The Vine Contemplative Community

I’m so glad I found this beautiful expression of contemplative Christian faith and practice. The services are so peaceful and meditative. I find their emphasis on the life and teachings of Jesus, including sharing ideas and questions from the congregation, to be supremely refreshing and powerful. I’ve also found it a very welcoming and inclusive space(age, race, beliefs, gender, orientation, etc - WITHOUT the usual mandate and agenda to change you!) The messages are thoughtful and poetic. The music is a reverent soaking praise style. The vibe and ambience is more like a hookah lounge, (without the smoke;) than a traditional church. what can I say… I love it! Give it a try if you’re open to something different on your faith journey!

It's an incredible church! It's totally worth going to. The messages are always positive, inclusive, clever, from the heart and it just 100% makes you feel as though you are part of one big family!

I love this church. My son and I moved from Miami and were searching for a church home. I had attend Calvary chapels in California and a vineyards in Miami. I searched and found a vineyards close to downtown Jax shortly after moving and planned to check it out one sun. God had a different plan, as always better than mine. He led me not downtown, but to the beaches. I am so excited every Sun to be a part of what is happening here. God fills this place w His Holy Spirit and it is evident. The community involvement is a big part of Beaches Vineyards and dear to my heart.

I went to Atlantic Theaters in Atlantic Beach, last night. Every Thursday, they show a movie for free. After the film, they have a meet up in the lobby for a discussion about the film too. I've been searching for a place like this for a long time. The concessions are excellent prices too. $3 for a small popcorn and $1 for a water. You can't beat that. On their Instagram, they give out hints what movie they are showing. 10 out of 10. Highly recommend. Ben and Adam are nice folks. Go to the next film event. It is a great place for those that love film.