Our "Well Transition Team" (Annie, Mary Elizabeth, Patti, Charlie, Linda, Justin, Deb and Susan) will meet again on Tuesday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at Annie’s home.

We are back at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street) this Sunday. We'll start coming together to set up at 10 a.m. and begin our time of community, conversation, scripture + reflection at 10:30 a.m.  As always, feel free to bring brunch-y food to share & join us. As part of this Sunday's gathering, Mary Elizabeth invites our youth to bring their favorite brunch food and join together for a time of community in the outdoor covered space. 

We are hosting our Apirl 14th & 21st Sunday gatherings at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). We'll start coming together to prepare the space at 10 a.m. and begin our time of community, conversation, scripture + reflection at 10:30 a.m.  As always, feel free to bring brunch-y food to share & join us.

Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets over lunch on a Friday each month to plan for the coming months. This month we are meeting on Friday, April 12th at Noon at The Bodega Original (4603 Shirley Ave., 32210). If you would like to get connected to this group, email Lexy Hughes. 

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

Do you have friends, family or neighbors impacted by dementia? Could you benefit from connecting with other caregivers? Join us on Thursday night, April 4th at 6 p.m. at the Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th Street) for an evening of connection and learning.  A pizza and salad dinner will be provided.  The conversation will be led by representatives from the Jax Memory Cafe. Bring your caregiver stories and questions and a neighbor who may need this kind of support. 

Our "Well Transition Team" (Annie, Mary Elizabeth, Patti, Charlie, Linda, Justin, Deb and Susan) was affirmed at our community meeting on March 21st. Our first meeting is happening on Tuesday, April 2nd at 6 p.m. at the Sanctuary on 8th St. (graphic attached)

Join us on Sunday, March 31st at 10:30 a.m. on Overalls Farm 1 (+ the Ballentines's backyard) for a bring-something-to-share Easter brunch + gathering followed by an egg hunt for our children. 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). If weather becomes a threat, we will move our gathering to the Sanctuary on 8th Street.

Here's how you can help make it happen - please let us know how you can help by emailing info@thewellatspringfield.org.
* Bring a table for 6 and/or chairs: We need at least 2 additional 6-ft tables + chairs. If you are bringing a table, please arrive by 10 a.m.
* Be a table host + join our table decorating contest: A few years ago we held an easter bonnet decorating contest. This time we’re having a little fun with table-decorating! We are recruiting 8 table hosts (Patti + Deb are 2, so we just need 6 more). Arrive by 10 a.m. to set your table with tablecloth, spring/easter decorations and anything else you want to bring. Get as creative as you want to be and help us make this a special celebration!
* Bring stuffed easter eggs for our little ones to hunt. Parents, if you have requests of what not to include, please let us know!
* Bring one of these additional items: Drinks (tea, water, etc.), A cooler of ice

Our March Church in the Wild will happen on Overalls Farm 3 on Sunday, March 24th at 10:30 a.m. Nathan will have a couple of farm projects prepared (clearing, planting, etc.) for those who are able.

Bring water, a sun hat and a chair (if you prefer not to sit on the ground). If you've got one, bring a wheelbarrow and/or pitchfork. We've got some mulch to move! 

We are hosting a community meeting on Thursday, March 21th at 6:30 p.m. at Susan and Kevin's home (314 E. 5th St.) to discuss and decide on our next steps in co-creating community gathering space on Overalls Farm 3. Topics will include: hearing and deciding on a proposal, affirming our "transition team" and clarifying practical ways we can support through our time & resources.  Email Susan if you would like a copy of the proposal beforehand. You can find more background info and how we fit into the larger vision for Overalls Farm 3 in this working sponsorship document. 

Our book club will gather again on Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 p.m. at Aardwolf (1461 Hendricks Ave.) to discuss The Collected Regrets of Clover: A Novel, by Mikki Brammer. If you have questions, contact Susan Schremp.

We begin coming together on the back patio of Hyperion Brewing Co. at 10 a.m. for a bring-something-to-share brunch + community and start our time of story, scripture, prayer & conversation at 10:30 a.m.

We are invited to learn more about the results of our community Alzheimer's study this Saturday, March 16th at 11 a.m. at the New Town Success Zone 1401 Grunthal St., 32209 (next to Edward Waters College). If you have questions, contact Tina Logan (904)651-5075.

