Chapter OneEst. 2017

Ourstory.

A coffee shop with a mission to gather Indian Lake — for a cup, a conversation, or a long Sunday afternoon.

Inside Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop

Interior, 337 E. Main St.

§ I.

A place to gather.

We are dedicated to great coffee and to this unique community we are blessed to call home. Our name reflects who we are because we desire to gather Indian Lake residents and visitors together — whether they are just looking for a cup of coffee or spending some time with friends and neighbors.

§ II.

Connect & renew.

Our hope is that people will use these Gathering Grounds to connect and renew — physically, spiritually, and emotionally. We want every cup to be more than caffeine; we want it to be a moment.

§ III.

Serve three ways.

We desire to serve: great coffee, our community, and God. We're aligned with the Indian Lake Community Church and the Lighthouse at Indian Lake. Much of our proceeds are reinvested into outreach efforts in the Indian Lake and surrounding communities — helping those in need and spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a world in need.

Chapter TwoThe Mission

Three things we serve.

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Our partners

Great Coffee

Partnered with Hemispheres in Mechanicsburg and Silver Bridge in Bidwell — two Ohio roasters whose hearts and craft both pass muster.

02
Our neighbors

Our Community

Coffee profits become outreach. We pour back into Russells Point, Indian Lake, Logan County, and the surrounding lake-country.

03
Our calling

God

Aligned with Indian Lake Community Church and the Lighthouse at Indian Lake — spreading hope in word and in deed.

Chapter ThreeFriends of the Porch

Who we work with.

  • Coffee Partner

    Hemispheres Coffee Roasters

    Mechanicsburg, Ohio
  • Coffee Partner

    Silver Bridge Coffee

    Bidwell, Ohio
  • Ministry Partner

    Indian Lake Community Church

    Russells Point, Ohio
  • Outreach Partner

    The Lighthouse at Indian Lake

    Russells Point, Ohio
Chapter FourIn the Wild

Moments at the porch.

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The Invitation

Pull up a chair.

We'd love to meet you. The coffee's on most days by 6.