About Koinonia
Koinonia Coffee House will be more than just a place to buy a cup of coffee. The Greek word “koinonia” has to do with fellowship and the sharing of lives in deep and meaningful ways. The vision for Koinonia is to create an environment where people from a multitude of backgrounds all feel welcome to come in, enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea, and share a moment with other members of the Koinonia community. Groups from local organizations, businesses and college and university campuses will be encouraged to use Koinonia as a place to hold meetings, discussions, and social events. And Koinonia will embrace the diverse cultural backgrounds of its proprietors and customers through its décor, informational materials and artistic demonstrations (music, poetry, visual arts, etc.).
The prophet Isaiah celebrates the God who “does a new thing” in the wilderness, and we gratefully acknowledge the new thing that God is doing on this formerly abandoned corner in the heart of Jackson!
“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness … to give drink to my people … that they may proclaim my praise.” (Isaiah 43:19-21)
About Lee & Alexis
Lee Harper is a 1978 graduate of Mississippi Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science in Office and Business Administration. Since receiving her degree, Lee has pursued studies in mortgage financing and servicing, urban development, personal financial management and banking. Lee’s professional career includes the roles of health care administrator, chief financial officer, chief executive officer, city executive and assistant vice president. Lee has participated in the ownership and operation of two local businesses. Lee has an extensive background in personal financial management, finance and accounting and business development. Much of her professional career has been in the fiduciary care of organizations with annual budgets of several million dollars. She sits on several local boards and committees, and served a seven-year term on the Jackson Public School Board, where, during her presidency, she gave oversight to a $300 million facilities bond. She is a 2000 graduate of Leadership Jackson. Recognized nationally by the McAuley Institute and the Ford Foundation; featured on ABC Primetime; selected as Jackson’s Delegate to the President’s Summit for America’s Future with General Colin Powell.
Alexis Spencer-Byers grew up in San Francisco, and then attended Amherst College in Massachusetts. After receiving a B.A. in English from Amherst, Alexis moved to Jackson, Mississippi, to complete a one-year editorial internship with Urban Family Magazine. Jackson proved harder to leave than she expected, and she spent the next ten years working for a variety of local community development/racial reconciliation organizations, including Voice of Calvary Ministries, Enterprise Corporation of the Delta/Hope Community Credit Union, and Mission Mississippi. Her job titles have included administrative assistant, health center receptionist, volunteer services coordinator, associate director of development, and network/systems administrator. For the past year, Alexis has freelanced as a newsletter writer, copy-editor, and database consultant while drafting a novel and preparing for Koinonia's opening. In 2005, she self-published a collection of poetry and short fiction entitled Urban Verses, and her website includes an “Urban Voices” section where she features the work of other emerging urban Christian poets.
| Wednesday, October 15, 2008, 7:00 pm | Tapestry, featuring Jonathan Thompson
Crystal Springs native, currently serving with the John M. Perkins Foundation |
| Friday, October 17, 2008, 7:00 pm | Gospel Comedy with Big V
www.myspace.com/bigvcomedy |
| Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:00 pm | Live music with Eclectik Soul
www.eclectiksoul3.com |
| Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 7:00 pm | Live music with Kevyn Lipsey
www.myspace.com/kLipsey |
| Saturday, November 1, 2008, 7:00 pm | Tapestry, featuring Mei Ching Byers
former member, Fifth Dramatic Corps, Chinese Nationalist Army (also, Alexis Spencer-Byers' grandmother & Mei Ching Tea Room namesake) |
Welcome to the website of Koinonia Coffee House in Jackson, Mississippi!
This website and this coffee house are under construction - please check back soon.
For more information, contact us at info@koinoniacoffee.com or by calling 601/352-4039.
136 S. Adams Street, Suite C
Jackson, MS 39203
Click here for map/directions.
601-960-3008
Hours:
Monday & Tuesday, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday-Friday, 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday, noon - 9:00 pm
Sunday, noon - 6:00 pm
Koinonia is currently accepting applications! Click here to download our employment application.
Koinonia Coffee House iPod Nano
Giveaway
Who’s Eligible:
Any Koinonia customer, excluding employees and their families, who makes at least three purchases on three different dates between August 15 and October 15.
