The Gateway Garden gives out fresh veggies every year to the Family Pantry Families. We thought it would be great to include a recipe card. If you have a favorite recipe you’d like to share with other families, we’d love to hear from you! You can either email the recipe or pick up a recipe card to fill out in the back of the sanctuary. Recipes are due by August 12 so we can pass them out on August 19 at the next Family Pantry.

Here’s a list of some of the veggies from the Garden: tomatoes, beets, Swiss chard, peppers, summer squash, blueberries, raspberries, and zucchini.

Seek First: Corporate Prayer & Fasting | August 1 - 31 | All Day - Location of Your Choice

Each month of 2026, we will focus on a theme that we believe God is highlighting for that month. August’s theme will be Family. Click HERE for our monthly prayer guides to support your times of prayer and fasting. They also will be available on Sundays.

Women’s Retreat 2026

Friday - Sunday, August 14 - 16

Trinity Retreat Center

Theme: “Beloved Daughters”

Come away, and rest in the Father's presence—breathe deeply, slow down, and remember who you are in Him. As 'Beloved Daughters", we will quiet the noise of life and listen to the gentle voice of our Heavenly Father. You'll be reminded that you are seen, chosen, and cherished-not for what you do, but simply because you are His. Join your sisters in faith for a time of worship, laughter, games, reflection, and renewal. Together we'll rediscover the deep, unconditional love of God that names us “Beloved Daughters”.

The cost is $300 per person for a double room. The deposit is $50, and if desired, monthly payments of $50 for the balance are available for 5 months. If paying online or by giving envelope, please add "Women’s Retreat" in the memo line.

Men's Bowling | Saturday, August 15 @ 6pm | $35 per person

The guys are getting together for a friendly, competitive night that includes bowling, pizza, and fun! Bring a friend and join the action. Cost is $35 per person. Prepay online today!

Location: Lucky Strike | 1717 Boston Post Rd | Milford, CT | (203) 878-4658

Wednesday, August 19 | Room 101

Love Where We Live is loving families by providing for their needs with a Family Pantry  on the third Wednesday each month. We are collecting: jelly, peanut butter, cereal, instant oatmeal, mac & cheese, jar spaghetti sauce, pasta, white rice, canned beans, beef/chicken/hot dogs, pancake mix, syrup,  canned vegetables, kids snacks, canned ravioli/spaghetti. Donations can be dropped off in the Atrium. If you would like to give a monetary donation, you can click HERE. If you would like to volunteer to pack or distribute food items, call the church office at 203-934-0880 or click below.

Packing Crew: 10:00am-12:00pm 

Drive Thru Crew: 1:00pm-4:00pm 

August 21 | 7PM | Chapel Basement

Legacy is a group where young adult Christians can grow through social outings, outreach, and worship nights throughout the year. Bring a friend to join you on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.

Water Warriors Family Adventure

Saturday, August 29 | 11am

Gateway Parking Lot

Hey everyone! The Women’s Ministry is hosting its second Family Fun Day, “Water Warriors Family Adventure”! It’s going to be a blast to get together for some friendly competition with water balloons, water guns, and a dunk tank featuring our Pastors! We also need families and spectators for a cheering squad. Let’s make some awesome memories! Don’t forget to bring a blanket, chairs, and your very own water gun. We’ll provide snacks and water bottles. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Gateway is celebrating water baptisms on Sunday, August 30!  If you're interested in being baptized at this service, please stop by the baptismal table on Sunday and fill out a  Candidate Questionnaire or click this link.  Candidates are then required to attend a baptism class on Sunday, August 23, at 12pm in Room 101.  Upon completion of this class, you will be eligible for baptism. What a great way to celebrate your new life with Jesus!

Gateway Kids is excited to celebrate the start of the new school year with a fun morning filled with activities. It will also be a time for prayer over our students to bless their journey into new classrooms and youth.

Seek First: Corporate Prayer & Fasting | September 1 - 30 | All Day - Location of Your Choice

Each month of 2026, we will focus on a theme that we believe God is highlighting for that month. September’s theme will be People. Click HERE for our monthly prayer guides to support your times of prayer and fasting. They also will be available on Sundays.

