Who We Are

CafeChurch is keen to find ways of sharing our resources and learning to live more sustainably and responsibly. In doing so, we see the importance of standing alongside marginalised peoples and advocating for animals and the environment.

Last year, concerned by the fact that climate change is impacting the lives and livelihoods of the world's poorest people, we applied for and successfully obtained a Community Savers Grant from the NSW Government.

Volunteers from our 'Social and Environmental Justice Team' have used this grant to install a range of water and energy-saving measures in the Café Church building.

These include energy-saving lighting, a solar hot water system, ceiling insulation, door snake draught seals, information posters and ‘switch off’ stickers to remind people to turn off lights. The measures will save around 61,000 litres of water and more than 8 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year.

CafeChurch also supports Hope Street Cleaners with a Mission, an employment training program which aims to build self-esteem and provide training for long-term unemployed people. Skills such as communication, personal interaction, accountability and appropriate conduct are acquired by cleaners as they work toward their own goals.

Hope Street provides our cleaners with practical help, a welcoming community and opportunities to explore and embrace faith in Jesus, providing a framework for people to experience and embrace life to the full.

To find out more or get involved in social justice initiatives contact us here.