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Enduring Support Through Monthly Giving
Their first introduction to serving among those living with mental illness came nearly 20 years ago, shortly after Paul and Maggie Frank moved to Dallas. The house church they attended started serving Thursday night meals at a fledgling ministry called the Well Community. “It seemed like a fascinating ministry,” explains Paul. “So, we participated monthly in a rotation of people helping with the weekly meal […]
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Happy Holidays from the Well Community!
Members and staff of the Well Community wish you the happiest of holidays! Drawing by a Well Community Member
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A Well World: Christmas Worship Time
The holidays are in full swing in your life, my life and in the lives of members of the Well Community. In addition to the yummy Thanksgiving meal we had in November, our members had a terrific time at our Christmas celebration at Thursday Night Life—our weekly worship service—on December 8. In addition to the great food, the visit from Santa, the distribution of backpacks […]
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A Very Merry Evening
It was a very merry evening indeed! Thanks to the donations and help of many, our annual holiday party was a time of joy and celebration for our members, and we’re so grateful for all who’ve played a role in making this time so special.
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Five Tips for Opening Your Church Doors
The Well is not the only safe place where people with mental health difficulties can participate. What about your church? How can members of your congregation widen their hearts and swing open the sanctuary doors to welcome those who are outcasts to others?
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A Well World: It is Well With My Soul
It’s an old hymn, but I found myself humming it at our annual Thanksgiving Dinner this week. The lyrics speak of difficult times of trials and troubles, but the chorus repeats that because of faith, through it all, “it is well with my soul.” Surely members of the Well have much to grieve over, much to bemoan, much to overcome. But as thankfulness poured from […]
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Fall 2022 Spiritual Retreat
Walks in the woods, cookie decorating, scavenger hunt, spiritual reflection, hayride, games, bonfire, prayer. That’s the quick overview of our fall spiritual retreat at Mt. Lebanon Camp in Cedar Hill, TX. Special thanks to Pam Spell with Norma’s Cafe for providing one of our meals and to our own Carl from Jacob’s House who led us in devotions. Click on the image below to see […]
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A Well World: Spooky Night in a Scary World
The fall season is in full swing, with Halloween just a week and a half away. This year’s Halloween festivities include a new event as we moved our Starry Night fundraiser to October 29 and built it around things that go bump in the night! Starry Night, Spooky Night will be more fun than scary, yummier than candy and much more important than tricks or […]
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Jubilee Bus Helps Celebrate the Well Community
For over two decades, the Well Community has enjoyed terrific support from the wider community in Oak Cliff and beyond. One way we have seen the interest of businesses and individuals is in their sponsorship of special events like the upcoming Starry Night, Spooky Night party. (To learn more, click here.) The Well talked recently to Brooks Igo who, in addition to serving on our […]
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Four Ways Spiritual Retreats Bless Well Community Members … And One Way You Can Help
Well Community members have long been anticipating the return of spiritual retreats, and we’re excited that on November 9-10, we’ll head back to Mt. Lebanon Camp for a time of rest, fun and renewal. Vacations and other getaways are a luxury that’s typically out of reach for individuals living with serious mental illnesses, and this overnight trip provides a rare opportunity for our members to […]
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