Gateway Church, York facts for kids
The Gateway Church, seen from Front Street
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| Founded | 1982 (as Acomb Christian Fellowship) |
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| Type | Christian Church |
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| Registered Charity number: 1165744 | |
Gateway Church is a Christian church located in Acomb, York, England. It is based at The Gateway Centre. This church helps people in the local community.
The church started in 1982. Back then, it was known as Acomb Christian Fellowship. Today, Gateway Church is part of a larger group of churches called ChristCentral Churches. This group is also part of the Newfrontiers movement.
What Gateway Church Does
Gateway Church holds worship services every Sunday morning. These services start at 10:30 AM at The Gateway Centre. The church also encourages its members to join "Lifegroups." These are small groups where people can meet, make friends, and support each other.
Beliefs and Structure
Gateway Church follows the beliefs of the Evangelical Alliance. This is a group that brings together many Christian churches. The church is also set up as a special type of charity. It is called a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, or CIO. This means it is a charity that has its own legal identity. Its charity number is 1165744.
Helping the Community
Gateway Church is very active in helping people in York. It played a big part in starting the York Foodbank. A foodbank helps people who don't have enough food. They can get free food supplies there.
The church also runs a special service called Christians Against Poverty. This service offers free help to people who are struggling with debt. They provide advice and support to help people manage their money better.
