Connect & Thrive – Welcome to France 2025 isn’t just an event. It’s your gateway to belonging. From the moment you step in, you’ll realize: you are not alone.

Paris may be the city of lights, but this October — it will also be the city of connection, support, and community. 💙🤍❤️

🔗 Don’t miss this. Register today

📅 October 11–12, 2025 | Paris
📍 RCCG Jesus House for All Nations, Rueil-Malmaison

💡 Why This Event Matters

Arriving in Paris is exciting — but let’s be real, it can also be overwhelming. New language, new culture, endless paperwork, no community… 🥴 But imagine stepping into Paris and instantly finding a family, mentors, and friendswho want you to win.

That’s exactly what Connect & Thrive – Welcome to France 2025! delivers.
A 2-day power-packed welcome experience created for internationals — students, young professionals, and expats — who want to feel at home in France from day one.

Organized by the School of Leadership and Influence (SLI) under RCCG Jesus House for All Nations, this event fuses vibes + value: food, games, storytelling, essential resources, and powerful networking.

🎉 The 2-Day Experience

Day 1 – CONNECT

📅 Saturday, October 11 | 2:00–5:30 PM
📍 Church Lobby | Outdoor Picnic Style

Theme: Planted in a New Land – Connect & Belong
✔️ Icebreaker games & team challenges
✔️ Storytelling + testimonies from fellow internationals
✔️ Picnic food sharing (bring your culture to the table!)
✔️ Group photo + community bonding

💬 Think: laughter, food, new friends, zero awkwardness.

Day 2 – THRIVE

📅 Sunday, October 12 | 12:40–2:15 PM
📍 Church Auditorium

Theme: Home Away from Home – Tools for Thriving
✔️ Talks: Social Life in France | Visa & Admin Hacks | Career Pathways
✔️ Resource Fair: Student services, housing help, health (Ameli.fr), language corner
✔️ Cultural photo booth + snack stations
✔️ Networking wall + mentorship sign-ups

💬 Think: practical info + empowerment + the connections that unlock opportunities in France.

👥 Who’s It For?

🎓 International students
💼 Young professionals
🌍 Expats + diaspora returnees
🗣️ Special focus: non-French speakers & newcomers with no support network

Expected turnout: 80–120 participants — your future friends and collaborators are in that room.

🤝 Partnerships & Support

This initiative thrives because of community power. We’re inviting:

• Financial sponsors 💶 → support refreshments, printing, souvenirs

• In-kind partners 🍲 → provide food, venue supplies, volunteers

• Strategic collaborators 🌍 → embassies, NGOs, student orgs

• Visibility perks → your logo on flyers, booths, shout-outs during event

💡 With just €880–€1,750 total needed, every contribution directly impacts lives.

📝 Registration & Contact

🔗 Register now: portal.jhfan.org
📞 +33 7 68 67 13 94
📍 8 rue Eugène et Armand Peugeot, 92500 Rueil-Malmaison

🌐 Organizer: School of Leadership and Influence (SLI) → schoolofleadershipandinfluence.org
🌐 Hosted at: RCCG Jesus House for All Nations, Paris → jhfan.org