
Upcoming events.

Book Signing
Bec Cranford, friend of The Well & part of the Wild Goose community, will be visiting Jax. on Saturday, April 5th and is hosting a book signing of her book, The Bapticostal Misfit, at Happy Medium Book Cafe (2724 Park St.) 4 p.m. Stop by and enjoy time with Bec & pick up a copy of her new book!

Sunday Gathering on Overalls Farm Three
We will host our April 6th gathering outdoors on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. You are welcome to bring breakfast food to share and in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own coffee mug. Some picnic table seating will be available - if you prefer and/or to provide abundant seating, please bring an outdoor chair. Our current theme is “Weaving Our Way Toward Wholeness”. you can find our playlist for this season here, and our gathering guide is available here by Saturday.
*Parking is available at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th St) or on the street in front of the farm.

Writing & Community
Writing + community: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others 2 Tuesdays a month at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St.) at 10:30 a.m. If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know.

Sunday Gathering on Overalls Farm Three
We will host our April 13th gathering outdoors on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. You are welcome to bring breakfast food to share and in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own coffee mug. Some picnic table seating will be available - if you prefer and/or to provide abundant seating, please bring an outdoor chair. Our current theme is “Weaving Our Way Toward Wholeness”. you can find our playlist for this season here, and our gathering guide is available here by Saturday.
*Parking is available at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th St) or on the street in front of the farm.

Writing & Community
Writing + community: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others 2 Tuesdays a month at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St.) at 10:30 a.m. If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know.

Well Book Club
Mark your calendars now for our next book club gathering on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 p.m. We'll be discussing Richard Rohr's newly released book, The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage. Join us at Aarwolf Brewery (1461 Hendricks Ave). Contact Susan Schremp if you have questions.

Camping Retreat at Gold Head
Our Fall camping retreat will take place at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park, October 24-26, 2025. We recommend that you reserve your cabin, tent site, or RV site ASAP. The hospitality cabin is #110 and the closest tent and RV sites are in the Lake Loop, which are walking distance away. Don’t delay, get your cabin or other site right away. More details to come.
Website: Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park | Florida State Parks
Short video about the park: https://youtu.be/tNq-9GY7YlY

Church in the Wild
Each 4th Sunday, we gather outdoors to connect with God, one another & the earth by communing in nature. On March 30th, we will gather at Tillie Fowler Park (7000 Roosevelt Blvd) at 10:30 am to reflect on nature, faith, and our relationships with others. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs to enjoy this special time.
DIRECTIONS
The entrance to the park is located directly opposite NAS JAX, across Roosevelt Blvd. You will then follow the lime green highlighted road in your car. Try to park near the end of the road loop. We will gather near the Island Trail trailhead.

Springfield Walking Tour
Join The Jaxson in partnership with Neighborhood Commons and One Health Springfield for a morning walking tour exploring Historic Springfield. Springfield is home to some of Jacksonville’s best examples of historic architecture and important historical sites. In recent years Springfield's walkable streets and attractive buildings have made it one of the hottest neighborhoods in the Urban Core, and as a result, it has seen considerable change, including new development and the pressures of gentrification and displacement. The tour will explore the iconic neighborhood's history and the trends shaping its future. This 90-minute walking tour will begin at Overalls Farm Three (125 E. 7th Street), March 29th, 10 a.m. and will conclude with a brown bag lunch on the farm. Parking is available on the street or at Sanctuary on 8th Street. This is a free event. Please register via Eventbrite here.

Wild Folk Lunch Meetup
Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets monthly over lunch at various 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, March 28th at Noon at Blueberry Artisan Bakery & Cafe (3247 Beach Blvd). If you would like to get connected to this group, email Lexy Hughes.

Sunday Gathering on Overalls Farm Three
We will host our March 23rd gathering outdoors on *Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. You are welcome to bring breakfast food to share and in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own coffee mug. Some picnic table seating will be available - if you prefer and/or to provide abundant seating, please bring an outdoor chair. Our current theme is “Weaving Our Way Toward Wholeness”. you can find our playlist for this season here, and our gathering guide is available here by Saturday.
*Parking is available at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th St) or on the street in front of the farm.

