Wednesday, January 15, 7:30-8:30pm

What We Believe: A Class for Youth (7-12 Grade)

This class will run once-a-month for one year. In each class, Pastor Ryan will teach and lead a discussion about one line of the Apostles' Creed, an ancient affirmation of our faith. After the final class, the students will be given an opportunity to affirm the creed for themselves at a special service at St. Paul's (whether or not they participate will be entirely up to them). If you are interested in registering or finding out more information, email ryan@stpaulswired.org.

Sunday, January 19, 12:30-2:30pm

Women's Fellowship - Beautifully Broken Things

Join us in the St. Paul’s Café for a Chili Lunch and the workshop "Beautifully Broken Things." We’ll be creating Kintsugi-style cups, drawing inspiration from 2 Corinthians 4:7-10, which speaks to finding strength and beauty in brokenness. If you plan to attend, please RSVP and consider signing up to contribute to the meal. There's also an option to help with cleanup after the event. This is a wonderful chance to share a meal, engage in a creative activity, and connect with others.

Sunday, January 26, 12:00pm

Membership Meeting

Come be a part of our bi-annual membership meeting at St. Paul's. This is your chance to get an inside look at what's happening behind the scenes and hear about exciting plans for the months ahead. We'll cover updates from various ministries, introduce opportunities to serve on a new building search committee, and share the latest from our mission/missionary liaisons. Whether you're a long-time member or just curious about our community, you're warmly invited to join us. Enjoy a complimentary lunch of pizza, wings, and salad, and rest easy knowing childcare will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, February 5, 7:30-8:30pm

Youth Bible Study

Pastor Ryan and others (Alex Muller and The Urbans) are leading a monthly Bible Study on the first Wednesday of each month. This class is open to all students in 7th-12th grade. Bring your Bible and a friend.

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?

There are several ways you can receive prayer for something going on in your life. Fill out an online connection card, or contact our prayer team at prayer@stpaulswired.org. Our prayer team meets 10:00am on Tuesdays. If you would like "in-person" prayer (via Zoom) during this time, the team would be happy to pray with you. If this time doesn't work for you, let us know, and we'll find another convenient time.

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, September - Cru at UConn

Bri Parknow's Latest Prayer Letter

John and Diane Vampatella's Athletes in Action Update

Latest Update - "No greater joy...."

Ministry Update from Jon and Ruth

EXPONENTIAL

LIANG LETTERS: James Liang - Cru at UConn

James Liang | January 2025 Ministry Update

His Oaks Clothing and Household Goods Drive:

His Oaks (147 Union Road in Eastford) is again hosting a collection of clothing and household goods. Check out their flyer for more details.

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:
ACTS OF GRACE: Ministry update from Grace Lauber

Counting the Cost // November Ministry Update

Kwamakhe & Andrew Niyi Olatunji - The Navigators Nigeria

August 2024 Newsletter

The Cavagnet Courant

10/17/2024 - Salvation and Multiplication

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.