What's Happening With St. Paul's
Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint.
Isaiah 40 28, 31
Friday, September 4 | Dinner at 5:30 PM, Music at 6:30 PM
Praise Revival at Ellington Wesleyan Church
Join us for Praise Revival at Ellington Wesleyan Church in partnership with Celebrate Recovery, featuring the Stephen Bell Trio. Come as you are, bring a friend, and enjoy an evening centered on community, encouragement, and praising God together. Admission is free, and all are welcome. If you’ve never heard the Stephen Bell Trio, this would be a great night to check them out. Details
Sunday, September 6 | 10:30 AM | St. Paul's Chapel
Worship Service
This Sunday, we’re pleased to welcome Jeff Hutchinson as our guest preacher. Jeff is a retired pastor who has lived and served in New Haven since 2016. After more than thirty years in pastoral ministry, Jeff has been called by the ECO movement and the ETHNOS Network to plant a new house church in New Haven called House of Mercy.
Jeff will share a message titled The Hope We Need, based on Matthew 9:35–10:8 and Romans 5:1–8. We look forward to welcoming Jeff and worshiping together this Sunday.
Caring Families Baby Bottle Campaign
Just a reminder that our Caring Families Baby Bottle Campaign wraps up this weekend. If you took a bottle, please remember to bring it back this Sunday, September 6. Thank you for helping support women, children, and families in our community.
Kids Church
Our children are continuing their Learn. Grow. Go. curriculum from Voice of the Martyrs. Through stories from the life of Christ and the Book of Acts, our children are learning about Jesus, growing in their faith, and discovering how they can share the good news with others. We look forward to continuing this journey together throughout the year.
Miss a Week
Watch past services on our Facebook Page or
Listen and share the message through our podcast.
Welcome Back, College Students!
Welcome back to all the college students in our community! As a new school year gets underway, we're excited to welcome returning students and those who are new to the area. Whether you're at UConn or one of the other local colleges, we hope St. Paul's can be a place where you build friendships, grow in your faith, and feel at home.
Tuesday, September 8 | 10:00–11:30 AM | Milewski Home
Women’s Bible Study
The women's Bible study at Meghan Milewski's home meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10:00–11:30 AM. The group discusses the previous Sunday's message and enjoys a time of fellowship, encouragement, and prayer together. If you missed the service, you can watch it on our Facebook Page or listen through our podcast. If you would like to attend, please text Meghan at 860-794-3287.
Wednesday, September 9 | 7:30 PM | St. Paul’s Café
Youth Bible Study
We have been so encouraged to see how much our students are growing through Youth Bible Study. Students in grades 7-12, come hang out, dig into Scripture, and have some honest conversations. It is a low-key, welcoming space where you can ask real questions, grow in your faith, and build friendships that last. Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and just show up.
Saturday, November 7 | St. Paul’s Café
The Anxious Generation Seminar
Save the date for a special seminar led by Kyler Barr exploring Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation. The seminar will provide an opportunity to discuss some of the challenges facing today’s young people and consider how we can respond together. We hope this will be an opportunity not only for our church community, but also to invite friends, neighbors, and others who may be interested in the conversation.
We have ten copies of The Anxious Generation available to give away before the seminar. Please see Keith or Ryan if you would like a copy to read beforehand, or if you know someone who might be interested. More details will be available soon.
Habitat for Humanity Build Opportunities
Interested in serving with St. Paul’s through Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut?
There are currently Public Build Days available in September, including
weekday and Saturday opportunities, as well as opportunities for church
teams to serve together at active build sites in Hartford and Bristol
this November and December.
If you’re interested in joining a St. Paul’s team or would like more information, please email Keith and we’ll help coordinate an opportunity to serve.
Interested in Baptism?
We are planning our annual baptism picnic service for later this summer. If you are interested in being baptized, please email Pastor Ryan at ryan@stpaulswired.org to arrange participation in our baptism class.
Small Groups
At St. Paul's, we prioritize creating spaces for meaningful connections through small groups.
These groups offer a setting for open discussions about faith, mutual
encouragement, prayer, and the development of lasting friendships. If
you're interested in joining a small group, please reach out to Pastor Ryan.
St. Paul's - The Core
Want to share an event with our church community or have a prayer request you'd like us to lift up? Need assistance or know someone who could use a helping hand? Join our Facebook group, The Core, where you can connect, share, and support one another. If you're not on Facebook, simply email keith@stpaulswired.org with your request or event details, and we'll make sure it gets posted. Whether you have a need or want to be a blessing to someone in our community, we'd love to hear from you!
