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).

Join us every 3rd Friday for Greens & Beans on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street). This month, we’ll gather on Friday, May 15th 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.

This month, stick around after dinner for “field day” fun together. Feel free to bring an outdoor, family-friendly game 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. 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).

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.

NOTE: CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR THIS TUESDAY

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 Artessence (1505 N. Main Street). 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. We have explored trails, parks & beaches, hosted farm work days, and even kayaked together. Our April Church in the Wild will take place at the UNF Trails. We will begin gathering at 10 a.m. and start our time together at 10:30 am. Meet us at the picnic tables near the Red Maple Boardwalk sign. The area is wheelchair accessible. Parking and trail info is located beside Building 52 (Parking Services).

Directions:

From I-295: Exit UNF Drive. Turn right into the driveway of Parking Lot 100 just before Eco Road. You'll see canoes and the Parking Service building (#52). If missing that driveway, turn right onto Eco Road and take the first right into Parking Lot 100. Parking is free on the weekends. Restrooms are located in the parking lot near the Parking Service building. We will meet at the Red Maple Boardwalk area. NO DOGS ARE ALLOWED. (Of note, if using GPS, the trails are in a different location than the UNF Nature Trails Building further down UNF Drive).

From Kernan: turn onto Alumni Drive. Turn left on University of North Florida Dr S. Turn left into Parking Lot 100 just before UNF Drive.

**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. at Artessence in Springfield. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions.

Sunday Gathering + Art : Last Sunday, we reflected on these images of aliveness together. Join us inside Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E. 8th Street) this Sunday, April 19th, as we lean into our core value of creativity and continue exploring what "aliveness" looks like through art. We'll begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of creating together at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share. 

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, April 17th 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.

This month, we are hosting a “spring + earth day celebration”, which will include the dedication of new outdoor musical instruments at the Sanctuary on 8th Street and a clothing swap station. If you have some used, but still in good condition clothing to swap, bring it with you.

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, April 16th at 12:30 p.m. at Saleya Riviera Cafe (2006 San Marco Blvd). Please contact Victoria Minteer if you have questions (vic197038@hotmail.com) or to RSVP.

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 Thursdays at 11 a.m. at Artessence in Springfield. Contact Tim Kerr (904-553-0639) with questions. *This will be the first gathering to discuss Holy Envy - if you’re able, read the first chapter beforehand (or just come for the camaraderie & discussion!).

Join us on Overalls Farm Three (125 E 7th Street) for our Sunday Gathering. We begin coming together over coffee & conversation at 10 a.m., then move into our time of scripture, story & reflection together at 10:30 a.m. As always, feel free to bring something breakfast-y to share. Picnic table seating is available or you can bring your own chair. Parking, restrooms & weather backup space are available at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E. 8th St.).

The Well has entered the Springfield Chili Cookoff! Stop by the Historic Springfield Society at 7th and Silver St. from 1-4 p.m. to enjoy chili made by reps from local non-profits and vote for your favorite. You can purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springfield-chili-cookoff-jacksonville-2026-tickets-1984804845723

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. 

Join us starting March 2nd for *6 consecutive Mondays / 6:30 Doors Open / 7 p.m. Start time

Navigating faith shifts, religious trauma and deconstruction can be a long, lonely road. This six-session group offers a supportive space to share stories, reflect together, and process what we’re navigating—including the good, the hard, the heavy and the hopeful parts.

Whether you’re still unraveling, rebuilding, or simply curious about how others are navigating similar shifts, we’d love for you to join us.

*Attend the sessions you are able to attend.

About our facilitator: Brooks Decker is a writer, artist, and mental health counselor. She spent many years deeply involved in non-denominational Christianity, both to her benefit and detriment. She has spent the past decade in some version of deconstruction, having comfortably landed with more questions than answers. You can learn more about her here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/brooks-decker-jacksonville-fl/1165780