POSTPONED TO MARCH 21st - We are hosting a community meeting on Wednesday, March 13th at 6:30 p.m. at Susan and Kevin's home (314 E. 5th St.) to discuss and decide on our next steps in co-creating community gathering space on Overalls Farm 3. Topics will include: hearing and deciding on a proposal, affirming our "transition team" and clarifying practical ways we can support through our time & resources.  Email Susan if you would like a copy of the proposal beforehand. You can find more background info and how we fit into the larger vision for Overalls Farm 3 in this working sponsorship document. 

We begin coming together on the back patio of Hyperion Brewing Co. at 10 a.m. for a bring-something-to-share brunch + community and start our time of story, scripture, prayer & conversation at 10:30 a.m.

We begin coming together on the back patio of Hyperion Brewing Co. at 10 a.m. for a bring-something-to-share brunch + community and start our time of story, scripture, prayer & conversation at 10:30 a.m. As part of our Lent Sunday gathering series, we will host a conversation with special guest, Nada Frazier, RCSWI, MSW. Among other things, Nada will share about her work as a Certified End-of-Life Doula and what it has been teaching her - and can teach us - about letting go.

The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is uniting people across Florida to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality of religious nationalism. A nationally coordinated march is happening in 31 state capitols including Tallahassee, on Saturday, March 2nd (gather at 10 am, march at 11 am).  If you are interested in participating, email Mary Elizabeth. More details and registration can be found here.

We are hosting a conversation with parents of young children (and any else who wants to join) to brainstorm ways we can cultivate community & spirituality with our children. We are meeting on Overalls Farm 1 on Weds., February 28th at 6 p.m. Bring a dish to share and join us! 

Once a month, we gather outdoors to connect with God, one another & the earth by communing in nature. Our February Church in the Wild will take place Sunday, February 25th at Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens (1445 Millcoe Rd, 32225) at 10:30am. Bring a folding chair or blanket. If you have questions, email Lexy.

Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets over lunch on the Friday following each Church in the Wild to plan for the coming months. This month we are meeting earlier than usual because we anticipate that the schedule for March may need some additional thought and planning. Therefore, our next meeting is happening this Friday, Feb 23rd at noon at The French Pantry (63001-1 Powers Ave, 32217). If you would like to get connected to this group, email Lexy Hughes. 

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 20th from 6-8pm at the Sanctuary on 8th St (120 E. 8th St.). We'll start with a brown bag (i.e. bring your own or bring something to share) dinner at 6pm and then move into our time of planning upcoming Neighborhood Commons activities at 6:30pm.

We'll revisit previous ideas and make room for new ones. We hope to see you there! Bring an openness to listening & sharing ideas, and a friend who might appreciate this kind of space. 

We will be gathering on Sunday, February 18th at Hyperion Brewing Company. We begin coming together at 10 a.m. for a bring-something-to-share brunch + community and start our time of story, scripture, prayer & conversation at 10:30 a.m.

We’ll welcome Lent with a bring-something-to-share dinner on Overalls Farm 1 on February 14th at 6:30 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.

We will be gathering on Sunday, February 11th at Hyperion Brewing Company. We begin coming together at 10am for a bring-something-to-share brunch + community and start our time of story, scripture, prayer, & candle-lighting at 10:30am.

As most of you know, our beloved Hyperion is closing its doors at the end of March. We are beyond grateful for all the ways this space has shaped us. On Sunday, February, 4th, we are hosting a community conversation to begin dreaming together about what The Well + Overalls Farm 3 space sharing could look like.

We'll start coming together at 10am and begin at 10:30. Bring your questions, ideas and something brunch-y to share and join us as we prepare to transition from Hyperion and look toward the future together.

Our next vision team meeting is happening on Thursday, February 1st, 6-8pm at Patti & Dana's home (1327 Walnut Street). We'll start with dinner at 6pm, and begin discussion at 6:30pm.

Our book club will gather again on January 30th at 6:30pm at Susan & Kevin’s home (314 Walnut St.) to discuss David Brooks' latest book, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen. If you have questions, contact Susan Schremp.

We will be gathering on Sunday, January 28th at Hyperion Brewing Company. We begin coming together at 10am for a bring-something-to-share brunch + community and start our time of story, scripture, prayer, & candle-lighting at 10:30am.

Mark your calendar for our next planning meeting where we will continue to brainstorm ideas for the community. This will take place Tuesday, January 23rd from 6-8pm at the Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E. 8th Street). We'll start with a brown bag (i.e. bring your own or bring something to share) dinner at 6pm and then move into our time of planning upcoming Neighborhood Commons activities at 6:30pm.