Members of HopeGateWay, a United Methodist Church at 509 Forest Ave. in Portland, sing during Sunday's service.
HopeGateWay church member Sara Bruce of Gray greets a fellow parishioner during Sunday's service.
The Rev. Allen Ewing-Merrill conducts Sunday service at the HopeGateWay church in Portland.
The Revs. Sara Ewing-Merrill, center, and Allen Ewing-Merrill, looking back at right, listen to parishioners' prayers during Sunday service at the HopeGateWay church in Portland.
The Rev. Sara Ewing-Merrill conducts Sunday service at the HopeGateWay church.
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