We will be connecting with & celebrating our LGBTQ+ neighbors again at this year’s River City Pride Festival on Sunday, October 4th AT 9:30AM - 4PM.

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, October 1st at 12:00 p.m. at The Local (4578 San Jose Blvd.). Contact Cheryl Warner or Deb Westmoreland if you have 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. at Patti’s home (1327 Walnut St.). Please bring a piece of writing you would like to share (a poem, essay, or something else) with the group. We will be offering feedback with one another to encourage us in our writing. 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. 

Each month (usually the 4th Sundays), we intentionally set aside time to connect with God & one another through nature. Sunday, September 27th, we will meet at Dames Point Park (9101 Dames Point Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226), located under the Dames Point Bridge.

We’ll begin gathering at the Pavilion next to the playground at 10:00 am and start our time of reflection at 10:30 am.

**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.

Stone Soup and Autumnal Equinox Gathering are happening at Patti’s & Dana’s house beginning at 6:30pm.

Dinner will be “Stone Soup” over the fire. Stone soup originated from the story of how a community came together to feed and nurture one another through sharing. After we eat, we'll be watching a portion of the new film, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World.

 If you're able, please bring: a chopped veggie to add to the soup,  any other autumn-like food to add to the feast, & an outdoor chair. 

Join us at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E. 8th Street) for our Sunday Gathering. This fall, we will be moving through a series of questions together. We begin coming together at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share.

Join neighbors every 3rd Friday for Greens & Beans on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). This lively community gathering centers around a farm-fresh, chef-prepared meal of greens & beans with a dash of culinary education & a bit of community fun together. If you're able, bring a dish to share. Preparation & culinary ed begin at 6, dinner at 6:30 p.m.

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. 

Join us at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E. 8th Street) for our Sunday Gathering. This fall, we will be moving through a series of questions together. We begin coming together at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share.

Join us at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E. 8th Street) for our Sunday Gathering. This fall, we will be moving through a series of questions together. We begin coming together at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer & reflection at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share.

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, September 3rd at 12:00 p.m. at El Flamboyan Kitchen (3546 Saint Johns Bluff Rd S Unit 202). Contact Cheryl Warner or Deb Westmoreland if you have 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. 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. 

Each 5th Sunday, we rest from the work of making Sunday gathering happen by practicing a Sabbath Sunday. There will be no gathering today.

You've heard of a flash mob, but have you ever heard of a flash farm? Overalls Farm invites us to come together in a flash to continue building up Overalls Farm Three on Saturday, August 29th, 8 a.m.-noon. We'll shovel, we'll spread, we'll plant, we’ll learn; we’ll cultivate community, grow together, and marvel at how ‘many hands make light work! Water and cold drinks available to stay hydrated throughout, but you're welcome to bring along a dish or snack to share. Please sign up HERE to let us know you're coming and if you can bring a few items (like shovels, wheelbarrows, pitchforks, food/drink, etc.). Wear overalls if you have ‘em.

We are gathering at Hanna Park for our annual beach & baptism celebration + time of reflection. We'll begin gathering on the beach at 10 a.m. and start our time of reflection at 10:30 a.m. Please park in Lot P8, bring your own lunch/snacks and be prepared for a $5/ per car fee. Reach out to Susan if you have questions or want to explore this possibility. Learn about how we relate to baptism here.

Join neighbors every 3rd Friday for Greens & Beans on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). This lively community gathering centers around a farm-fresh, chef-prepared meal of greens & beans with a dash of culinary education & a bit of community fun together. If you're able, bring a dish to share. Preparation & culinary ed 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, August 20, 12:00pm at the Riverside Whole Foods (1 Riverside Ave.). Contact Cheryl Warner or Deb Westmoreland if you have 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. This month’s meeting will be hosted at Patti’s home.

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. 

Our parents and other volunteers interested in helping us create space for our children to wonder & grow on Sundays will gather with Amanda for a time of learning, preparation & conversation. The rest of us will either play board games with our children or write notes of encouragement for the Andrew Robinson Elementary 1st grade class we are adopting this school year.

We’re hosting a Welcome Party to celebrate the return of summer travelers, and the start of a new school year, as well as to officially welcome Kathea Bryan into her role as our Community Life Coordinator and Amanda Holder into her role as our Children's Faith & Wonder Coordinator. Join us at 120 E. 8th Street, home of Sanctuary on 8th Street, for a bring-something-to-share brunch celebration. If you have one, please also bring a school-age photo of yourself to share.