A Unique Opportunity for Stoneleigh:
First & St. Stephen's Church
Exploring Possible Long-Term Community Uses with Transparency and Community Input
The Stoneleigh Community Association (SCA) Board of Governors is pleased to share an exciting opportunity for our neighborhood.
Steve McIntire, a longtime Stoneleigh resident and current SCA Board member, recently purchased the property at 6915 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212 from the First & St. Stephen’s United Church of Christ congregation. The purchase includes the church building, parsonage, and adjacent land. The property directly abuts the Stoneleigh neighborhood.
Steve’s intention is to renovate the parsonage into a single-family home within the Community Association, while providing the opportunity to the SCA to consider purchasing the church building and associated land as a potential long-term community asset.
At this stage, no decisions have been made. The Board’s goal is to engage neighbors, gather ideas, understand costs and feasibility, and explore whether – and how – this space might serve the community over the long term. We are committed to a transparent, community-centered process every step of the way.
Important Clarification: Dulaney Day Preschool is not impacted
As the Stoneleigh Community Association (SCA) explores possible long-term community uses for the church building at First & St. Stephen’s, the Dulaney Day Preschool continues to operate independently and without disruption. There is an active lease in place, and no plans under consideration would displace or impact the preschool’s current operations.
Visit the Space: Community Open Houses
To begin this listening and learning process, Stoneleigh neighbors are invited to tour the space, ask questions, and imagine what might be possible.We’ve also extended this invitation to the other neighborhoods in the Towson Communities Alliance. We welcome feedback from all neighbors, so please feel free to invite anyone who’s interested in shaping the future of our Community!
Open House Dates & Times
Saturday, January 24: 12:00–2:00 PM
Wednesday, February 4: 6:00–8:00 PM (registration required: register here)
Saturday, February 7: 2:00–4:00 PM (no registration required)
For those who are unable to attend in person, photos and floor plans are on this website. See below.
Share Your Ideas: Community Survey
After visiting the space or reviewing materials online you’ll be invited to complete a community survey to share your ideas, questions, and level of interest.
The survey opened with the first open house
All responses are due by end of day on Sunday, February 8
Survey feedback will be compiled and used to develop recommended next steps.
What Happens Next
Recommended next steps will be shared with the community and presented for discussion and potential endorsement at the Annual SCA Meeting.
Annual SCA Meeting
Wednesday, February 25 @ 7PM (registration required: click here )
To ensure everyone has access to the same information, a scheduled Q&A will take place during the Annual Meeting, and responses will also be posted on this website.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the preschool at the Church being displaced or affected?
No. Dulaney Day Preschool is not impacted by this exploratory process. The preschool continues to operate independently under an active lease, and no plans under consideration would disrupt its operations.
Has the SCA decided to purchase the church?
No. The SCA has not made any decision to purchase the building. This phase is focused on gathering community input, understanding feasibility, and exploring options.
What kinds of uses are being considered?
No specific uses have been decided. Community ideas and feedback gathered through open houses and the survey will help inform what possibilities, if any, are worth exploring further.
How will decisions be made?
Any future decisions would be made transparently, with community engagement and clear communication well in advance. Community discussion and endorsement would be part of the process.
How can I stay involved?
Attend an open house
Complete the community survey
Join the conversation at the Annual SCA Meeting
Check back on this page for updates and additional FAQs
How is the SCA addressing a conflict of interest related to this opportunity?
The Board recognizes that this situation involves an identified conflict of interest, as a current SCA Board member owns the property under consideration. The Board is addressing this directly and transparently.
The Board is actively working on a proposed amendment to the SCA bylaws that will clarify how conflicts of interest are disclosed, managed, and resolved. In the meantime:
The Board is committed to transparency at every stage of this process
Any decisions related to this property would follow clear conflict-of-interest procedures
Community discussion and endorsement would be part of any future decision-making
Additional details about conflict-of-interest safeguards and the proposed bylaw amendment will be shared with the community as they are finalized for community review and approval.
What does a conflict of interest mean in this case?
In this situation, a conflict of interest has been identified because a current SCA Board member owns the property and has made it possible for the SCA to consider purchasing the church building.
A conflict of interest does not mean that any wrongdoing has occurred. It means that special care must be taken to ensure decisions are made solely in the best interest of the community, without undue influence or personal benefit.
That is why the Board is treating this with added transparency and is working to strengthen its bylaws to clearly define how such situations are handled, including disclosure, recusal where appropriate, and clear decision-making safeguards.
This is a meaningful moment for our neighborhood, with the potential to benefit Stoneleigh and the broader community. We are grateful to Steve McIntire for providing the opportunity for our community to thoughtfully consider what role, if any, the SCA should play in stewarding this space for future generations.
First & St. Stephens Pictures & Floor Plans
We look forward to hearing your ideas and welcoming you into the conversation.
Thank you for providing your feedback. The Open House Feedback Survey is closed at this time. Please check back for updates soon.
Thanks to all who shared their feedback during this intitial phase of information gathering. The Board is receiving and considering it and looks forward to sharing it with the community through official SCA communications, such as community-wide emails and website updates soon.