Who We Are
We’re a group of guys who just show up with other guys who just show up, and we do guy stuff. Sometimes we just hang out to watch a game, play some games, eat a meal, smoke cigars, or BBQ; other times we get involved in service within our community; and sometimes we go a little deeper.
What We Do
A few times a year we just show up and just hangout – that’s it! Hangouts are things like cookouts, backyard BBQ’s, local volunteer opportunities, diner events, and even hanging out at a baseball or hockey game.
When And Where We Do It
Our 3rd annual Just Show Up Man cookout was a huge success! Over 50 men just showed up and had a great night of food, fun and fellowship at Hopewell Park in Center Valley. Many men asked if we could do another one this year so we’re planning another cookout for late summer/early fall. To be added to the interest list for the next cookout click the link below.
Why We Do It
Many men are really good at just showing off or just showing out but it’s often a struggle for men to simply just show up in life, especially for those that are closest to them. We exist for one primary purpose — to offer men an opportunity to just show up exactly as they are and exactly where they are in life. No judgment, no condemnation. Just show up with us and we’ll show you how simple it can be to just show up for others in your life.
How We Do It
JUST…SHOW…UP…MAN and see for yourself! We’d rather show you than tell you, so just show up at our next hangout and you’ll get to see how we do what we do. We hope to see you soon!
Ok, yeah yeah we get it. You still might have some Q’s so…
Testimonials
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It…
I just showed up, just hung out, just ate some food and just met some really cool guys – some of which I’m still in contact with in between hangouts. I look forward to future events and will be working on my corn hole skills for the next cookout!
-Russ W., Allentown PA
I used to be involved in a weekly men’s group, attended some men’s breakfasts and even some men’s weekends and eventually found myself disconnecting from them and telling myself I just didn’t have time with a growing family and work commitments. Then COVID hit and really did a number on me. I isolated and hit what felt like a low point in my life. A friend of a friend told me about this upcoming diner hangout and I really didn’t want to go but I did. Man, what a great time I had that morning! I even saw some guys I used to see at other events in the past. It was great to reconnect with them and I’m so glad I went. It was just what I needed at the time.
-Paul E., Bethlehem PA
But wait, there’s more!
Check out these other exciting things going on in the area
40 Day Challenge
The 40 Day Challenge is a 40 day training program that challenges men of any age and from any walk of life to grow in their faith journey and become more Christ-like. More than a dozen men completed the inaugural challenge in the fall of 2024 and the next round will launch in the fall 2025. Click the link below to learn more or to sign up.
Deep Roots
Deep Roots is an 8-week transformational training program exclusively for men and revolves around the three “C’s” of camaraderie, challenge, and competition. The next round of Deep Roots will take place in the fall 2025. To learn more about Deep Roots click the link below.
F3 Lehigh Valley
F3, which stands for Fitness, Fellowship, and Faith, is a network of free, peer-led workouts for men with the mission of reinvigorating them as leaders in their communities. Workouts typically take place early mornings at local parks in the valley. Visit the F3 website at the link below to learn more.
Devotional Blog Posts
Looking for an enlightening and uplifting devotional to read? Check out the “former blackout artist’s” blog posts at formerblackoutartist.com. Subscribe to receive new posts by clicking the link below, then scroll to the bottom of the page.
Faith Church Men’s Nights
Faith Church in Allentown hosts a Men’s Night on the third Thursday of each month from 6:30 – 8 PM, offering men an opportunity to gather for some food, fellowship and fun. To learn more or to register, click the link below.
Lake Champion Men’s Weekend
The weekend takes place Sept. 11 – 14, 2025 and is for men of all ages and all stages of life. It provides rest, refocus, renewal and relationship with other men looking to grow in their relationship with other men and with Christ. To learn more about the weekend click the link below.
Marked Men For Christ Weekend
This 44-hour weekend takes place in Bloomingdale, NJ from Oct 24 – 26, 2025 and will challenge, encourage, and strengthen you as a man. Click the link below to learn more or register.
Service Project with Everlasting Ministries
We’re looking for 10+ men who are willing to help paint, clean and restore a vital space in downtown Allentown on Saturday July 12 from 9:30 – 1:30. If interested click the link below to learn more and sign up.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. Meetings take place weekly on Monday’s from 7-9 PM at Faith Church in Allentown. To learn more click the link below.
Support
- Got a cool hangout idea we should know about?
- Have a need in the community for us?
- Want to host one of our future hangouts?
Want to sponsor one of our upcoming events or be a donor for the ministry?
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