Writing + community: We have started a new writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others. Our next meetup will happen on Tuesday, November 12th at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. If you plan to join us or have questions, let Mae Beth (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

Join us on Sunday, November 10th on Overalls Farm 3 (125 E. 7th Street). We’ll start coming together on the farm for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture and reflection together at 10:30.

We excited to continue sharing storage space with Sanctuary on 8th Street as we shift to more gatherings on Farm 3. We need your help to spruce up the shared storage, including purchasing some storage solutions and farm gathering essentials. You can donate to the project here (make sure to designate "shared storage project") and you can join us after our gathering on November 3rd to help clean out, organize & prep the space. Wear work clothes that day. If we have more people than needed, we'll also have a farm work project (or two!).  If you have questions, reach out to Mary Elizabeth.

Join us on Sunday, November 3rd on Overalls Farm 3 (125 E. 7th Street). We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture and reflection together at 10:30. In observance of All Saints’ Day, we'll make space to remember & celebrate those who have passed on, those whose presence has shaped us, our community and our spirituality in significant ways. If you are able, please bring an outdoor chair. Be prepared to embrace this as a time of "practicing" a new way of coming together. Sanctuary on 8th will be our weather backup. 

Writing + community: We have started a new writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others. Our next meetup will happen on Tuesday, October 29th at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. If you plan to join us or have questions, let Mae Beth (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

Since The Well started, rest has been an important part of our rhythm of life. Each 5th Sunday (this one was rescheduled for today!), instead of hosting a gathering, we invite everyone to receive the gift of rest. Rest no doubt looks different for each of us. As you set aside work, it may look like taking a stroll alone or enjoying leisure time with loved ones or listening to music or reading in the park. It may look like a morning at the beach or a really long nap or something else. Whatever it is, we pray you experience a real rest.

Writing + community: We have started a new writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others. Our next meetup will happen on Tuesday, October 15th at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. If you plan to join us or have questions, let Mae Beth (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

Our "Well Transition Team" (Annie, Mary Elizabeth, Patti, Charlie, Linda, Justin, Deb and Susan) will meet again on Monday, October 14th at 6 p.m. at Justin & Adrien’s home.

Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets monthly over lunch at a variety of local restaurants to enjoy good food & conversation. They also spend a few minutes planning the upcoming Church in the Wild gatherings. This month we are meeting on Friday, October 11th at Noon, at St. Gabriel Bakery (5816 St. Augustine Rd).  If you would like to get connected to this group, email Lexy Hughes. 

Join us at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). We'll start coming together at 10 a.m. for coffee + community, then begin our time of meditation, story, scripture + reflection at 10:30 a.m.  As always, feel free to bring brunch-y food to share & join us.

We are participating in the River City Pride Festival Saturday, October 5th from noon-5 p.m. This is always a fun time of celebrating our LGBTQ+ neighbors and connecting with the community. Let Deb know if you can help set up at 10 a.m. Otherwise, make plans to stop by our Well table for an hour or to spend the whole afternoon with us.

Our next community supper will happen on Wednesday, October 2nd at 6 p.m. at Overalls Farm 1 (133 W. 3rd St.). The farm is located behind the house and can be accessed through the alley. If you have questions, reach out to Mary Elizabeth (904-859-8011). If you are able, bring a dish to share - and if you're not able, join us anyway! There tends to be [more than] enough. 

Our annual beach + baptism day will happen on Sunday, September 29th at Hanna Park. We'll begin start gathering on the beach at 10 a.m. and begin our time of reflection at 10:30 a.m. Please park in Lot P8, bring your own lunch and be prepared for a $5/ per car fee.  Susan shares a few reflections on baptism here. If you are interested in learning more about celebrating baptism with our community, reach out to her (suerogers17@gmail.com).

Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets monthly over lunch at a variety of local restaurants to enjoy good food & conversation. They also spend a few minutes planning the upcoming Church in the Wild gatherings. This month we are meeting on Friday, September 27th at Noon at Las Tapatias Mexican Restaurant (9974 Old Baymeadows Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256). If you would like to get connected to this group, email Lexy Hughes. 

As our faith, families and worldviews evolve, so does our parenting. We are hosting another potluck dinner & discussion on Wednesday, September 25th, 6:30-8 p.m. at Justin & Adrien’s (1249 N. Market St.) to explore this topic and to share our questions, struggles & the wisdom we are gathering in our roles as parents. We would love to have parents of all kinds join us - whether you are parenting a toddler or an adult or just want to be a part of the conversation (because we’ve all been parent-ed!), please bring a dish to share & join us.

