Anglican Op Shop Network
Many Anglican parishes and welfare organisations around Melbourne operate op shops. They are a great way of raising funds, providing affordable goods to people in need and acting as a point of contact with the community. Registry is the coordinating point for this informal network, organising Network meetings twice a year and producing a newsletter to help op shop managers share ideas.
Many of these Op Shops exist to support a full time clergy or a second clergy person to allow more outreach into the community they serve. These Op Shops also reach out to those in need as well as offer a bargain for those who love to shop at Op Shops.