As The Press reported earlier this year the Trinity Methodist Church building in Monkgate went on the market for an undisclosed sum.
Now it's been bought by York Elim Pentecostal Church, which has been looking for its own building for almost two decades, with plans to make it a hub for the whole community.
It will be used for the church’s services on Sundays, and over time additional space will be made available to a range of local charities, and community groups. There are also plans for a drop-in community cafe further down the line, once extensive redevelopment work has been carried out.
Rev Paul Meiklejohn, pastor at York Elim, said: “We’re thrilled to have acquired this fantastic building to continue its history as a church.
"It’s exciting news for York Elim, but also for the wider community.
"We are looking forward to meeting our new neighbours in The Groves and the business community around Monkgate.
"We are keen to engage with the community groups and charities that are already doing a fantastic job.”
York Elim already has church members linked to York Foodbank, St Sampson’s Centre, and local charities focused on care for elderly people, counselling and mental health, among others.
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