Sunday, September 8 | Caring Families – Bottle Campaign Return

We’ve extended the return date for our Baby Bottles one more Sunday! If you picked up a bottle earlier this summer, please return it with any donations or spare change you’ve collected. Every bottle helps provide women and families with vital support during unexpected pregnancies. Let’s join together in prayer and generosity as we return our bottles and support this important ministry.

Tuesday, September 16 | 9:30 AM | Blondie’s Diner, Willimantic
Women’s Breakfast Gathering

Women of St. Paul’s are invited to a breakfast gathering at Blondie’s Diner with Meghan Milewski. Come enjoy a relaxed time of fellowship, conversation, and connection. It’s a great chance to slow down, be refreshed, and invite a friend to join you! If you’re interested or have any questions, email Meghan at megmilewski@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, September 17 | 7:30-8:30 PM | St. Paul’s Café

Youth Bible Study 

Students in grades 7–12 are invited to join us on the first and third Wednesday of each month for a time of connection, conversation, and Bible study. Pastor Ryan leads the group as we explore Scripture and grow in our faith together. 

Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and come be part of a welcoming space to ask questions, build friendships, and deepen your walk with Jesus.

Saturday, September 20 | Time TBD | Pamela’s Patterns Studio
Fall Kickoff – Pillowcase Project, Women’s Fellowship

Kick off the fall with the St. Paul’s Women’s Fellowship by making pillowcases for shelter clients at Pamela's Patterns. Many clients receive generic bedding, and creating fun, personalized pillowcases is a simple way to show care and bring a bit of joy to those facing difficult circumstances. St. Paul’s did this project several years ago, and it was tons of fun for the makers and touching and meaningful for the recipients.

No sewing experience is needed. Materials and food are provided. This project is a meaningful way to connect with other women, serve our community, and have fun at the same time. More details coming soon.

Friday, October 3, 7:00 PM | Laugh for Life Comedy Night

Join Caring Families for an evening of laughter at CFC Scotland, 140 Pudding Hill Road, Scotland, CT. The night will feature three touring comedians with a personal connection to the cause, and all proceeds support Caring Families’ mission of compassion in Eastern Connecticut. General admission seating. Tickets are $25 at the door or $20 pre-sale through September 13. Get your pre-sale tickets here.

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!

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.

Are you interested in helping to mobilize our church to help share the message and love of Christ to our community and the world? If so, contact keith@stpaulswired.org about joining our Outreach Team.

Local Partners:

Bri's Ministry Update - Cru at UConn

Bri's Ministry Update, August

LIANG LETTERS: James Liang - Cru at UConn

James Liang | May 2025 Ministry Update

Ministry Update from Jon and Ruth

Ministry Tapas - Small Bites | It was a Big Splash

Caring Families

Help Stock the Caring Families Baby Boutique

Praise God! More little ones are joining the Caring Families community! You can help provide essential baby supplies like car seats (new only), shampoo, diapers (sizes 4–6), and summer clothes (12–24 months). Drop off donations at the Willimantic center or shop directly from their Amazon Wishlist.

Not local? Make a gift online at caringfamilies.org/give, and let them know you’d like them to shop on your behalf.

MACC Charities - Volunteers Needed

Our Community E-Newsletter - MACC Minutes September 2025

John and Diane Vampatella's Athletes in Action Update

Latest Update - We Made It...And We're Oh-SO-Grateful!

Covenant Food Kitchen:

The Covenant Soup Kitchen on Valley Street in Willimantic posted this on 10/09:

As the cost of food increases, more and more families are shopping in our pantry! We are seeing new faces every day and our pantry shelves are running very low! If you have any extra room in your shopping cart, we are in need of the following items so we can continue to provide our families with a variety of nutrients and household essentials:

WAIM's looking for Mentors

An Opportunity to Serve: The Partners in Independence program (PIP) connects mentors with individuals who need help and support in finding employment, returning to school, making better health and wellness choices, improving budgeting and finance skills, or attaining other personal objectives. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, contact director@waimct.org and ask for more information (or to apply).

Global Partners:

The Ricci Family

Outreach and 101 Hours of Prayer!

ACTS OF GRACE: Ministry update from Grace Lauber

Faith at Work | August Ministry Update

Kwamakhe & Andrew Niyi Olatunji - The Navigators Nigeria

June 2025 Newsletter

The Cavagnet Courant

Because of You, Our Seniors Are Ready to Go!!

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.