Clifton Strengths Finder
Did you know God has uniquely wired you to serve in ways only you can? The CliftonStrengths assessment is a great tool for discovering those strengths and understanding how they can be put to use. We'll cover the cost of the assessment, and all we ask is that you sit down with our pastoral staff afterward to explore what you find. Interested? Reach out and we'll get you started.
An Offer of Free Professional Counseling
St. Paul's is offering to cover the cost of three sessions with a professional Christian counselor through Regeneration Therapy. Their team walks alongside individuals, couples, and families with a focus on healing, hope, and lasting transformation. If you've been thinking about counseling, this is a great opportunity to take that step. To learn more or get started, contact Pastor Ryan.
Volunteering at St. Paul's
Joining a volunteer team is a wonderful way to connect with our community. We have a variety of opportunities available, including assisting with set-up or breakdown on Sundays, joining our tech crew, or becoming part of our hospitality team. If you're unsure which team might be the best fit, take a look at our volunteer brochure and reach out—we'll help find a role that suits you. To get involved, email Keith and start making a difference today.
Need prayer?
If you need prayer, there are several ways to connect with us. You can fill out an online connection card or reach out to our prayer team at prayer@stpaulswired.org. The team meets Tuesdays at 10:00 AM and is available for "in-person" prayer via Zoom during that time. If that doesn’t work for you, let us know, and we’ll arrange a more convenient time to pray with you.
Our Outreach page includes all of our partners and sponsored ministries, along with links to their pages. Take a look to learn more about the ways St. Paul’s is sharing the love of Christ both locally and around the world.
If you’re interested in helping us grow these efforts and mobilize our church in outreach, we’d love to have you join the Outreach Team. For more details, contact keith@stpaulswired.org.
Local Partners:
Caring Families Baby Bottle Campaign
Our
Caring Families Baby Bottle Campaign is now underway and will continue
through Labor Day weekend, with bottles due back by Sunday, September 6.
Simply
fill your bottle with spare change, cash, or a check to help Caring
Families provide compassionate care, parenting support, ultrasounds, and
other essential resources for women, children, and families in our
community. Last year, St. Paul's raised $568, and we'd love to surpass
that total this year!
Learn more about the campaign and the impact of your support on the Caring Families Baby Bottle Campaign page.
Also,
Caring Families - A Season for Healing
Caring Families is offering three free, confidential support groups this fall for women who have experienced loss, trauma, or difficult past experiences. Each group provides a safe, compassionate space to process, heal, and find hope.
Carried – Miscarriage & stillbirth support | Fridays, beginning September 4
Forgiven & Set Free – Post-abortion healing | Thursdays, beginning September 10 | Virtual
SAVAnon – Support for those who have experienced sexual abuse or assault | Wednesdays, beginning October 14 | Virtual
If you or someone you know could benefit from one of these groups, learn more and register through the link below. Questions can also be directed to Bethany at (860) 786-1124.
Habitat Job Openings – Apply Today
Habitat for Humanity of North Central Connecticut is hiring for the following positions:
If you or someone you know is interested, please apply or share these opportunities.
Bri's Ministry Update - Cru at UConn
Ministry Update from Jon and Ruth
John and Diane Vampatella's Athletes in Action Update
Global Partners:
Out of the Wood Work
Wood Family Newsletter - Back in the Philippines
Acts of Grace
Grace Lauber's Monthly Prayer Letter
Zac and Micah Mariani
Kwamakhe & Andrew Niyi Olatunji - The Navigators Nigeria
The Cavagnet Courant
Compassion International
Compassion International is a child-advocacy ministry pairing compassionate people with children living in extreme poverty to release the children from spiritual, economic, social, and physical poverty. Please be praying for the child St. Paul's sponsors, Angeles. We have sponsored Angeles since October 15, 2015. She is from Peru and her birthday is on April 19. For more info email Stephen Oldham, our liaison with Angeles. Visit Compassion's site for more info on sponsoring your own child.
* Gladys France is currently at Woodlake's rehab center in Tolland (26 Shenipsit Lake Rd, 06084). Please pray for her recovery and consider sending her a card to encourage her and lift her spirits. The facility she is in allows visitors throughout the normal day hours. If you would like to visit, you can call to coordinate a time with her at (860) 872-2999.
There is a public folder available that provides access to minutes, policies, and other documents from board and membership meetings.
If you were unable to attend our February 15 membership meeting, the meeting minutes and related materials can be found in the 26.02.15 Membership Meeting Folder..
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to the board at any time at board@stpaulswired.org.
