Events
Events at St. Paul's
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Special Events
For more information about a special event, please contact St. Paul's.
Grounding the Soul: A Day of Silent Contemplation & Mindfulness
Saturday, November 7, 2026
10 AM to 3 PM
at St. Paul's
Quieting the Mind and Nurturing the Soul in a Hurried World
In a fast-paced world filled with constant noise, anxiety, and digital distraction, our minds and spirits can easily feel scattered.
Join us for a peaceful, day-apart retreat at St. Paul’s UMC in historic downtown Newport. Designed to help you slow down, regulate your nervous system, and reconnect with inner stillness, this day offers a gentle and welcoming space for rest and renewal.
What You Will Experience
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​Guided Mindfulness & Somatic Grounding
Practical techniques to ease anxiety and calm the body.
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The Presence of the Sacred
Gentle entry into silent prayer and contemplative meditation.
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Quiet Space & Connection
Time for personal reflection and shared community.
Who This Is For
This retreat is warmly open to everyone—whether you are a lifelong Christian, belong to another faith tradition, or simply identify as spiritual, seeking, or curious.
Retreat Leader
Led by Rev. Dr. Jaegil Lee, pastor at St. Paul's, who brings a unique synthesis of spirituality and mental well-being holding a PhD in Contemplative Prayer & Meditation and working as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
Small Group Gatherings
St. Paul's has several small groups for church members and the public to participate in.
For more information, please contact St. Paul's.
Meditation Gathering
Meets Weekly
Wednesdays
5:30 PM to 6:20 PM
at St. Paul's in Barber Hall
Medical Medium Healing Group
Meets Weekly
2nd & 4th Sundays
11:30 AM
at St. Paul's in Barber Hall
Spiritual Transformation Group
Meets Weekly
Thursdays
6:15 PM to 7:45 PM
at St. Paul's in the pastor's office
We are discussing Simplicity by Richard Rohr.
Community Outreach
For more information about any of the community outreach programs listed below, please contact St. Paul's.
Christian Action Community Meals
St. Paul's provides a community meal on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5 PM.
St. Paul's also hosts community meals at our building that are prepared and served by volunteers from other Acquidneck Island organizations:
by Salve Regina U., 1st Thu monthly at 5 PM at St. Paul's
by St. Mary's Episcopal, 2nd Thu monthly at 5 PM at St. Paul's
by Calvary UMC, 3rd Thu monthly at 5 PM at St. Paul's
by OceanPointe, 4th Tue monthly at 5 PM at St. Paul's
God's Community Garden
Volunteers from St. Paul's congregation plant, grow and harvest vegetables at God's Community Garden, located at Calvary Methodist Church in nearby Middletown, RI. Those vegetables are then distributed to local food pantries, soup kitchens, and free farm stands, including the summer farm stand at St. Paul's.
Want to know more about the garden? Click here to visit the God's Community Garden website.
12-Step Meetings
St. Paul's hosts a 12-step meeting Monday through Saturday at 10 AM each week in our Thompson Room on the second floor.
Newport String Project
St. Paul's hosts violin, viola, and cello lessons for area students taught by members of the Newport String Project.
Want to learn more about this local non-profit? Click here to visit the Newport String Project's website.