What's Happening With St. Paul's
“See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered,
nor will they come to mind.
The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox,
and dust will be the serpent’s food. They will neither harm nor destroy
on all my holy mountain,” says the Lord.
Isaiah 65:17, 25
Sunday, October 12 | 9:00am AM | SPC Office Suite
Discovering the Unseen
Join us for a six-week Bible study, Discovering the Unseen—a journey into the heart, mind, and world of God. Together, we’ll explore what it means to reach the unreached and how each of us can play a part in God’s global mission. For more info, see below. To RSVP, please contact Martha at marthahart1028@gmail.com.
10:30 AM | St. Paul’s Chapel
Worship Service
Ever wondered what lessons songs can teach us? Join us for Quick to Listen 3: Sermons Inspired by Songs, a four-week series continuing this Sunday with Track 2. Come ready to worship, reflect, and be encouraged as we explore how music can point us toward deeper truths of faith. All are welcome, and we’d love for you to invite a friend! See more on our Facebook post.
Directly following Service
Join us for a surprise celebration and cake for Brandon Parknow, who recently graduated from the New Britain Regional Academy and became an official member of the Willimantic Police Department.
If you’d like to contribute toward a gift card to Brandon’s favorite restaurant, please let Keith know by Saturday. There’s no pressure to give, just an opportunity to bless and encourage him. You can email or text Keith to contribute.
Kid's Church
This Sunday, our kids will continue our three-week series on Joshua. Each lesson will highlight the importance of trusting God’s strength rather than our own, showing that those who accomplish anything of significance for Him do so by obediently following His lead.
Miss a Week
Watch past services on our Facebook Page or
Listen and share the message through our podcast.
Sundays 10/19–11/23 | 9:00–10:00 AM | The Mill Works
Sunday School
Please
join us for a six week Bible study, “Discovering the Unseen”, a journey
into the heart, mind, and world of God. By 1800 the Church had reached
25% of the world’s unreached people groups, by 1900, 50% had access to
the Good News. By 2020, 75% of unreached people groups have been
reached.
How do we reach the unreached? Come and learn about
missions: What is a people group? What is an unreached people group?
What are unengaged people?
I Corinthians 12:13 says, “In one
Spirit we were all baptized into one body.” Jesus intends for each one
of us to be an integral member of a community of Christ followers.
Though each of us could make this journey alone, it is better to travel
with others. Hope you will join us for this study.
To RSVP and ensure we order enough books, please contact Martha at marthahart1028@gmail.com.
Wednesday, October 22 | 9:00 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 plan to attend, please let Meghan know by emailing her at megmilewski@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, October 22 | 7:30-8:30 PM | St. Paul’s Café
Youth Bible Study
Students in grades 7–12 are invited to join us 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.
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
Curious about uncovering your unique strengths? The CliftonStrengths assessment is a fantastic tool to help you understand how God has equipped you to serve as a "minister" in your own way. We're excited to cover the cost of the assessment for you. All we ask is that you meet with our pastoral staff afterward to explore your results together. If you're interested, let us know—we’d love to support you on this journey.
An Offer of Free Professional Counseling
If you are interested in meeting with a professional Christian counselor, St. Paul's is offering to cover the cost of three sessions through Regeneration Therapy. Their team is dedicated to supporting the emotional, spiritual, and mental well-being of individuals, couples, and families, focusing on healing, hope, and transformation. To learn more or express interest, please 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 has recently been updated to include 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:
Bri's Ministry Update - Cru at UConn
Bri's Ministry Update, September
LIANG LETTERS: James Liang - Cru at UConn
James Liang | May 2025 Ministry Update
Ministry Update from Jon and Ruth
Ministry Tapas - Small Bites | The Foster Drive Picnic
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 - Reconnecting in Multiple Ways....
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:
- Shelf stable milk - Pasta sauce - Canned diced tomatoes - Soup - Canned or dried fruits - Canned proteins - Canned vegetables (we only have corn!) - Diapers in sizes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 - Menstrual products - Baby wipes - Shampoo - Deodorant - Toothpaste
- Toothbrushes
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
Sports Tradition, Gospel Mission | Sept. Ministry Update
Kwamakhe & Andrew Niyi Olatunji - The Navigators Nigeria
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.
There is a public folder of files that provides access to minutes, policies, and other documents from the board and membership meetings.
If you missed our June 29 membership meeting, meeting minutes and other info from the meeting can be found in the 25.06.29 Membership Meeting Folder.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to reach out to the board at anytime - board@stpaulswired.org.
