People for Christ

York Evangelical Church

About

YEC is a family church with people of all ages and backgrounds. We have a vibrant student and youth programme, and co-operate with other like-minded churches and organisations across the city.

Although an independent baptist church, we are affiliated to the FIEC and Affinity, and are part of the Yorkshire Gospel Partnership. We run an occasional training workshop on a monthly basis called ‘Bible Workshop’, which equips people to better understand and teach the Bible.

As a church, we want to tell those around us about the good news of Jesus. We own 60 South Bank Avenue which we use as church offices, flats and a community space. We hope and pray that the events and activities we run will provide an opportunity for us to meet the needs of the people of South Bank.

As a church, we are committed to supporting and caring for the York community , and our members are involved with a range of programmes such as The Besom in YorkRestore York, Family Matters, Friends International in York, Young Life and YoYo.

York Evangelical Church is a registered charity, number 1170144.

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Ed Hambleton

Ed is married to Laura and they have three children. Before becoming the Pastor in Training at York Evangelical Church Ed was the CEO of York based Christian housing charity, Restore, and has also spent time working in the Prison Service and being involved in church planting in New Zealand. He is currently studying for a Graduate Diploma in Theology from Union School of Theology. In his spare time Ed enjoys watching and playing sport and being a dad.

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Neil Hulse

Part-time pastoral assistant and student worker. Neil is an architect by trade, and first came to York in 2005. He joined the leadership team a couple of years later. He is currently employed part-time by the church and spends the time visiting church members and running Bible studies and other courses for students. In his spare time Neil enjoys squash, running and being a Dad!

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Gordon Frame

Along with his wife, Janet, Gordon has been a member here at YEC for the past 25 years. He has two children, Rob and Hannah, who serve God in Newcastle. Other than Christ, church and family, Gordon’s passions are Bob Dylan, Newcastle Utd and Shakespearean tragedy.

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Colin Runciman

Colin became a Christian in his early teens. He came to York as a university student in the 1970s. With his wife Jenny he has been part of YEC since it began in 1982. They have four grown-up children. Colin and Jenny live in the village of Tollerton, and host the most northerly YEC home-group! As one of the YEC elders Colin occasionally leads or speaks at Sunday meetings.

David Dowling, Nathaniel Elcock, Alastair Jakeman, Daniel Rozday and Phil Williams make up the team of Deacons.