Bread and Better Life Café Hosts Preview Events

FORT WORTH, TEX. – In late March, the Southwestern Union hosted preview events in anticipation of the launch of a new community outreach initiative: Bread and Better Life Café. The development of Bread and Better Life Café has been spearheaded by Southwestern Union Health Ministries Director Dr. Randall Phillips, along with leaders from the union and through a partnership with the North American Division. 

Located near downtown Fort Worth, Bread and Better Life Café is designed to inspire, transform and provide a welcoming environment to our neighbors. Bread and Better Life Café offers hot beverages and smoothies along with small bites in its bistro-style Social Room. Adjacent, in the Community Room, workshops will be offered to the public to enhance well-being in areas like physical health, emotional wellness, healthy relationships and personal development. Within the Community Room is The Nook, a smaller room that provides a more intimate setting for smaller groups and physical therapy offerings.

During the preview events, denominational leaders experienced the ambiance and offerings of Bread and Better Life Café. Local church members explored the facilities and were invited to discover ways they could be involved. Special dedication prayers were held, and the building was anointed, consecrating this unique work the the Lord. 

“Bread and Better is an opportunity for the Seventh-day Adventist Church to introduce ourselves to the community—not just by what we believe, but by how we serve,” said Southwestern Union President Carlos Craig. 

“People have pain in various aspects of their lives—physical, emotional, financial—and we are here to listen, serve and help alleviate that however we can,” added Phillips.

Ultimately, Bread and Better Life Café is a place where nourishment meets nurture, where Adventists will love and serve anyone in our community, no strings attached. 
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By Kristina P. Busch

Editor and Communication Director

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