How It Works:
1) Visit Koinonia coffee house, and obtain a loyalty card, if you don’t already have one. Tell the cashier you wish to participate in the Fall 2008 iPod Nano giveaway. Provide contact information so you can be notified if you are a winner.
2) Make three or more purchases between August 15 and October 15. Participants’ names will be entered into the drawing proportionally to the number of purchases made during the contest period (e.g., if you make three purchases, your name will be entered once; if you make six purchases, your name will be entered twice; etc.).
3) A drawing will be held on or before October 31 to determine the winner of the iPod Nano, as well as the winners of two Koinonia gift cards.
4) Winners will be notified by phone or email and may pick up their prizes any time on or after November 1.
Koinonia is now hiring baristas, bakers and sandwich-makers who share our vision for creating community and celebrating culture in a coffee house environment. If you are interested in working with us, please complete our application and return it by mail to P. O. Box 3583, Jackson, MS 39207 or by email to info@koinoniacoffee.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Koinonia Coffee House is located at 136 S. Adams Street, Jackson, Mississippi. We are two blocks west of Gallatin, between the Metro Parkway and West Capitol Street.
From I-55, take the Pearl Street exit, drive west on Pearl through downtown, continue on Metro Parkway at Gallatin, stay to the right and look for the two-story yellow house on the right.
From I-220, take the Capitol Street exit, drive east on Capitol past zoo toward downtown, turn right on Adams Street and look for Koinonia on the left.
From Jackson State, take Metro Parkway toward downtown, travel 3/4 of the way around the Terry/Pascagoula roundabout, exit at sign for JSU/Highway 80, turn left on Parkway, then immediately turn right on Adams.
From South Jackson, drive north on Terry Road, after Lynch Street look for left-hand entrance to Parkway roundabout, travel 1/2 of the way around the roundabout, exit at sign for JSU/Highway 80, turn left on Parkway, then immediately turn right on Adams.
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Menu
| Espresso * | ||
| The Major (Caramel Turtle Mocha) | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| The Green & White (mint white chocolate mocha) | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Café Latte | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Cappuccino | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Café Mocha | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Espresso | single shot | double shot |
| Café Americano | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| White Chocolate Mocha | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Raspberry Mocha | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Hot Beverages * | ||
| The M. C. (two-spice chai latte) | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Brewed Coffee | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Decaffeinated Coffee | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Tea (herbal, green, Chai) | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Hot Chocolate | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Hot Apple Cider | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Café Au Lait | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| * a shot of flavored syrup may be added to any espresso or coffee drink | ||
| Blended Beverages | ||
| The Bengal (orange cream smoothie) | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| The Blue & Red (mixed berry smoothie) | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Grasshopper Shake (mint white chocolate smoothie) | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Frappe ** + | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Fruit Smoothie + | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| ** a shot of espresso or flavored syrup may be added to frappes | ||
| + ask about our Frappe and Fruit Smoothie flavors | ||
| Cold Beverages | ||
| Iced Tea | 12 oz. | 16 oz. |
| Fruit Juice | ||
| Soda | ||
| Bottled Water | ||
| Breakfast | ||
| Muffins (Pumpkin Nut, Blueberry, Banana Nut, Bran, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Cinnamon Pecan) | small | large |
| Croissant | small | large |
| Cinnamon Roll | ||
| Danish (Cheese, Apple, Cinnamon Raisin, Almond) | ||
| Scones (Blueberry, Apple Cinnamon, Raspberry White Chocolate, Chocolate Chunk) | ||
| Coffee Cake | ||
| Fresh Fruit Cup | ||
| Lunch ^ | ||
| Roast Turkey Sandwich | half | whole |
| Chicken Soprano Panini | whole | |
| Ham & Swiss Croissant | half | whole |
| Apple Cider Chicken Salad Sandwich | half | whole |
| Garden Salad | ||
| Grilled Chicken Salad | ||
| ^ sandwiches are served with your choice of potato chips, potato salad, or veggie sticks | ||
| Dessert | ||
| New York Cheesecake | slice | whole |
| Cheesecake of the Month (June: Amaretto Almond) | slice | whole |
| Apple Pie | slice | whole |
| Teacakes | ||
| Cookies (chocolate chunk, peanut butter) | ||
| Gelato (assorted flavors, check daily for availability) | small | large |
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