We will be gathering indoors during the summer months (120 E. 8th Street, home of Sanctuary on 8th Street). We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of conversation, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share. Info about our current “Consider the Birds” theme can be found here.

Our Well Lead Team (Patti, Cheryl, Michelle, Ben, Laurel and Susan) meets monthly. We begin with dinner at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 move into a time of planning the next steps of our life together.

Story & Soul: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others twice a month at 10:00 a.m. at Patti’s home (1327 Walnut St.). We begin with a time of sharing food & conversation at 10, then start writing at 10:30 a.m. If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com), know. 

We will be gathering indoors during the summer months (120 E. 8th Street, home of Sanctuary on 8th Street). We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of conversation, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share. Info about our current “Consider the Birds” theme can be found here.

Each month (usually the 4th Sundays), we intentionally set aside time to connect with God & one another through nature. We have explored trails, parks & beaches, hosted farm work days, and even kayaked together. Our June Church in the Wild will take place at Hanna Park (Pavilion 4) and will be facilitated by Elizabeth Filippelli, Conservation Director of Duval Audubon Society. She will lead us in a meditative walk, provide education about bird conservation, and lead us in a hands-on activity.

We will begin gathering at 10 a.m. and start our time together at 10:30 am. Do note that there is a $5 park entrance fee. If this creates a financial challenge for you, please let us know so we can cover that cost. Feel free to bring beach gear and stick around afterward to enjoy the park!

**If this is your first CITW gathering, welcome! During most CITW gatherings, we begin with some kind of centering readings, then are sent into nature to listen. We bring back a "sermon from the wild" (what did we hear/see/notice? what was nature inviting us to know/be/do?) and return for a time of sharing. Here is a sample gathering guide.

Join this weekly gathering for thoughtful discussion, community, and a bit of holy imagination sparked by Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Holy Envy. Tim Kerr & Charlie Tisdale are co-coordinating this group, and they meet on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in Springfield. This Thursday, we’ll be discussing chapter 7. Come if you have read or just want to join the conversation. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions.

Story & Soul: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others twice a month at 10:00 a.m. (note new, earlier start time!). We will be meeting at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St.). If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

We will be gathering indoors during the summer months (120 E. 8th Street, home of Sanctuary on 8th Street). We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of conversation, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share. Info about our current “Consider the Birds” theme can be found here.

Greens & Beans: Juneteenth Stories & Splash Night Edition is happening Friday, June 19th, 6-8 p.m. on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). We'll have a picture-book reading of the campaign to make Juneteenth a national holiday, and then (while the kids enjoy waterslide fun), we'll have a few elders share stories from their roots in Hansontown, the historically black neighborhood originally founded as an agricultural community for freed people in the aftermath of the Civil War.

If you're able, bring a dish to share. Preparation with a dash of culinary ed will begin at 6, dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets monthly over lunch at various local restaurants to enjoy good food & conversation, and to plan for upcoming Church in the Wild gatherings. Our next Wild Folk lunch will happen on Thursday, June 18th at 12:30 p.m. at Naked Kitchen (2336 N. Liberty St.). Contact Cheryl Warner or Deb Westmoreland if you have questions.

Join this weekly gathering for thoughtful discussion, community, and a bit of holy imagination sparked by Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Holy Envy. Tim Kerr & Charlie Tisdale are co-coordinating this group and they meet on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in Springfield. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions.

Join us for a time of connection and to learn more about one of our "loving our neighbor" partner, Amani Sasa, in Uganda. Missy Ward Angalla, founder & Co-director of Amani Sasa will be joininig us for *a dinner meetup on Tuesday, June 16th at 6:30 p.m. at Anejo Cocina in San Marco (2039 Hendricks Ave, Ste 211).

You can learn more about Amani Sasa here:
https://www.amanisasa.org/

*be prepared to cover the cost of your meal 

We will be gathering indoors during the summer months (120 E. 8th Street, home of Sanctuary on 8th Street). We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of conversation, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. This Sunday, Joni Roberts of Evolution University will be facilitating our gathering. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share. Info about our current “Consider the Birds” theme can be found here.

Location change for this Thursday: Meeting at Naked Kitchen (2336 North Liberty St.) for lunch.

Join this weekly gathering for thoughtful discussion, community, and a bit of holy imagination sparked by Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Holy Envy. Tim Kerr & Charlie Tisdale are co-coordinating this group and they meet on Thursdays at 11 a.m. in Springfield. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions.

Story & Soul: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others twice a month at 10:00 a.m. (note new, earlier start time!). We will be meeting at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St.). If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

We will be gathering indoors during the summer months (120 E. 8th Street, home of Sanctuary on 8th Street). We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of conversation, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share. Info about our current “Consider the Birds” theme can be found here.

