Seek First Corporate Prayer & Fasting : Provision

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Seek First: Corporate Prayer & Fasting | June 1 - 30 | 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. June’s theme will be the Provision. Click HERE for our monthly prayer guides to support your times of prayer and fasting. They also will be available on Sundays.

LWWL Backpack Drive

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Backpack Drive

Collection June 22 - July 10 |  Distribution July 25 & 26

Love Where We Live (LWWL) is excited to be partnering with the City of West Haven again at the Savin Rock Festival for our annual backpack giveaway.  At the Festival, we will hand out backpacks full of school supplies and have fun games for the kids! Last year, we had the honor of giving away over 700 backpacks to 275 families. Sign up below if you would love to help distribute and/or assist with games. Let’s show our city how much we love them!

Below is a list of items we need to fill the backpacks:

700 spiral notebooks

700 folders

700 pencil cases

700 pencils

700 pens

700 erasers

700 pencil sharpeners

700 packs colored pencils

700 packs colored markers

700 rulers

Supplies can be dropped off in the Atrium until July 10.

If you would like to make a monetary donation, please write LWWL in the memo of the check.

Seek First Corporate Prayer & Fasting : Education and Government

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Seek First: Corporate Prayer & Fasting | July 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. July’s theme will be the Education and Government. Click HERE for our monthly prayer guides to support your times of prayer and fasting. They also will be available on Sundays.

Men of Valor Prayer Group

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TUESDAY, July 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.

REACH: A Kids Connection Day

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Sign up your child today for Gateway Kids Connection Day, REACH! This event is designed to empower children between the ages of 6-12 and guide them in discovering how to reach deeper levels of worship and cultivate a meaningful relationship with God.

Click HERE to register!

Women's Ministry Harp & Bowl

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Harp & Bowl | Worship & Prayer
Monday, July 14 | 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, July 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 

Women's Kayaking Day

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Women’s Kayaking

Saturday, July 19 | Collinsville Canoe & Kayak | Elizabeth Park

Hey ladies! Are you up for a fun-filled day of kayaking and picnicking? We’re planning a relaxing day on the Farmington River, followed by a yummy meal at Elizabeth Park. Don’t forget to bring a bagged lunch. Kayak rentals are $25 for a single kayak and $39 for a two-person kayak. All payments for kayak rentals should be made to Collinsville Canoe & Kayak in Canton on the day of the event. Can’t wait to see you there!

Women's Craft Day

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Ladies, let’s get crafty! This is a wonderful opportunity to spend  time creatively with scrapbooking, crocheting, fresh flower arranging, or paper art. We will provide lunch along with all the necessary materials for your chosen craft. The cost to participate is $20. To register, please click below or sign up at the back of the sanctuary on Sundays. When you register, please indicate your preferred craft, as seating at each table is limited. We look forward to a fun and creative afternoon together!

$20.00

Women's Bible Study

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Women’s Bible Study

July 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.

Summer Bash

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Summer Bash is back! It's a fun-filled evening of games, music, and activities, so bring your family and friends along for a wonderful time together. We can't wait to see you there!

Attention Gateway Grill Masters! Summer Bash won't be the same without our favorite summertime food, so we are looking for a few good people to sign up to show off their grilling skills.  Gateway will provide the food; we just need you to bring your grill, your skills, and of course, all the essential equipment you need (tongs, spatula, apron, grill brush, charcoal / propane, etc). Sign up HERE.

Youth Tubing

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Saturday, August 9 | 9am | Farmington River Tubing

The Gateway Youth (Grades 6-12) are going tubing on the Farmington River.  If you can swim, this fun summer event is for you. Invite a friend to join you for this time of fellowship and adventure.

The cost is $30 per person which includes admission, equipment, food, and transportation to Farmington River Tubing. Van space is limited, so parents are encouraged to attend.  Youth need to be dropped off at the Gateway Chapel at 8:30am and picked up at 2:30pm. Sign up at Youth on Sundays or click HERE to sign up online. For more information, contact Pastor Angel: asanchez@yourgateway.com.

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.

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!