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Clubs & Organizations

Common Grounds Coffee House

621 Bush Street
Lamont, IA 50650

Open Daily

Monday - Saturday 6:00 - 9:00 am

Wednesday Lunch Specials - Carry Out Only - Pick-Up 11:00 - 12:00 Noon. Sign up Friday before by calling Common Grounds 563-924-2367

The Common Grounds Coffee House was started in the fall of 1997, by the outreach committee of Grace United Methodist Church. Its purpose was to provide a smoke and alcohol-free place to "gather and fellowship with a cup of coffee." The food came later when it became apparent that the coffee alone wouldn’t pay our bills. The coffee shop soon developed into an "Ecumenical Brew" when other church leaders and members of the community became interested in the project. Initial funding came from a grant from the Iowa Methodist Conference and individual donations. We went ahead mostly on faith and prayers. All our original equipment and furnishings were donated. We have since been able to purchase a stove, freezers, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, chairs, and floor covering. We are loosely governed by a board of directors coming from interested folks representing the whole community. We are staffed entirely by VOLUNTEERS. All profits are returned to the community. To date, we have contributed more than $53,000 to worthwhile projects. One of our proudest accomplishments is the Gazebo Park next door. We started by acquiring the two adjoining lots & demolishing a dilapidated building. The results are evident. We hope you enjoy your time with us and will tell others about the Common Grounds Coffee House. We feel we are a good example of God at work.

To volunteer | 563-924-2367

Community Club

Grace United Methodist Church

745 Washington St
PO Box 60
Lamont, IA 50650
563-924-2184

Pastor

Lisa Schroeder | 563-924-2184 | 563-924-2870 (Office) | 319-325-4566 (Cell) | Email Pastor Lisa

Secretary

Joanne Lamphier | 319-213-2541 (Cell) | Email Joanne

Worship

Sundays 9a (except the 2nd Sunday of the month when it is held at Aurora UMC at 9a)
Sunday School 10:15a (September-April)

Fellowship before and after service

GUMC Food Pantry

Jane Richmond | 563-933-6248

NEI Mobile Food Pantry

Kay Hoffman | 319-361-8100

Pick-up is generally the 4th Wednesday of each month starting at 3:30p at the Lamont Fire Station (644 Bush Street). Enter from Albert Street by the American Legion.

No referral is needed.

Photo ID is required.

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