Denver: A new venture by St. Thomas More Catholic Parish in Centennial is drawing attention for combining the aroma of coffee with the mission of evangelization. More Coffee, the parish-owned café located in the bustling Denver Tech Center, officially opened its doors with the vision of becoming not just another coffee stop, but an inviting outpost of faith and community.
From the moment one steps inside, the space sets a tone of warmth and reflection the scent of freshly ground beans filling the air, London-inspired art adorning the walls, saintly quotes chalked above, and a crucifix placed with intention near the counter. Far from being a traditional parish hall, the café is designed to be approachable, particularly for those who may hesitate to walk into a church but would gladly meet for a coffee.
Tyler Duffy, director of evangelization at St. Thomas More, explained that the project grew out of Pastor Father Randy Dollins’ desire to extend pastoral care to everyone within parish boundaries Catholic or not. “The question was simple: how do we reach people where they are?” Duffy said. “This coffee shop is a natural place where guards come down, conversations begin, and community takes root.”
The parish acquired the space after the Augustine Institute relocated to Missouri, leaving behind a former café site. Renovated and rebranded as More Coffee, the location now includes not only the coffee shop but also a chapel and a conference room available for free community use. Its purpose, Duffy emphasized, rests on the three transcendentals: truth, beauty, and goodness. “We want people to experience beauty in the space, hear truth in conversations, and see goodness in the way we live out our values as a parish and as individuals,” he said.
Beyond coffee culture, the hope is that parishioners themselves will make use of the space to invite friends and colleagues, offering a simple bridge toward sharing faith. “It’s easier to ask someone for a cup of coffee than to ask them to Mass right away,” Duffy noted. “But once they step into a place like this, it opens doors to conversations about why our faith matters.”
As word spreads, STM envisions More Coffee becoming a Catholic hub within the archdiocese a gathering place for thoughtful dialogue and spiritual companionship, while also serving as one of the best coffee spots in the area. Nestled in a thriving business district, the café hopes to draw professionals, remote workers, and everyday visitors, giving them a taste of both excellent coffee and authentic community.
“In the end,” Duffy reflected, “our goal is simple: that people who come just for coffee might unexpectedly encounter the beauty and joy of the faith through the friendships they build here.”