A space of inclusion and hospitality
Urban Abbey is a nonprofit, fair trade coffee shop, bookstore, and United Methodist church located in the heart of downtown Omaha’s Old Market.
Coffee shop. Bookstore. United Methodist Church.
Whether you are craving a latte, looking for a quiet place to chat with a friend, or seeking an opportunity to break bread in worship, our coffee shop/bookstore/United Methodist church is for you. We are a space of inclusion and hospitality, building relationships and community in our neighborhood and city. We serve as a hub for professionals and students, a safe space for meaningful events, and a home for modern worship.
Coffee Shop
We offer great locally roasted coffee, amazing teas, lattes with fresh milk, and more.
Bookstore
We offer books for all ages and the space to pause, look, and read a little while you choose the right one.
Church
We are a United Methodist faith community where every soul is welcome, valued, and beloved.
Our Mission
We believe the world should be different, and so we are a space of radical hospitality connecting people to God and one another in everyday life.
Values that guide us along our journey
Coffee = Hospitality
Hospitality is creating a space of warmth and belonging, where everyone is included and welcome to be their authentic self. It is focusing on how we can support them as they grow.
Cause = Generosity
Generosity is more than donating 10% of coffee bar sales every month. It is being a voice for others in order to challenge the status quo, enact real change, and ensure everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Communion = Connection
A church isn’t a building. It is a community formed by deep connections with God and each other. We connect with others by being present, nurturing the human spirit, and welcoming everyone.
Meet Rev. Debra
Rev. Debra McKnight is the founding pastor of Urban Abbey. Under her leadership, the Abbey has become a place to explore diverse perspectives and push boundaries in the church’s traditional structures.
Why be a coffee shop/bookstore/United Methodist church?
A coffee shop is simply the modern-day watering well … a hub where people have gathered since before Jesus was born, to laugh, share, and connect in meaningful ways.
The Urban Abbey coffee shop is just that — a gathering place to come together as a community … with the added benefit of being able to enjoy a freshly brewed cup of coffee and tasty snack.
The bookstore offers an opportunity for all of us to learn and grow, whether the topic is spirituality, social justice, or LGBTQ+ empowerment.
Get in Touch
Have questions about Urban Abbey? Looking for more information on how to get involved? Or simply want a freshly brewed cup of coffee? Our team is here to help!