Him - which meant that they would enter relationship together.
  • At Living Stones, we want to be intentional about the relationships we have because it is those relationships that provide the context for true discipleship to take place.

Matthew 28:18-20; John 13: 34-35; Titus 2: 1-8; John 13:15; 1 Thessalonians 2:8

Developing Character

  • At Living Stones, we recognize that when a person begins a relationship with Jesus, they will not remain the same. What starts on the inside will manifest itself on the outside!
  • At Living Stones, life is not about pursuing some standard of external righteousness. Rather, life is a journey that is making us more like Jesus. As our knowledge of Jesus increases, our attitudes, behaviors, and motives will be transformed.

1 Samuel 16:7; Romans 5:3-5; 2 Peter 1:8-11; Proverbs 10:9; Matthew 5:48

Expectant Prayer

  • At Living Stones, prayer is not just a religious formality, but a literal conversation with the living Creator of the Universe!
  • At Living Stones, prayer is an avenue through which we receive wisdom, guidance, help, and the perspective needed to help us navigate the everyday situations of life

John 16:24; Acts 4:31; James 1:5-7; Acts 12:5; Luke 18:1-8

Sacrificial Service

  • At Living Stones, we recognize that serving others is one of the best ways that we can worship and serve God. Jesus was the epitome of servanthood, and we try to emulate His example through our interactions with others.
  • At Living Stones, we are passionate about serving one another and the community around us.

Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 20: 26-28; Philippians 2:1-7; Mark 9:35 & 10:45