Greens & Beans with Neighborhood Commons
Join us on every 3rd Friday for Greens & Beans with Neighborhood Commons on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). Our next gathering happens Friday, March 21st at 6 p.m. This lively community gathering will center around a farm-fresh, chef-prepared meal of greens & beans with a dash of culinary education. .If you're able, bring a dish to share and a folding chair. Preparation will begin at 6, dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Writing & Community
Writing + community: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others 2 Tuesdays a month at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St.) at 10:30 a.m. If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know.

Sabbath Sunday
Each 5th Sunday, instead of hosting a gathering, we invite everyone to enjoy the gift of rest.

Lead Team Meeting
Our Well Lead Team (Mary Elizabeth, Patti, Charlie, Linda, Justin, Adrien, Deb and Susan) meets monthly. We begin with a bring-something-to-share dinner at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 move into a time of planning the next steps of our life together.

ARE It Takes a Village Breakfast
One of the ways we partner with our neighborhood school is to help host a monthly gathering for Andrew Robinson Elementary parents & caregivers to connect and learn together. Our next “It Takes a Village” breakfast is happening on Wednesday, March 12th at 8 a.m. If you would like to contribute a breakfast item (breakfast casserole, fruit, bagels, muffins, etc.), please let Susan know. Items can be dropped off at the school between 7:30-8 a.m.

Well Book Club
Mark your calendars now for our next book club gathering on Tuesday, March 11th at 6:30 p.m. We'll be discussing It Was Never About a Hotdog and a Coke (A Personal Account of the 1960 sit-in Demonstrations in Jacksonville, Florida and AX Handle Saturday) by local author and civil rights activist, Rodney L. Hurst, Sr. Join us at Aarwolf Brewery (1461 Hendricks Ave). Contact Susan Schremp if you have questions.

Sunday Gathering on Overalls Farm Three
We will host our March 9th gathering outdoors on *Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. You are welcome to bring breakfast food to share and in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own coffee mug. Some picnic table seating will be available - if you prefer and/or to provide abundant seating, please bring an outdoor chair. Our current theme is “Weaving Our Way Toward Wholeness”. you can find our playlist for this season here, and our gathering guide is available here by Saturday.
*Parking is available at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th St) or on the street in front of the farm.

Ash Wednesday on Overalls Farm
We’ll welcome Lent with a bring-something-to-share dinner on Overalls Farm 1 on March 5th at 6 p.m. The farm is located behind 133 W. 3rd St. Park on the street & enter through the alley behind the house (just around the corner on Silver St). We will close our dinner with a short time of reflection and the opportunity to receive ashes.

Writing & Community
Writing + community: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others 2 Tuesdays a month at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St.) at 10:30 a.m. If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know.

Sunday Gathering on Overalls Farm Three
We will host our March 2nd gathering outdoors on *Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. You are welcome to bring breakfast food to share and in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own coffee mug. Some picnic table seating will be available - if you prefer and/or to provide abundant seating, please bring an outdoor chair. Our current theme is “Weaving Our Way Toward Wholeness”. you can find our playlist for this season here, and our gathering guide is available here by Saturday.
*Parking is available at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th St) or on the street in front of the farm.

Parenting dinner + dialogue
As our faith, families and worldviews evolve, so does our parenting. We are hosting another potluck dinner & discussion on Wednesday, February 26th, 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.

Church in the Wild
Most 4th Sundays, we intentionally set aside time to connect with God & one another through nature. We have explored parks, beaches, and even kayaked together. Our February Church in the Wild is happening on Sunday, February 23rd, at 10:30 a.m. at Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Bring a folding chair or blanket if you have one, veer left after you enter the park and look for us just past the picnic tables. If you have questions, email Lexy.

Greens & Beans with Neighborhood Commons
Join us on Friday, February 21st at 6 p.m. on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). This lively community gathering will center around a farm-fresh, chef-prepared meal of greens & beans with a dash of culinary education, followed by a screening of the film, Common Ground. All are welcome. If you're able, bring a dish to share and a folding chair. Preparation will begin at 6, dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by the film screening.

