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.

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. 

We are be back at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street) for our Sunday Gathering for the summer. We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of scripture, conversation, prayer, and reflection together at 10:30.

We are be back at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street) for our Sunday Gathering for the summer. We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of scripture, conversation, prayer, and reflection together at 10:30.

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. 

We are be back at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street) for our Sunday Gathering for the summer. We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of scripture, conversation, prayer, and reflection together at 10:30. You can find our playlist here and share YOUR ideas for this season 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.

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. 

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 June 22, 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!

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, June 20th 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.

We are be back at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street) for our summer Sunday gatherings. This Sunday, we are kicking off our “summer of sharing” with a bring-something-to-share brunch at 10:30 a.m. As usual, we’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of scripture, conversation, prayer, and reflection around the tables at 10:30.

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. 

We are be back at 120 E 8th Street (home to Sanctuary on 8th Street) for our Sunday Gathering for the summer. We’ll start coming together for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of scripture, conversation, prayer, and reflection together at 10:30.

Join us for an evening of baseball, community & PRIDE. This event is hosted by River City Pride and is a great way to celebrate alongside our LGBTQ+ friends & neighbors. Tickets can be purchased directly from the link below:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Rivercity55?purl=1a6fc372f9c2 (“Susan’s Group”)

Join us on Overalls Farm 3 (125 E. 7th Street) for our Sunday Gathering. We’ll start coming together on the farm for coffee + community at 10 a.m. and begin our time of story, scripture, prayer and reflection together at 10:30. Some picnic table seating will be available, but feel free to bring an outdoor chair. Parking and *weather backup space are available at Sanctuary on 8th Street (120 E 8th Street).

*We anticipate moving to indoor gatherings during summer months when temps are over 85 degrees.

Deconstructing faith can be an isolating and overwhelming journey, especially for those who have experienced religious trauma or difficult religious experiences. This 3-hour workshop offers a supportive space to process the impact of religious wounding, explore the ways it may have shaped you, and consider what healing could look like. Together, we’ll discuss how to let go of beliefs or practices that no longer serve you while holding onto what still feels meaningful and sacred. Through guided reflection, conversation, and storytelling, you’ll begin to clarify what an authentic and healthy spiritual path looks like for you moving forward. Whether you’re in the midst of deconstruction or on the other side wondering what’s next, this workshop is designed to help you navigate this transition with more clarity, self-compassion, and community.

Please regsiter via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1312976862139?aff=oddtdtcreator

About the Facilitator:

Trevor Little grew up deeply immersed in a conservative evangelical tradition as the child of overseas missionaries, and has been on his own journey of evolving spirituality for over a decade. He now works as a therapist in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in religious trauma and spiritual transitions. He is also the co-host of Unburdened: Rebuilding After Spiritual Trauma, a podcast dedicated to helping others heal and reclaim their personal spirituality. While living in Jacksonville, Florida, Trevor was a member of The Well at Springfield (and in his heart, always will be).

About The Well at Springfield:

We are an inclusive community of faith which has become a refuge, hub & home for people from various faith backgrounds & walks of life, including those who identify as agnostic and atheist. United by curiosity, storytelling, and an appreciation for Mystery, we seek to practice a faith that expresses itself in Love. Learn more: thewellatspringfield.org

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About No Bird:

We are so grateful to No Bird for sharing space with us to host this event! Born from a vision to create a space where independent thinkers, creators, and change makers could come together, free from constraints, No Bird offers co-working, event and community gathering space. Learn more: https://www.iamnobird.com/

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, May 30th at Noon at Purple Roots (4549 Southside Blvd #202, Jacksonville, FL 32216). If you would like to get connected to this group, email Lexy Hughes. (Note that this occurs after this month’s CITW event)

Each 4th Sunday, we gather outdoors to connect with God, one another & the earth by communing in nature. On May 25th, we will gather at Betz-Tiger Point Preserve (13990 Pumpkin Hill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32226) at 10:30 am to reflect on nature, faith, and our relationships with others. Bring a picnic blanket or chairs to enjoy this special time.