Gateway's office will be closed from Monday, December 23 - Friday, December 27, to observe and celebrate the holidays. May you and your families have a blessed Christmas.
Christmas Eve Service
Tuesday, December 24 @ 6:00pm
Our annual Christmas Eve service is a time of individual reflection and corporate celebration as we remember the day that Love, Joy, and Peace came into the world. Join us for this hope-filled gathering in honor of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Gateway is celebrating water baptisms on Sunday, December 29! 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, December 15, 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's office will be closed Wednesday, January 1, to honor and celebrate the New Year!
Seek First 2025 | January 2 - 11
From January 2-11, the Gateway family will partner with God by setting aside these days for 24/7 corporate prayer and fasting. Click HERE, beginning Sunday, December 15, to reserve your time slot online to pray at the location of your choice.
Each month of 2025, we will focus on a theme that we believe God is highlighting for that month. January's theme will be the Presence of God. Monthly prayer guides will be available in the Atrium to support your times of prayer and fasting.
Friday, January 3 | 7:00 - 8:30pm | In the Sanctuary
Mark your calendars for this special monthly night of intimate and powerful worship as we experience God together as a family.
Friday, January 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.
Join A Shepherd’s Tour with Pastor Lance. Worship, share stories, meet fellow Gateway members, engage in a Q&A with Lance, and connect with our leadership team at these regional gatherings. Locations are to be determined.
Below are the full list of dates:
Jan. 5 - 6pm: Beacon Falls Congregational Church - 69 Wolfe Av; Beacon Falls
Serving Middlebury, Naugatuck, Prospect, Waterbury, Waterford, Seymour & Bethany
Jan. 12 - 6pm: Region 5 - Private Residence - 19 Meadowridge Drive; Shelton
Serving Ansonia, Derby & Shelton
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Jan. 12: Region 5 - Location TBD - Serving Ansonia, Derby & Shelton
Feb. 2: Region 6 - Location TBD - Serving Bethel, Monroe & Newtown
Feb. 16: Region 7 - Location TBD - Serving Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison & New London
March 2: Region 8 - Location TBD - Serving Milford, Orange & Woodbridge
March 9: Region 9 - Location TBD - Serving Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Stamford, Darien & Trumbull
April 6: Region 10 - Location TBD - Serving New Haven
May 4: Region 11 - Location TBD - Serving West Haven
*If your city is not listed, please attend the gathering closest to you.
Sundays, January 5 to January 26 | Room 101| 8:45a - 9:45a
Saturday, January 25 | Chapel | 9:30a -12p
Prayer is one of the greatest opportunities we have in deepening our intimacy with God and experiencing His answers to the challenges we face in life. Join Scott Tavolacci in this five-session Gateway School of Equipping course and discover principles for establishing an intimate, joyful and living prayer life. Saturday's session will be an interactive session with teaching, prayer, and worship together.
Women’s Bible Study
January 6 | 7pm | Office Reception Area
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.
Women's Empowerment| Saturday, January 11 | 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. Click below to register and purchase the workbook and study guide. A light continental breakfast will be served.
Workbook: $16
Option:
Quantity:
Join A Shepherd’s Tour with Pastor Lance. Worship, share stories, meet fellow Gateway members, engage in a Q&A with Lance, and connect with our leadership team at these regional gatherings. Locations are to be determined.
Below are the full list of dates:
Jan. 12 - 6pm: Region 5 - Private Residence - 19 Meadowridge Drive; Shelton
Serving Ansonia, Derby & Shelton
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Jan. 12: Region 5 - Location TBD - Serving Ansonia, Derby & Shelton
Feb. 2: Region 6 - Location TBD - Serving Bethel, Monroe & Newtown
Feb. 16: Region 7 - Location TBD - Serving Branford, East Haven, Guilford, Madison & New London
March 2: Region 8 - Location TBD - Serving Milford, Orange & Woodbridge
March 9: Region 9 - Location TBD - Serving Bridgeport, Fairfield, Stratford, Stamford, Darien & Trumbull
April 6: Region 10 - Location TBD - Serving New Haven
May 4: Region 11 - Location TBD - Serving West Haven
*If your city is not listed, please attend the gathering closest to you.
Harp & Bowl | Worship & Prayer
Monday, January 13 | 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.
TUESDAY, January 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.
Wednesday January 15 | 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
Gateway’s office is closed Monday, January 20, to observe the holiday.
Greater Things | Sunday, January 26 | 10:00am
Gateway has made an intentional decision to accelerate the elimination of our mortgage debt. We want to do Greater Things, being more generous in missions and local ministry. You can help by making a regular commitment to give above your tithes and offering in support of this “Greater Things” mortgage elimination campaign. Click HERE to fill out the online Greater Things commitment form, or pick one up on Sundays and place it in the offering basket. We will have a collection for Greater Things on January 26 for those who want to give a one time gift.
Women’s Bible Study
January 27 | 7pm | Office Reception Area
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.
Family Culture Creed | February 2 - February 23 | 8:45a -9:45a | Room 101
A healthy family and friendship culture is built on a strong foundation of connection, honor, respect, and effective communication. This four week course in our Gateway School of Equipping will help you understand what it takes to establish this foundation and clarify where you need to grow to strengthen your family.
Women’s Bible Study
February 3 | 7pm | Office Reception Area
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.
Friday, February 7 | 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.
Friday, February 7 | 7:00 - 8:30pm | In the Sanctuary
Mark your calendars for this special monthly night of intimate and powerful worship as we experience God together as a family
TUESDAY, February 11 (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.
Wednesday February 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
Women’s Bible Study
February 24 | 7pm | Office Reception Area
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.