Seek First Corporate Prayer & Fasting: Theme: Family

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

Each month of 2025, 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 Bible Study

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Women’s Bible Study

August 11 | 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.

Men of Valor Prayer Group

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TUESDAY, August 12 (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.

2025 Women's Retreat

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Women’s Retreat 2025

Friday-Sunday, August 15-17 

Trinity Retreat Center

Theme: Sisterhood & Connection

Sisterhood involves uplifting and encouraging each other through challenges and successes, fostering a sense of belonging and encouragement. In essence, sisterhood transcends biological connections, emphasizing emotional ties, solidarity, and the strength found in unity among women. It nurtures personal growth and collective power, allowing women to thrive together. It underscores the importance of unity, companionship, and the bonds that enrich our lives.

The cost is $300 for a double room per person. The deposit is $43, and, if desired, monthly payments of $43 are available for 6 months. If paying online or in the giving envelope, please add "Women’s Retreat" in the memo line.

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Men's Bowling Night

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Men's Bowling | Saturday, August 16 | 6pm to 8pm | Bowlero in Milford

The guys are getting together for a friendly, competitive night of bowling. Pizza and fun included! Bring a friend and join the action. Cost is $35 per person. Sign up and prepay online today!

$35.00

Women's Ministry Harp & Bowl

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Harp & Bowl | Worship & Prayer
Monday, August 18 | 7pm - 8:30pm | In the Chapel
Come experience God's presence as we worship and pray His word together. As Revelation 5:8 describes heavenly creatures holding harps and golden bowls of incense, which are the prayers of the saints, let's lift up our hands and our prayers as a sweet incense to our God.

Family Pantry

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Wednesday, August 20 | 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 

Back to School Celebration

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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.

Water Baptism Service

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Gateway is celebrating water baptisms on Sunday, August 31!  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 24, 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!

Labor Day [ Office Closure ]

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Gateway's office will be closed Monday, September 1, to observe the holiday.

Youth Nights

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Friday, September 5 | 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.

Revival Fire

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Friday, September 5 | 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

Promotion Sunday

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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 & current youth will meet in the Chapel at 10:30am. Please see the note from Pastor Angel.

Below are the promoted groups and classes:

New Kindergarteners - Champions Rm. 204

New 4th graders - Legends Rm. 206

New 7th graders - Chapel 10:30am


NOTE FROM PASTOR ANGEL:

Hello Youth Parents!

We’re thrilled to invite you to join us September 7 @ 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 for your child, 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!


Discover Gateway: New Members Luncheon

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Discover Gateway Luncheon
Sunday, September 7 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 14 - October 8 at 8:45am in room 101.

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HERE to let us know you are coming or sign up at the back table on Sundays. Childcare is available for children (birth - 6th grade) when you sign up by August 31.

Women's Bible Study

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Women’s Bible Study

September 8 | 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.

Men of Valor Prayer Group

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TUESDAY, September 9 (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.

Women's Empowerment

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Women's Empowerment| Saturday, September 13 | Chapel | 9am-12pm

Theme: Relaxed

This year, we are studying Megan Fate Marshman's book "Relaxed," which focuses on Proverbs 3:5: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding." As we dive into this meaningful study, we will learn to release self-reliance and trust the Lord in every area of our lives. This is our opportunity to rediscover peace, purpose, and contentment. A light continental breakfast will be served.

Family Pantry

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Wednesday, September 17 | 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 

Women's Bonfire

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Women’s Ministry Bonfire

Friday, September 19 | 7pm

Chapel Parking Lot

Ladies, let’s connect around the fire , make some yummy s'mores, and have a blast!

Men's Breakfast

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Men’s  Breakfast | Saturday, September 20 | 9AM | The Chapel

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

$15.00

10 Days of Awe

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10 Days of Awe

September 22 - October 1

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 live worship and prayer every evening starting on Monday, September 22 from 7pm - 8pm. Click HERE for important resources to help you on your 10-day journey.

G.S.T Gateway School of Transformation

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Wednesdays | 6:30pm to 8:30pm | Room 101

1st Semester: September 24 - November 19

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.  Click Here for the application or pick one up on Sundays after church. 

2nd Semester: January 7 - March 4

3rd Semester:  April 8 - May 27

Youth Nights

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Friday, October 3 | 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.

Revival Fire

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Friday, October 3 | 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

Women and Kids Apple Picking Day

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Women & Kids Fall Fun Day

Saturday, October 4 | 10am | March Farm 160 Munger Lane, Bethlehem

Hey ladies! How about we go apple picking and find a pumpkin or two? We can enjoy the beautiful fall views of Litchfield County. They have a corn maze to explore ($5), hay rides, a snack shack, and an animal yard. Moms, bring your little ones with you to make this a fun fall outing together. We’ll meet at the farm at 10 am.

Women's Bible Study

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Women’s Bible Study

October 6 | 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.

Men of Valor Prayer Group

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TUESDAY, October 14 (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.