Dads and Little'uns is open to all dads, grandads, godfathers and all father figures and for their children aged 0-10(ish). It is designed to offer the opportunity to spend more time with the kids and meet other dads whilst mum maybe has a lie in! There's free bacon butties, bottomless filter coffee and newspapers for the dads. Juice, biscuits, crafts and endless fun for the kids. All events are free, donations are welcome.

On the evening of Thursday 19th October, 19:30-21:30 at Spark:York, we will be hosting special guest Robert Clifford, who will be talking to us on the topic, “Fight Like a Man”. He isn’t a black belt in taekwondo, but some say he is a black belt in the Word.

Who's Robert?

Robert, based in Horsham, West Sussex, has a degree in Physics and began his career as a physics teacher, but for the last 18 years, as a teacher and leader within The Way of The Spirit ministry, has been enriching christians’ lives with his biblical exposition at events across the UK, as well as at teaching Centres and Bible Colleges where Robert has held leadership positions.

What to expect?

There’ll be a time of worship, followed by a talk from Robert in which he’ll provide a unique take on how we can learn to live from our new identity as beloved sons of the Father, without guilt and shame. As with our previous event, you’ll be able to make use of Spark’s plentiful food and drink offering.

The event will run from 19:30-21:30, but feel free to arrive early and grab food or drink, we have the booking from 18:30-22:00 so there’s plenty of time to hang out and chat.

Tickets

Tickets are free, and on the night we’ll have an offering, so if you feel led to give, you’ll have the opportunity to do so.

Venue:

• Spark:York - 17-21 Picadilly, YO1 9PB

• Town centre location, stone’s throw from Fossgate

• Easy access via Public Transport.

• Upon arrival, enter through the main entrance, and head upstairs via the back staircase (or accessibility lift). It’s the first room on your left.

Our special guest will be The Rev Dr Matthew Porter, who will formally begin his new role as The Bishop of Bolton on the 22nd of June. The breakfast will be a great opportunity to catch up with Matthew in a small setting and hear about some of his hopes, aspirations and vision for the future. It will also be an opportunity to pray for the the Porter family, as they ready themselves to relocate.

As always a cooked and continental breakfast including unlimited hot drinks will be served from 9am onwards. The morning will also include a time of worship (10am) and end at 12noon. Tickets are limited and available on a first come first served basis.

If you have any questions, then please don’t hesitate to email me at: ross.kenyon@belfrey.org or Alex at: men@belfrey.org, otherwise we look forward to seeing you on the day!

Curious about what it means to be a Biblical man? Look no further.

On the evening of Thursday 27th April, 19:30-21:15 at Spark:York (YO1 9PB) we will be hosting special guest Jarrod Cooper, who will be speaking to us on the topic "What is Biblical Manhood?" We'll delve into what it means to be a biblical man in the 21st century and, as if that wasn’t already enough, meet friends old and new alike. Should you wish, you’ll be able to make use of Spark’s plentiful food and drink offering throughout the night.

The next Men’s breakfast will be on Saturday the 4th of February at the Nether Poppleton Beefeater (YO26 6RL). Our special guest that day will be Gareth Sands, who is the Governor at Category A Prison: Full Sutton. Gareth will be taking time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about what it means to live a Christ centred life inside one of Britain’s toughest communities and to also talk to us about his career path. 

A cooked and continental breakfast including unlimited hot drinks will be served from 9am onward and the event, which will include a time of worship, will end at 12noon. The cost is £9.50 per person, £5 for students (under 25’s) and at zero cost for those that need it. There’s also an option below to donate a ticket anonymously to someone else.

Please book by the 28th of January to give the venue time to place their food order and to set-up their meeting space to best serve our needs.

Getting There

• There’s free onsite parking

• Good pedestrian and cycle access

• A nearby TIER drop off point

• Public transport: The No.10 bus departs Stamford Bridge and follows a route through Gate Helmsley, Dunnington, Badger Hill, Lawrence Street, Piccadilly, York Station and Boroughbridge Road. You should alight at Manor School, followed by an appetite building 10 minute walk to our venue. Please visit the First Bus website or contact their call centre on: 0345 646 0707 for an up-to-date timetable.

• If any of these options don’t work for you for whatever reason, then please email men@belfrey.org for further assistance

These breakfast’s are a great opportunity to connect with others in the church. If you have any questions, then please email me at: ross.kenyon@belfrey.org, otherwise Alex, the team and I look forward to welcoming you on the day!

Community is a bedrock of church, and our Belfrey Men's Ministry is hosting some great events over the year, starting on Sunday 20th Feb with a Sunday Lunch. Here's what Ross and Alex, who head up the ministry, say:

"So the 'Belfrey Men’ are getting together for a Sunday roast and Ross and Alex will be on hand to welcome you! This will be a great opportunity to mix with people that attend a different Sunday service to you.

Simply book a ticket below (by Sunday 13th February), turn up to the Old Bank at 1pm on the 20th February, and your food and drink of choice will be delivered to you at the table. We'll be meeting downstairs.

If you have any allergies or specific requirements please contact the venue directly: 01904 541284 or e: TheOldBank.York@stonegatepubs.com

We also encourage you to download the ‘MyPub’ app: https://www.greatukpubs.co.uk/order-at-table - if you plan to order a desert or further drinks.

Again, just to reiterate, please book tickets before Sunday 13th February as that is when the bookings close!

We'd love to see you there!

Ross and Alex"

You can book your ticket here

Guys, you're all invited to our virtual Men's Breakfast, Saturday at 9.30am on Zoom. BYO bacon buttie, and feel free to invite others! Meeting ID: 203 499 5771

We have unfortunately had to cancel this month’s Men’s Breakfast, due to unforeseen circumstances. Welook forward to seeing you on Saturday 16th November for the next one instead!