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 the heart of our faith and it is the heart of our work. From local milk to reclaimed wood tables, whether for worship or the Farmers Market, we welcome everyone just as they are; for coffee, tea, communion, events or just a space to relax and breathe.
Cause = Generosity
We believe that to explore generosity we must practice it. It is risky, but we give 10% of our coffee bar sales to local nonprofits. We start with listening to our partners, and we show up with and for each other. Together we can do more, every gift and event and effort and every cup of coffee gets us closer to making “earth as it is in heaven.”
Communion = Connection
When we see one another as sacred, we treat one another as sacred. That’s what we do as we reach out to our community from a place of deep faith. We connect with God, so we see as God sees and love as God loves. We want to build authentic relationships and a compassionate community.
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!