Join us at 120 E. 8th St. (home to Sanctuary on 8th 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.

Our annual Well budget planning workshop is happening on Tuesday evening, October 7th at 6:30 p.m. at Kevin & Susan's Home (314 E. 5th St.). Active Well participants who would like to help us create an annual budget that reflects our priorities are welcome to join. Feel free to bring dinner & eat while we meet. RSVP to Patti Peeples.

We will be connecting with & celebrating our LGBTQ+ neighbors again at this year’s River City Pride Festival on Saturday, October 4th from noon-6 p.m. Let Deb know if you can help set up at 10 a.m. and/or if you plan to join us in creating celebratory space for part or all of the day.

Story & Soul: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others 2 Tuesdays a month at 10:30 a.m. 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. 

Our annual beach + baptism day will happen on Sunday, September 28th at Hanna Park. This is our “church in the wild” this month. 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 and be prepared for a $5/ per car fee.  If you are curious about baptism, you can learn more here. Reach out to Susan if you have questions or want to explore this possibility.

Join us on Saturday, September 27th at 11 a.m. at Overalls Farm One (133 W. 3rd St.) as we gather to celebrate Justin & Adrien Lasater's baby-on-the-way over brunch, coffee & tea.  If you would like to contribute something brunchy, let Mary Elizabeth know (904-859-8011). If you would like to bring a gift, you can find gift registries here & here. 

Our Well Lead Team (Patti, Charlie, Linda, Justin, Adrien, Deb, Cheryl 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.

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's Wild Folk lunch will be on Wednesday, Sept 24 at 12:30 p.m. We will be lunching at Casa Iberica, 7035 Philips Hwy Suite 3, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Please contact Victoria Minteer at 208-329-4644 to RSVP.

This Sunday gatherings are happening outdoors on Farm Three (125 E 7th St). 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. 

*This Sunday, we will be celebrating & reflecting on the fall equinox, and making "stone soup" together. Stone soup originated from a story of how a community came together to feed and nurture one another through sharing. That's what we'll do.   Please bring a pre-chopped veggie to add to the soup & whatever else you want to bring (bread, other sides, etc.). Parking is available on the street in front of the farm or at Sanctaury on 8th St (120 E 8th St). Some picnic table seating is available - if you prefer, bring an outdoor chair.

Story & Soul: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others 2 Tuesdays a month at 10:30 a.m. If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. Please note: the location for this meeting’s location has been moved to Happy Brew (3200 Hendricks Ave).

As our faith, families and worldviews evolve, so does our parenting. We are hosting another potluck lunch & conversation on after our September 14th Sunday gathering at Justin & Adrien’s (1249 N. Market St.) to share the questions, struggles & wisdom we are experiencing in our roles as parents. This month will include conversation about “wholehearted parenting” as well as how we can create dedicate space to nurture our children’s spirituality. 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.

Our Sunday gatherings are happening at 120 E. 8th St. (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). 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.  You can find our playlist here and share YOUR ideas for this season here. 

*This Sunday, we are hosting some community conversations that will help guide our prioroties for the coming year of The Well’s life together.

Our next dinner planning meeting for Neighborhood Commons is coming up on Wednesday, September 10th, 6-8 p.m. at Susan's home (314 E. 5th St.).  Bring a dish to share and we'll eat, meet & chat about our plans for the coming months. Please RSVP. 

Our "Summer of Sharing" Sunday gatherings are happening at 120 E. 8th St. (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). 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.  You can find our playlist here and share YOUR ideas for this season here. 

*This Sunday, we are hosting some sharing-themed stations meant to inspire contemplation & action. Included among them will be space for swapping books, games & puzzles. Bring what you can and leave with something to enjoy.

Story & Soul: 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. 

Join us for the Ribbon Cutting & Opening Celebration of the First Coast Urban Ag FunGardens—Springfield's first agro-botanical play space—happening from dawnn to dusk on Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)! Enjoy a day of play, learning, and community as we grow a greener, healthier future together. Neighborhood Commons is hosting a shaded activity station from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. If you can volunteer for all or part of that time, please sign up here. Find our more about Fist Coast Urban Ag here and their Amazon wish list here.

Since The Well started, rest has been an important part of our rhythm of life. Each 5th Sunday, instead of hosting a gathering, we invite everyone to receive the gift of rest. Rest no doubt looks different for each of us. As you set aside work, it may look like taking a stroll alone or enjoying leisure time with loved ones or listening to music or reconnecting with a hobby. It may look like a morning at the beach or a really long nap. Whatever it is, we pray you experience a real rest & we look forward to being together again next Sunday.

