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The Spanish phrase “Ojalá,” which has deep connotations and cross-cultural history, means “I hope.” In her sermon that begins this new series for the season of stewardship, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateway’s lead pastor, reflects on Matthew 2:1-12, when she says, “When we are thoughtful and intentional, we are giving the best we have to offer.”

In today's Children's Message we discover how God's love includes everyone

In today's Children's Message we discover how God's love includes everyone

In his message for the second Sunday after Christmas, Rev. Jonathan Wright-Gray reflects on Luke 2:34-35 and encourages us to "listen to what's in your own heart and follow the real Jesus." He also shares a conversation with Dr. Stephanie Youd Sinclair in the course of the message.

Erin invites us to ask others, "What's on your heart?" as she reflects on Luke 2 in her message for the first Sunday after Christmas.

Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay's lead pastor, brings the Christmas Eve reflection from the 7:00 o'clock worship celebration.

"You are invited into the possibility of it all," said Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill in her sermon for the Fourth Sunday of Advent. Citing Luke's Gospel, we're assured that "the impossible is possible with God," and that we don't journey alone.

HopeGateWay is on the way toward getting back together as an in-person worshiping community. In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Dr. Arthur McClanahan talks with Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay's lead pastor. She's enthusiastic about the prospect and says, simply, “It feels good.” More details will be forthcoming in January. Community members will receive a survey. An intentional, carefully-paced reopening is hoped for in February.

In a wide-ranging conversation about the mission and ministry of the Maine Council of Churches, Rev. Jane Field, MCC's Executive Director, said of HopeGateWay, "You're such an incredible congregation. We really think the world of you" HopeGateWay will become an Associate Member of the MCC in early 2022.

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Courtney Tabor’s sermon from the Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021, based upon Luke 1:39-55