Our book club will gather again on Tuesday, September 24th, 6:30 p.m. at Aardwolf (1461 Hendricks Ave.) to discuss Wild Mercy: Living the Fierce and Tender Wisdom of the Women Mystics by Mirabai Starr. Contact Susan Schemp if you have questions

Our "Well Transition Team" (Annie, Mary Elizabeth, Patti, Charlie, Linda, Justin, Adrien, Deb and Susan) will meet again on Sunday, September 22nd at 10 a.m.

Join us for a contemplative forest walk + fall equinox dinner Saturday, September 21 at 3 p.m.  We'll meet at the Timucuan Preserve Theodore Roosevelt entrance and our walk, led by Matt Colaciello, will last about 90 minutes and include lots of pauses. We will return to Overalls Farm 1 in Springfield to celebrate the fall equinox while making "stone soup" together. If you want to meet us for dinner only, we plan to be back at the farm by 5:30 p.m. Stone soup originated from a story of how a community came together to feed and nurture one another through sharing. That's exactly what we'll do. Please bring a CHOPPED veggie to add to the soup & whatever else you want to bring (appetizers, dessert, bread, etc.). Walkers, make sure to wear your walking shoes and bring a folding chair & bug spray.

Writing + community: A writing group meets for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others. We meet twice a month, once in person and once virtually. If you are interested, let Mae Beth (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

Join us at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). We'll start coming together at 10 a.m. for coffee + community, then begin our time of meditation, story, scripture + reflection at 10:30 a.m.  As always, feel free to bring brunch-y food to share & join us.

Join us at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). We'll start coming together at 10 a.m. for coffee + community, then begin our time of meditation, story, scripture + reflection at 10:30 a.m.  As always, feel free to bring brunch-y food to share & join us.

We are bringing neighbors together for monthly community dinners starting in September! Join us on Wednesday, September 4th at 6 p.m. at the Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th St.) for a bring-something-to-share meal. A chicken main dish will be provided. If you are able, please bring salads, sides and/or a dessert to share (and if you are not able, join us anyway!).

Writing + community: We have started a new writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others. Our next meetup will happen on Tuesday, September 3rd at 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. If you plan to join us or have questions, let Mae Beth (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

Join us at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). We'll start coming together at 10 a.m. for coffee + community, then begin our time of meditation, story, scripture + reflection at 10:30 a.m.  As always, feel free to bring brunch-y food to share & join us.

Each 4th Sunday, we gather outdoors to connect with God, one another & the earth by communing in nature. During the warm summer months, these gatherings happen near water. On August 25th, we will meet at the Boneyard Beach at Big Talbot State Park for another beach day together! We’ll start gathering at 10 a.m. and begin our time of reflection at 10:30 a.m. Please bring your own lunch and be prepared for a $3/ per car fee. Park at The Bluffs Scenic Shoreline Picnic Area/Buccaneer Trail and meet us on the beach for a family-friendly time of fun together! (PLEASE NOTE: the closest bathroom is at the Residence Court Parking area and Boat Ramp, approx. 1 mile from The Bluffs. You can drive or walk to it from the parking area.) 

Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets monthly over lunch at a variety of local restaurants to enjoy good food & conversation. They also spend a few minutes planning the upcoming Church in the Wild gatherings. This month we are meeting on Friday, August 23rd at Noon at La Nota (3809 Southside Blvd, Jax 32216). If you would like to get connected to this group, email Lexy Hughes. 

Do you facilitate one of our Well groups or host Well gatherings from time to time? Are you interested in planning a gathering that intersects with one of our core practices? Join us for an evening of conversation, learning and connection on Thursday, August 22nd at 6:30 p.m. at Kevin & Susan's (314 E 5th St, 32206) home. Dinner will be provided & we will meet while we eat. Susan will share a little about "the art of gathering" and we will spend some time syncing calendars, asking questions and listening for ways to support one another. Please RSVP.  

We are hosting another coffee + community meetup on Wednesday, August 21 from 9-10:30 a.m. at Social Grounds (1712 N Main St). Stop by and say hi or join us the entire time.

Writing + community: We have started a new writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others. Our next meetup will happen on Tuesday, August 20th, 10:30 a.m., location TBD. If you plan to join us or have questions, let Mae Beth (maebethragland@gmail.com) know.