HopeGateWay
Welcome to HopeGateWay in Portland, Maine. Inspired by the words of Micah 6:8: our mission is to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God. We envision a world that embraces community, celebrates inclusivity, expresses creativity, seeks transformation, and practices simplicity. We invite you to be challenged and inspired by this podcast of previous Sundays' messages.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 407
- Years Active
- 2011 - 2025
“My Journey with God and Improv”
Jeremy Lynch shares his personal journey from growing up in a “fear the world” church that emphasized hell and damnation to finding spiritual connection at HopeGateWay, a community where he discovere…
Sun 24 Aug 2025
“Embracing Music as Spiritual Joy”
Ted Lacrone shares how music has served as a spiritual practice and source of meaning throughout his life, from childhood memories of listening to Joan Baez and his father's church music to using mus…
Sun 17 Aug 2025
“Meaningful Blessings Through Challenges”
Taylor Massey's message centers on the idea that the most meaningful blessings in life come not from circumstances of birth or natural advantages, but from the challenges we face and overcome through…
Sun 10 Aug 2025
“Finding God in the Gray: A Journey from Certainty to Wonder”
Stephanie Cook shares her evolving spiritual journey from the black-and-white faith of her Baptist upbringing to embracing uncertainty and finding the divine through embodied practices like getting i…
Sun 27 Jul 2025
“God as Interconnection: Finding the Divine Within and Between Us”
Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, introduces the sermon series Tell Me More by sharing her evolving understanding of God as interconnection, describing the divine as “a little puddl…
Sun 13 Jul 2025
"Undeterred in What? Wrestling with Jericho's Shadow"
Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill examines the troubling story of Jericho's destruction in Joshua 6, challenging traditional interpretations that celebrate the Israelites' faith while ignoring the genocid…
Sun 01 Jun 2025
“Women of Resilience and Commitment”
Join Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, Lead Pastor at HopeGateWay, as she reflects on the powerful story of Ruth and Naomi—a timeless example of steadfast love, mutual support, and resilience in the face of h…
Sun 25 May 2025
“Keep Showing Up”
In her sermon, Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay’s Worship Coordinator, encourages us to “keep showing up. Keep praying and keep naming liberation where you recognize it.” She hopes that we will “keep p…
Sun 18 May 2025
“Undeterred Inspiration - A HopeGateWay Conversation”
In this episode of HopeGateWay Conversations, Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, Lead Pastor of HopeGateWay, speaks with Dr. Art McClanahan about the Undeterred sermon series. This six-week series explores bib…
Thu 15 May 2025
“Faithful Resistance Against Power”
Rev. Christie Dahlin, Associate Pastor at HopeGateWay, challenges us to think about what we believe so deeply that we would stand up to power and injustice, and encourages us to return to our faith a…
Sun 11 May 2025
“Courageous Resistance: The Power of Five Sisters”
Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, continues the Undeterred: Stories of Resistance series by highlighting the courage of Zelophehad’s five daughters, who boldly demanded land rights …
Sun 04 May 2025
“Undeterred: Stories of Resistance”
Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay's Associate Pastor, introduces the new sermon series entitled Undeterred: Stories of Resistance. Pastor Christie focuses on biblical women like Shipra, Pua, Jochebe…
Sun 27 Apr 2025
“Easter Woke: Join the Message!”
Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, in this Easter sermon, reclaims the term "woke" to describe Jesus' resurrection as a call to awaken to justice, community, and fearless action in t…
Sun 20 Apr 2025
“Embracing the Narrow Path”
Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, reflects on the closing of the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that Jesus' teachings are an invitation to a flourishing life through community, …
Sun 06 Apr 2025
“The Golden Rule Reimagined: Beyond the Embroidered Pillow”
Rev. Kaitie Mears looks at what Matthew 7:12 (the Golden Rule) really means. She says Jesus wasn't just telling people to be nice. Instead, he wanted his followers to truly connect with and depend on…
Sun 30 Mar 2025
“Inescapable Mutuality: Living in Solidarity and Divine Love”
Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill, HopeGateWay’s Lead Pastor, explores the interconnectedness of all people, emphasizing that injustice anywhere threatens justice everywhere. Drawing from Jesus’ teachings on …
Sun 23 Mar 2025
“‘Life After Doom’ Study to Begin March 31”
Rev. Dr. Allen Ewing-Merrill and Rev. Dr. Wanda Stahl join Dr. Art McClanahan to discuss their upcoming nine-session series on Brian McLaren's book "Life After Doom: Wisdom and Courage for a World Fa…
Thu 20 Mar 2025
“Finding Solidarity in Jesus’ Message”
Ophelia Hu Kinney, HopeGateWay's Worship Coordinator, invites us to see how Jesus teaches us to stand together as equals and support each other, rather than judging one another. Jesus shows us this l…
Sun 16 Mar 2025
"Join the Journey: HopeGateway's New Lenten Schedule and Inspiring Resources"
Pastor Sara and Pastor Christie join Dr. Art McClanahan to announce a revised Lenten Study and Lectio Divina schedule and discuss "The Upside-Down Kingdom" theme, which explores how Jesus' teachings …
Thu 13 Mar 2025
“Trusting in God’s Abundance and Embracing Community Care”
Rev. Christie Dahlin, HopeGateWay’s Associate Pastor, calls us “to deeply do the messy and hard and beautiful work of being in community with one another.”
Sun 09 Mar 2025
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