Dianna Stone | Pastor
Rev. Dianna Stone is a fully ordained elder in the United Methodist Church. She received her Master of Divinity from Drew Theological School and a B.A. in Psychology from Thomas Edison State University. Pastor Dianna has 17 years of pastoral experience and has served the Vernon UMC, Boonton UMC and the Whitehouse UMC prior to being appointed to the Flemington UMC. She has also served as a Hospice Chaplain through the Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice organization and serves at the UMC conference level as a Local Pastor Licensing School co-director.
Pastor Dianna has a passion for making the Scriptures applicable to real life, fostering discipleship, and strengthening congregational and community relationships. Dianna is married to her husband and partner in ministry, Tim. They have 6 children, 13 grandchildren, and the best dog, Kodi.
Bruce LaPenta | Lay Leader
Bruce is a beloved member of our church family here at Flemington UMC. Bruce has dedicated his life to his Christian journey and envisions our community as a family joined not only by a common faith but also by relationships and the need for encouragement and support in all of life's celebrations and challenges.
With a Master of Theology degree in Pastoral Care, Bruce is a certified life coach, lay leader of Flemington UMC, and an experienced hospital chaplain. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our church community and enjoys serving in various committees and ministries.
Bruce and his wife Beth have been married for over 30 years, and they love spending time in worship and ministry with our church family. He is passionate about traveling with you as a friend on life's journey, getting to know you, and helping you grow in your Christian walk.
We are confident that you'll find Bruce to be a warm and approachable friend who can offer you guidance and support. If you want to get to know Bruce or learn more about our church community, please don't hesitate to contact us. We look forward to welcoming you into our family!
Yasmeen | Administrative Assistant
Yasmeen is excited to serve as the newly hired Administrative Assistant at Flemington United Methodist Church. She brings strong organizational skills, professionalism, and a supportive spirit to the role. As an empathetic and open-minded communicator, she enjoys working collaboratively with others and approaches every task with patience, positivity, and care.
Yasmeen’s creativity helps to develop effective solutions to challenges, while her trustworthy nature ensures confidentiality and reliability when handling important information. She is committed to providing excellent administrative support, fostering a warm and welcoming environment, and contributing to the mission and success of the wonderful family at Flemington United Methodist Church. Yasmeen looks forward to serving, supporting, and growing alongside this community.