Central Christian Church Thrift Shop

Central Christian Church Thrift Shop is a secondhand retail operation located on the first floor of the Watkins Building at 219 East Short Street in Lexington, Kentucky. Operating as an outreach ministry of Central Christian Church, which was founded in 1816 and is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the thrift shop offers gently-used clothing, housewares, gifts, and vintage items at affordable prices. The shop accepts donated merchandise from the local community and maintains quality standards by inspecting items for damage before placing them on shelves. The Thrift Shop operates Monday through Thursday from noon to 3 p.m. and relies on volunteers from the church to staff operations and accept donations. As part of Central Christian Church’s broader commitment to community outreach and compassion, the thrift shop contributes to the church’s mission to serve individuals and families in need while promoting environmentally-conscious consumption through secondhand shopping.