Each 4th Sunday, we gather outdoors to connect with God, one another & the earth by communing in nature. During the warm summer months, these gatherings happen near water. On August 24th, we will meet at Hanna Park for another beach day together! We’ll start gathering at 10 a.m. and begin our time of reflection at 10:30 a.m. Please bring your own lunch and be prepared for a $5/ per car fee. Park in Lot P8 and meet us on the beach for a family-friendly time of fun together!

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 will be hosted by Amanda Holder at her home and farm on Friday, August 22nd  (15459 Stokes Road, Macclenny, FL 32063). If you'd like to car pool &/or caravan, please meet us at Susan's house by 11:50am (314 E 5th, Jacksonville, FL 32206). We will be leaving promptly at 12pm. Please contact Victoria Minteer at 208-329-4644 to RSVP.

Do you volunteer regularly to greet, set up or host Sunday gatherings? Do you facilitate one of our Well groups or have an idea for a group that intersects with our core values & practices? Join us for an evening of dinner, conversation, learning and connection on Thursday, August 21st at 6 p.m. at Kevin & Susan's (314 E 5th St, 32206) home. Please RSVP.  Dinner will be provided.

Story & Soul: We host a writing group for those looking for encouragement, camaraderie & space to practice writing alongside others 2 Tuesdays a month at 10:30 a.m. We will be meeting at Darlyn’s home (8472 Concord Blvd. W.  Jacksonville, FL 32208). If you plan to join us or have questions, let our facilitator, Mae Beth Ragland (maebethragland@gmail.com) know. 

Here are directions:
If you drive North on Main Street from Springfield, turn left on Tallulah. It turns into Edgewood Avenue after you drive under the I-95 overpass
Or you can take I-95 to Exit #357. Either way, please use these directions, as GPS will lead you astray in Lake Forest:
From I-95, head west on Edgewood Ave. Just past the Amoco station, turn right on Bunker Hill Blvd, then take the first right onto Concord Blvd. Our house is approximately 1 mile ahead, on the right. (DO NOT turn onto Concord Court, no matter what GPS says. There is a wall that would prevent access to our property.) Your destination is on the right; third house past Concord Court. There is a long gravel driveway to a 2-story yellow house.
You will know you're there when you see the River of Grass sign. Darlyn's cell is 407.312.3591 if you nee additional help.

Our "Summer of Sharing" Sunday gatherings are happening at 120 E. 8th St. (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). 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.  You can find our playlist here and share YOUR ideas for this season here. 

Our Well Lead Team (Patti, Charlie, Linda, Justin, Adrien, Deb, Cheryl 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.

Our "Summer of Sharing" Sunday gatherings are happening at 120 E. 8th St. (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street). 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.  You can find our playlist here and share YOUR ideas for this season here. 

Our book club has chosen its summer fiction read: The Humans by Matt Haig. Join us on Tuesday, August 5th at 6:30 p.m. at Juice Wine Bar (1744 N. Main St., in the old Hyperion space) for our discussion. 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 for fall, reach out to Susan Schremp.

Story & Soul: 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. 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are unable to meet at Sanctuary on 8th Street this Sunday. If there is anything we know how to do, it's how to make lemonade out of .  Our kind neighbors at Crispy's Jax (1735 N. Main Street) are accommodating us for a community *lunch in their upstairs area at 11 a.m. We'll enjoy food & conversation as well as space to share our celebrations & concerns AND our donations for The Sanctuary on 8th Street.

As a reminder, we are collecting the following items in support of the Sanctuary on 8th Street
Books for the little library
School supplies
Learning games & flash cards
New books for emerging readers
You can also purchase from their Amazon wish list here.

 *If the cost of lunch creates a barrier for your participation, we're glad to share with you.

Neighborhood Commons Fall Planning Dinner: Join us at the Rogers home on Thursday night, July 31st, 6-8 p.m. - we'll eat, meet & chat about the coming months. RSVP to Susan.

Each 4th Sunday, we gather outdoors to connect with God, one another & the earth by communing in nature. During the warm summer months, these gatherings happen near water. On July 27th, we will meet together at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 SR 13 N, Switzerland, FL 32259. We’ll start gathering at 10 a.m. and begin our time of reflection at 10:30 a.m.  Park at the 2nd parking area. We will be gathering near the historical structure. You might want to bring a lunch to enjoy at this beautiful park afterward. There is a playground area for children to enjoy in another area of the park. 

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, July 25th at 1 p.m. at Ten Seconds Rice. Noddle & Ramen (3520 St. John's Bluff Rd S #4, Jacksonville, FL 32246). Feel free to join us! If you would like to get connected to this group, email Victoria Minteer.