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Gateway (York) CIO
Founded 1982 (as Acomb Christian Fellowship)
Type Christian Church
Location
  • York, United Kingdom
Registered Charity number: 1165744

Gateway Church is a Christian church located in York, England. It's found in a place called The Gateway Centre in Acomb. This church is part of a bigger group of churches called ChristCentral Churches, which is also part of the Newfrontiers movement.

Gateway Church holds weekly worship services every Sunday morning. These services start at 10:30 AM at The Gateway Centre. The church also encourages its members to join smaller groups called Lifegroups. These groups help people connect and build friendships.

What Does Gateway Church Believe?

Gateway Church follows the beliefs outlined in the Evangelical Alliance Statement of Faith. This statement explains the core ideas and values that evangelical Christians believe.

How Gateway Church Helps the Community

Gateway Church is very active in helping people in its local area.

Supporting the York Foodbank

The church played a big part in setting up the York Foodbank. A foodbank is a place where people who are struggling can get free food. This helps families and individuals who might not have enough to eat.

Free Debt Help

Gateway Church also runs a free service to help people with money problems. This service is part of Christians Against Poverty (CAP). It offers advice and support to help people manage their debts and get back on their feet financially.

What is a Charitable Organisation?

Gateway Church operates as a special type of organisation called a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This means it is a registered charity. Being a charity means the church works for the good of the public and follows special rules about how it uses its money and resources. Its charity number is 1165744.

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