Church to lease part of Castle Quay coffee shop - Jersey Evening Post
by James Jeune · Jersey Evening PostPosted inNews
Church to lease part of Castle Quay coffee shop
by James Jeune 16 June 202615 June 2026
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A ST HELIER coffee shop is about to gain an unusual new tenant: a church.
Lighthouse Church is transforming the downstairs area in the Cooper’s coffee shop at Castle Quay after deciding to lease the “lovely, accessible area” as a place for its congregation to gather during the week.
The church, which meets on Sundays at Hautlieu School, will utilise its new hub for evening social groups, youth gatherings and band practices as well as a work and meeting space during the day.
Lighthouse lead pastor Gregg Donaldson said that the “fantastic opportunity” was secured while the church’s community continues to “flourish” beyond its Sunday services.
“As a growing church, without our own venue, we’re so pleased to have a place to gather during the week,” he explained.
“It’s a lovely, accessible area in the heart of town which works for all of our needs.”
Cooper’s owner David Warr described the arrangement as “a natural progression” that “reflects the needs of our ever-changing community”.
“Coffee shops are a key community asset where people meet ‘in real life’,” he continued.
“In an increasingly atomised world where loneliness is quietly turning into a pandemic, this could be the only space in which some have human contact in their day.”
Mr Warr added: “Today in our unstable world, people are increasingly looking for a sense of purpose, a more purposeful life, which is why faith communities are now attracting so much interest, particularly from our young.
“This is an exciting new era and we welcome with open arms the Lighthouse community.”
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