Friday, September 4 | 7:00 - 8:30pm  | In the Sanctuary

Theme: People

Mark your calendars for this special monthly night of intimate and powerful worship as we experience God together as a family.

Childcare is available for children ages 3yrs - 12yrs in room 204.

Friday, September 4 | 7pm - 8:30pm | Chapel Basement

Calling all Gateway Youth!  If you are interested in making friends, building relationships with your peers, and getting the answers to the questions you have for this season of your life, come out for Gateway Youth Night.

Promotion Sunday is HERE! This means new classes, leaders, and friends. We encourage families of kids in the grades below to arrive early to find classrooms and to meet leaders. All new 7th graders will stay in the sanctuary until dismissed for Youth Service in the Chapel.

Below are the promoted groups and classes:

New Kindergarteners - Champions Rm. 204

New 4th graders - Legends Rm. 206

New 7th graders - Youth Chapel (Dismiss during service)

If you have questions, please get in touch with Pastor Darlene Bane at dbane@yourgateway or 203-934-0880 ext. 310.

NOTE FROM PASTOR ANGEL:

Hello Youth Parents!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us September 6 @ at 10:30 a.m. for Youth Promotion Sunday!

This special day is all about building community. We’d love the opportunity to get to know you better—and for you to meet our incredible team of volunteers who pour into your youth each week. You’ll get a chance to hear more about what we do, why we do it, and how you can be part of it. And, if you have any ideas or suggestions to make Gateway Youth more of an engaging place, this would be a great time for you to let us know.

To help us prepare, especially for food, please click HERE to let me know if you and your spouse (if applicable) will be attending. Looking forward to a meaningful and fun time together!

To honor the holiday, Gateway's office will be closed on Monday, September 7.

TUESDAY, September 8 (Second Tuesday of every month)

7pm to 8:30pm | The Chapel

Calling all men of Gateway! It's time to link arms in prayer for our families, our community, our church, our region, and our country.  Join us as we assume our priestly roles through prayer and intercession.

10 Day of Awe | September 11 - 20

The 10 Days of Awe is an annual season of repentance where we come together with prayer and fasting, not just for ourselves, but for our families, cities, our nation, and the world. This year, the Gateway family will be joining over 200 cities and towns around the globe to celebrate this season of repentance. In addition to your personal times with the Lord during these 10 days, we'll also have corporate worship and prayer every evening starting on Friday, September 11 from 7pm - 8:15pm. Click HERE for important resources to help you on your 10-day journey.

Discover Gateway Luncheon

Sunday, September 13 at 12:15pm | Room 101

How much do you know about Gateway? Join our Pastoral team for lunch after service to find out what this amazing family is all about!  After the luncheon, you'll be invited to our four-week Membership Class to discover how to connect with others and use your unique gifts within Gateway and your community. Classes are on Sundays: September 20 - October 11 at 8:45am in room 101.

Click HERE to let us know you are coming or sign up at the back table on Sundays. Childcare is available for children (birth - 3rd grade) if you sign up by August 30.

Wednesday, September 16 | Room 101

Love Where We Live is loving families by providing for their needs with a Family Pantry  on the third Wednesday each month. We are collecting: jelly, peanut butter, cereal, instant oatmeal, mac & cheese, jar spaghetti sauce, pasta, white rice, canned beans, beef/chicken/hot dogs, pancake mix, syrup,  canned vegetables, kids snacks, canned ravioli/spaghetti. Donations can be dropped off in the Atrium. If you would like to give a monetary donation, you can click HERE. If you would like to volunteer to pack or distribute food items, call the church office at 203-934-0880 or click below.

Packing Crew: 10:00am-12:00pm 

Drive Thru Crew: 1:00pm-4:00pm 

September 18 | 7PM | Chapel Basement

Legacy is a group where young adult Christians can grow through social outings, outreach, and worship nights throughout the year. Bring a friend to join you on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.

Get connected and make a friend over a meal, worship, and an encouraging word.  Invite a friend to join you.

Registration opening soon.

Women’s Bible Study

September 21 | 7pm | Chapel

Ladies, what a powerful opportunity we have to open up the Word of God and study together! We will be sharing what we use to study and how we apply what Holy Spirit reveals to us. No sign up required.