Join this weekly gathering for thoughtful discussion, community, and a bit of holy imagination. This week, our Thursday Theologians will be participating in an Interfaith Dialogue hosted by the Sikh Society of Northeast Florida from 10-11 a.m. This open community dialogue brings together people of all faiths—and no faith—to connect, listen, and learn from one another in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding. ALL are welcome. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions.

Each month (usually the 4th Sundays), we intentionally set aside time to connect with God & one another through nature. We have explored trails, parks & beaches, hosted farm work days, and even kayaked together. Our March Church in the Wild will take place at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park (7000 Roosevelt Blvd., see below). Do note, CITW is happening on the 5th Sunday this month.

**If this is your first CITW gathering, welcome! During most CITW gatherings, we begin with some kind of centering readings, then are sent into nature to listen. We bring back a "sermon from the wild" (what did we hear/see/notice? what was nature inviting us to know/be/do?) and return for a time of sharing. Here is a sample gathering guide.

DIRECTIONS for this Sunday —

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.

Join this weekly gathering for thoughtful discussion, community, and a bit of holy imagination sparked by Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Holy Envy. Tim Kerr & Charlie Tisdale are co-coordinating this group and they meet on Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Artessence in Springfield. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions.

Our Well Lead Team (Patti, Cheryl, Michelle, Ben, Laurel and Susan) meets monthly. We begin with dinner at 6 p.m. and at 6:30 move into a time of planning the next steps of our life together.

Story & Soul: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others twice a month at 10:00 a.m. (note new, earlier start time!). We will be meeting at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St.). If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

 “Rest is an act of defiance…It’s the audacity to face the demands of this world and proclaim, We will not be owned.” —Cole Arthur Riley

We can’t trade empty for empty

We must go to the waterfall

For there’s a break in the cup that holds love

Inside us all

—David Wilcox

Since The Well started, rest has been an important part of our rhythm of life. Rest is not a reward for working hard; it’s a gift meant for everyone. It is an act of resistance to grind culture, which tells us we are only worth what we produce.

Instead of hosting a gathering this Sunday, we invite everyone to receive the gift of rest.

What does rest look like for you? It might look like unscheduled time with yourself, a loved one, or a neighbor. It might look like wandering or playing or reading or communing with the Creator by digging in the dirt or walking in the woods. Participating in sabbath might also look like making rest possible for someone who desperately needs it.

Sabbath can offer us space to look back and reflect on what has been giving us life and what has been depleting our bodies, souls, and minds — and our relationships. It can be room for those of us who define ourselves by our doing to “go to the waterfall”.

However you spend this Sunday, please know that you are beloved & your worth was never dependent on your doing.

Update: We will be INSIDE 120 E. 8th Street tomorrow.

We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of conversation, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share.  Weather permitting, we will gather outdoors on Overalls Farm Three (125 E. 7th Street). Info about our current theme can be found here.

Restrooms, parking & weather backup space are available at 120 E. 8th Street (home of Sanctuary on 8th Street).

Our Church in the Wild planning group (the ”Wild Folk”) meets monthly over lunch at various local restaurants to enjoy good food & conversation, and to plan for upcoming Church in the Wild gatherings. This month's Wild Folk lunch will happen on Thursday, May 14th at 12:30 p.m. at La Nota (3809 Southside Service Road). Contact Cheryl Warner or Deb Westmoreland if you have questions.

Join this weekly gathering for thoughtful discussion, community, and a bit of holy imagination sparked by Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Holy Envy. Tim Kerr & Charlie Tisdale are co-coordinating this group and they meet on Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Artessence in Springfield. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions.

Our book club meets again on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30 p.m. at Juice Wine Bar. We'll be discussing The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali.

Come if you read all or part of the book or just want to listen in. If you have questions or would like to share book recommendations, reach out to Susan Schremp.

[In July, we'll be hosting a bird-themed book club (more details to come) & in September, we'll be reading Good Soil by Jeff Chu.]

Story & Soul: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others twice a month at 10:00 a.m. (note new, earlier start time!). We will be meeting at Patti’s house (1327 Walnut St.). If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of conversation, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share.  Weather permitting, we will gather outdoors on Overalls Farm Three (125 E. 7th Street). Info about our current theme can be found here.

Restrooms, parking & weather backup space are available at 120 E. 8th Street (home of Sanctuary on 8th Street).

Join this weekly gathering for thoughtful discussion, community, and a bit of holy imagination sparked by Barbara Brown Taylor’s book, Holy Envy. Tim Kerr & Charlie Tisdale are co-coordinating this group and they meet on Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Artessence in Springfield. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions.

We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of conversation, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share.  Weather permitting, we will gather outdoors on Overalls Farm Three (125 E. 7th Street). Info about our current theme can be found here.

Restrooms, parking & weather backup space are available at 120 E. 8th Street (home of Sanctuary on 8th Street).