Wednesday, November 5 | 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, November 5 | 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.

Sunday, November 16 | Following Service | St. Paul’s Café

Baby Celebration for Pastor Ryan and Sara 

Pastor Ryan and Sara are expecting a baby girl this February and we’re excited to celebrate with them. Join us after service for a special time of encouragement, fellowship, and food as we bless their family.

In lieu of a traditional registry, we’re collecting a financial gift to help with some unexpected household expenses as they prepare for their new arrival. There is no pressure to give. Your presence and encouragement mean so much.

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.

Medical Mission Trip | January 7–14

Hope for Tomorrow Guatemala

Hope for Tomorrow Guatemala is seeking medical volunteers such as nurses, EMTs, RNs, and doctors for a medical mission trip to remote villages in Guatemala. Volunteers will help run clinics, screen children, identify health issues, and administer medicine. The trip cost is approximately $1,000 for room, board, and transportation, plus airfare. This is a wonderful opportunity to provide essential healthcare and spiritual encouragement to children and families in need. If you are interested, please contact Keith or email Lisa at lisa@hopefortomorrow.org.

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.

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, October

LIANG LETTERS: James Liang - Cru at UConn

James Liang | October 2025 Ministry Update

Ministry Update from Jon and Ruth

Ministry Tapas - Small Bites | The Foster Drive Picnic

Caring Families

Preliminary results are in:

Collections from the 2025 Baby Bottle Campaign are wrapping up this week, and we already have a fantastic initial tally: over $25,000 raised! 

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:

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:

Zac and Micah Mariani

During our November 2 service, we shared a video update from the Mariani family. Hear how their ministry is growing and how we can continue to pray for and support them. 

The Ricci Family

Jed, Duane, and Jalen

ACTS OF GRACE: Ministry update from Grace Lauber

Stepping Out & Reaching Out | October 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.