Tuesdays @ 6:30pm | 1st Semester: 9/22/26 - 11/17/26 | Room 101

The Center for Empowered Purpose is a three-semester journey designed to help you grow deeper in your relationship with God and live a life of purpose empowered by the Holy Spirit. Here you will be equipped to hear His voice, walk in your calling, and influence the world around you for God’s Kingdom. Are you ready?

Cost: 

Advance Price:  $100 per individual or $150 per couple 

Per Semester Price:  $40 per individual or $60 per couple

2nd Semester Dates: 1/5/27 - 3/2/27

3rd Semester Dates: 4/6/27 - 5/25/27

Click here to register.

Wednesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

September 23, 2026 to May 26, 2027

(1st Semester: Sept 23 - Nov 18)

Advance Price:  $100 per individual or $150 per couple 

Per Semester Price:  $40 per individual or $60 per couple

The Gateway School of Transformation (GST) is a three semester intensive program designed to help you answer the questions, “Who Am I, Why Am I Here, and Where Am I Going?”  Through audio teachings, books, and group discussions, we will focus on the presence of God, identity, sonship, and conflict resolution within an honoring culture.  Your thinking will change, your heart will follow, your life purpose will be discovered, and you will experience true transformation. 

• 1st Semester: 9/23 - 11/18

• 2nd Semester: 1/6 - 3/3

• 3rd Semester: 4/7 -  5/26

  Click here to register.

Women’s Ministry Bonfire & Movie Night

Friday, September 25 | 7:30pm

Main Side Parking Lot

Hey ladies! Let’s gather around the fire, watch a movie, make some delicious s'mores, and have a blast getting to know each other! 

Friday, October 2 | 7:00 - 8:30pm  | In the Sanctuary

Theme: Power

Mark your calendars for this special monthly night of intimate and powerful worship as we experience God together as a family.

Childcare is available for children ages 3yrs - 12yrs in room 204.

Friday, October 2 | 7pm - 8:30pm | Chapel Basement

Calling all Gateway Youth!  If you are interested in making friends, building relationships with your peers, and getting the answers to the questions you have for this season of your life, come out for Gateway Youth Night.

Family Fall Fun Day

Saturday, October 3 | 10am | Bishop’s Main Orchard 

480 New England Road, Guilford

Hey Families! How about we have some fun picking apples and a pumpkin or two? You can also purchase a Fall Activity Day pass from Bishop's, which includes a Mega Slide, Apple Train, Bounce Pads, Corn Crib, Bubble Barn, Pedal Karts, Tire Mountain and more. Cost is about $10 per person. 

We’ll meet at the farm at 10 am.

Pastors Appreciation Day | Sunday, October 4 | 10:00am

This annual day of celebrating our Gateway pastors is upon us once again! As the Scriptures say in 1 These 5;12-13, “…make sure that you show your deep appreciation for those who cherish you and diligently work as ministers among you. For they are your leaders who care for you, teach you, and stand before the Lord on your behalf.” So let's come together as a family to honor our pastors. We will have a time of prayer, and special note cards will be available for you to pick up on 10/4 for personal words of encouragement. The pastors will also be available after service if you desire to bless them with a special gift.

Our Gateway Pastors: 

Pastors Lance and Darlene Bane

Pastors Herb and Rosa Rubio

Pastors Angel and Mary Sanchez

Pastors Andrew and Cordellia Coke

Pastor Scott and Lisa Tavolacci

Pastor Dan and Bonnie Malady

Pastor Holly and Skip Pommer

Women’s Bible Study

October 5 | 7pm | Chapel

Ladies, what a powerful opportunity we have to open up the Word of God and study together! We will be sharing what we use to study and how we apply what Holy Spirit reveals to us. No sign up required.

Gateway's office is closed on Monday, October 12, to observe the holiday.

October 16 | 7PM | Chapel Basement

Legacy is a group where young adult Christians can grow through social outings, outreach, and worship nights throughout the year. Bring a friend to join you on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.

Sundays | 8:45a - 9:45a | October 18 - November 29

The Other Half of Church – Why does spiritual transformation seem fleeting? Why do Christian communities often seem shallow? Learn the roles of the brain’s left and right sides and how they’re critical to experiencing lasting life transformation.