It’s a go!
Common Table took a huge step forward this week by purchasing the assets from Cork Restaurant and signing a three year lease to occupy their former space on Oregon St. in downtown Bend. This non-profit restaurant is a joint project between First Presbyterian Church, Trinity Episcopal Church and Nativity Lutheran Church. With a opening target in mid to late August, this restaurant will be a place where all people are welcome.
When you eat, so will others…
This mostly locally sourced cafe will feature a farm to table menu and a largely volunteer staff. Under the management of professional chefs and cooks, the menu will be healthy, fresh and a decidedly Northwest flavor. Tokens will be available for purchase to be given away to people who are in need of a meal. Tokens will also be given away by local non-profit partners in exchange for volunteer work. Any and all revenues will go to local and global feeding programs.
A more sustainable model…
The plan is to be totally self-sustaining within 18 months of opening so that annual major fundraising will not be necessary for operating costs. Common Table is its own 501 (c) (3) separate from any of the congregations involved but supported and governed by members from each.
A common space…
In the evening, the space will be used to host events, discussions, music, story-telling, and many other opportunities to bring people of varying backgrounds together. The idea is to create a space for community, fun, reconciliation, and service. We hope you will give the restaurant a chance and think about how such an endeavor models the Kingdom of God.
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