Wild Folk Lunch Meetup
Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets monthly over lunch at various 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, February 21st at Noon at Ten Seconds Rice Noodle & Ramen (3520 St. Johns Bluff, FL 32246). If you would like to get connected to this group, email Lexy Hughes.

ARE It Takes a Village Breakfast
One of the ways we partner with our neighborhood school is to help host a monthly gathering for Andrew Robinson Elementary parents & caregivers to connect and learn together. Our next “It Takes a Village” breakfast is happening on Wednesday, Feb. 19th at 8 a.m. If you would like to contribute a breakfast item (breakfast casserole, fruit, bagels, muffins, etc.), please let Susan know. Items can be dropped off at the school between 7:30-8 a.m.

Sunday Gathering
We will host our February 16th gathering indoors at 120 E. 8th Street. We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. You are welcome to bring breakfast food to share and in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own coffee mug.

Lead Team Meeting
Our Well Lead Team (Mary Elizabeth, Patti, Charlie, Linda, Justin, Adrien, Deb and Susan) meets monthly. We begin with a bring-something-to-share dinner at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 move into a time of planning the next steps of our life together.

Art for Breakfast: Coffee & Painting
Come and join for painting, coffee and a morning treat in an #ArtforBreakfast gathering on Tuesday, February 11th. We will meet at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St., 32206) and enjoy creating together. Bring art supplies (any medium), brushers, black pen/sharpie, and paper. We will just be together and paint. No experience necessary. If you don’t have paint supplies we will have some to share.

Sunday Gathering
We will host our February 9th gathering indoors at 120 E. 8th Street. We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. You are welcome to bring breakfast food to share and in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own coffee mug.

Writing & Community
Writing + community: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others. If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know.

Sunday Gathering
We will host our February 2nd gathering indoors at 120 E. 8th Street. We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. You are welcome to bring breakfast food to share and in the spirit of sustainability, we encourage you to bring your own coffee mug.

Newcomers Gathering
Are you new to our community and want to learn more about us & connect with others who are also new? Are you not so new, but want to get to know some of our newcomers? Bring your stories & questions & join us on Thursday evening, January 30th at 7 p.m. at Undine’s home (223 W. 7th Street) for an evening of dessert & conversation. If you would like to bring a dessert to share, please let Undine know (text 904-710-5295).

Church in the Wild
Most 4th Sundays, we intentionally set aside time to connect with God & one another through nature. We have explored parks, beaches, and even kayaked together. Our January Church in the Wild is happening on Sunday, January 26th, at 10: 30 a.m. at Ben and Laurel Wooley’s home (1330 Ponte Vedra Boulevard) which is located on the Guana Reserve.
The Wooley's have a long narrow driveway. If you can stay awhile pull up close to the house. There is a gravel area near the road (A1A) for a few folks that want to leave early. Pack a lunch and stay awhile. If you're a birder, bring binoculars. If it is cold you can enjoy nature through the windows. If you have questions, email Lexy.

ARE It Takes a Village Breakfast
DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER & SCHOOL CLOSURE THIS EVENT IS CANCELED. One of the ways we partner with our neighborhood school is to help host a monthly gathering for Andrew Robinson Elementary parents & caregivers to connect and learn together. Our next “It Takes a Village” breakfast is happening on Wednesday, January 22nd at 8 a.m. If you would like to contribute a breakfast item (breakfast casserole, fruit, bagels, muffins, etc.), please let Susan know. Items can be dropped off at the school between 7:30-8 a.m.

Writing & Community
Writing + community: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others. If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know.

Sunday Gathering
Join us on Overalls Farm 3 (125 E. 7th Street) for our Sunday Gathering. We’ll start coming together on the farm for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. Some bench seating will be available & we ask those who are able to bring an outdoor chair. Parking and weather backup space (don’t worry, we are paying attention to cold weather) are available at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th Street).