Originally from the Midwest, Bethany fell in love with Maine while working as a camp counselor at Samantha Smith World Peace Camp three decades ago. Bethany and her husband Rick live in North Yarmouth and are parents to two daughters, Ksenia and Annika. Bethany has a BA in Russian Language and Literature from the University of Kansas, but has been mostly self-employed as a birth doula, photographer and musician, after a 9 year stint in corporate America. She has played piano since the age of 5 and an enduring past-time is finding new "favorite" songs to add to her Spotify playlist. She also enjoys photography, watching the sunrise, long walks and a variety of podcasts. Rick and Bethany love traveling and learning about cultures around the world. Bethany is trained in spiritual listening and has enjoyed volunteering as a mentor with residents of Hope House and training and supporting other mentors. She feels blessed to be working alongside the talented HopeGateWay team.

Diane finds purpose and meaning in supporting people on their journey to being more fully who they are in relationship with God, self and other. Healing has always been a part of Diane’s vocation, first as a nurse, later as a pastor, and now as a spiritual director. In her role as Community Care Coordinator she is excited to be a part of a community where people are empowered to be in mutual care for one another. Diane and Art were both born in New York. They met through their mutual love of music at Duke University where Diane earned her undergraduate degree in nursing. Later she graduated from Yale Divinity School. After vacationing in Maine for forty years, they finally feel as if they have come home, as they have retired and now live in Raymond. Retirement gives them time to spend with their two adult children and extended family, and to marvel at the beauty of God’s creation.

Erica is a USM graduate with a background in Sociology, Education and Biology. She works as a volunteer coordinator with Senior Corps, and enjoys overseeing meaningful volunteer opportunities with some of Southern Maine's coolest senior residents. Erica has been a part of HopeGateWay since 2007, and began teaching HopeGateWay Kids shortly after. She particularly loves the intergenerational aspect of HopeGateWay and looks forward to creating opportunities where all types of families can engage with each other for support, wisdom sharing and fun! Erica lives in Portland with her wife, Ali and two young daughters, Emilia and Madeline. Together they enjoy camping, eating ice cream, reading good books, visiting family, and laughing! Email

Ophelia Hu Kinney is a second-generation Asian American and a Midwestern transplant. She and her wife Hayli have belonged to HopeGateWay since 2016. She enjoys trying to translate God and learning others' translations, though she's perpetually at a loss for words. Ophelia works as the Communications Specialist at Reconciling Ministries Network - to which HopeGateWay has belonged since 2009 - an international movement of LGBTQ-celebrating Methodists fighting for justice and inclusion in the Church. She enjoys short poems and long days, a picnic at the beach or a good talk with a friend. At HopeGateWay, Ophelia seeks to empower members to lift their own and each other’s voices to co-create an authentic worshipful experience. Let her know if you want to be a part of HopeGateWay's Sunday worship!  Email

Patsy Frey-Davis has been a member of HopeGateWay for about ten years and is grateful to be part of a community that does justice, loves kindness, and walks humbly with God.  She lives, writes, reads, cooks, and snarks from Bath, Maine with her husband and two ridiculously adorable children.  She'd love to hear any of your questions, comments, ideas, or inspiration. Email