June 22 | 9:00AM | St. Paul’s Tech Booth
Tech Team Volunteer Training

Curious about what goes on behind the scenes during worship? Join Caleb before service this Sunday, and following services in the Sundays to follow, for open-house style training sessions at the tech booth. Whether you’ve already signed up or are just considering it, this is a great opportunity to learn more.

We’re looking for volunteers to serve once a month to help keep our sound and screens running smoothly. No experience is needed. Caleb will provide all the training you need.

If you're interested, email Keith or connect with Caleb after service.

Sunday, June 29 | 12:00 PM (immediately following service)
Membership Meeting

All are welcome to join us for our bi-annual membership meeting at St. Paul’s. Whether you’ve been part of the church for years or are just beginning to explore our community, this is a great opportunity to hear what’s happening behind the scenes and get involved.

At this meeting, our primary responsibility will be voting to approve the budget for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026). We’ll also share updates from ministry teams, invite participation in a new building search committee, and hear from our missions and missionary liaisons.

Lunch (pizza, wings, and salad) and childcare will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Wednesday, July 2 | 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,  Alex Muller, and the Urbans take turns leading 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.

UConn Orientation Information Expo: Volunteer Opportunities

The UConn Orientation Information Expo will be held this summer, and we need volunteers from our church community to support the faith initiatives table! This is a great opportunity to engage with families and provide information about the services available to them. If you are interested in please let us know which dates work for you.

The Expo will be held from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM on the following dates:

• June: 23, 26, 30

• July: 2, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 23, 24

Volunteers will be responsible for staffing the table, answering questions, and engaging with families. Setup starts at 11:30 AM, and the Expo itself runs from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. If you're interested in volunteering or learning more about this opportunity, please reach out to Keith (keith@sptaulswired.org) or Ryan and us and let us know the dates you're available.

Let’s represent St. Paul’s Church and make an impact on UConn’s Orientation this summer!

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 Parknow's Latest Prayer Letter | June and Summer

LIANG LETTERS: James Liang - Cru at UConn

James Liang | May 2025 Ministry Update

Ministry Update from Jon and Ruth

Small Bites- Ministry Tapas

MACC Charities - Volunteers Needed

A message from MACC: We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic community members to join our team of volunteers at the Community Kitchen! Your help will make a real difference in supporting our mission to provide nourishing meals to those in need. The needed hours are Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 2 PM, in the Community Kitchen, to support meal prep and lunch service.
If you're passionate about giving back and making a positive impact in our community, we would love for you to join us. Your time and effort will help keep our kitchen running smoothly, ensuring that everyone who walks through our doors receives a meal with care. Sign up today and contact Patti Thurlow (860) 647 8003 ext. 112 if you're interested in volunteering.
We look forward to working together to serve our community!
Contact us and fill out an application today!

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

New Role, Same Mission | May Ministry Update

Kwamakhe & Andrew Niyi Olatunji - The Navigators Nigeria

April 2025 Newsletter

The Cavagnet Courant

04/17/2025 - 🆕 Season, 🆕 Life (x2)!!!

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.