The Ark Church facts for kids
The Ark Church in York, England, is a Christian church that started in 2003. It's a place where people gather to learn about and celebrate their faith. The church describes itself as wanting to work together with other churches in the area.
Working with Others
The Ark Church is part of a group called One Voice in York. This group helps different churches in the city work together on projects and events. In 2015, 62 churches in York joined in with the One Voice program.
Nationally, The Ark Church is also connected to the Ground Level network. This is a larger group that helps churches across the country. The church is also a member of the Evangelical Alliance, which is another organization that brings Christian groups together.
What the Church Does
The Ark Church uses the Internet a lot to share its message. Their main website has many pages, offering talks you can download, a popular section called ‘Fast Food’, and articles and book reviews.
In 2015, the church put on a big music event in York. It was a special concert to honor a famous gospel and soul musician named Andraé Crouch. This event got a lot of attention from people who love gospel music, even from groups like the MOBO Awards, which celebrate music of Black origin.
Who Leads the Church
Stephen Redman is a minister at The Ark Church. He has also written a book called "At Least It's Not Raining – One Family's Fight with Childhood Cancer." Stephen writes for Christian magazines and adds new content to the church's website every day. He has studied a lot about Christian faith and is a recognized leader within the Ground Level Network. Stephen also speaks for Candlelighters, a charity that helps children with cancer, and he is the chairman of this charity. He also helps lead the One Voice group in York.
Libby Redman is an international singer and songwriter. For ten years, she was in charge of the music and creative activities at the church. Now, she is the Assistant Pastor. Libby also has a degree in Christian theology.
