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departure is an arts centre, bookshop and cafe. Most of all it is a place to come and relax, be creative and perhaps meet others. It is called departure because life is a journey. Where are we going? Who are we travelling with? Is it safe?
departure is dedicated to serving the people of Limehouse and Stepney and is part of a large Christian charity devoted to serving many different communities in London. In our community we see people from different cultures, rich and poor living next door to each other (Bangladeshi, Young Professionals, East Enders, International Students). Often differences divide communities but it doesn’t have to be that way. We can all learn a lot from each other. At departure we aim to break down the barriers that divide our community and bring these different cultures together. The East End has a large proportion of artists living and working in the area. departure’s second aim is to inspire local people through art and discussion to make our community a more beautiful place. Our Christian ethos compels us to both love and serve our local community, no matter what ethnic, religious, social background or sexual orientation people may be.
The departure building used to be the old Danish Seaman’s Mission. Parts of the building still tell that story. Now the centre is run by London City Mission (reg no 247186).
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