No matter if you spend Christmas or Easter on Sanibel or Captiva Island. Spiritual well-being plays a big role in Southwest Florida. Therefore it is no surprise that there are many different church options and definitely something for everyone.
Captiva Chapel By the Sea
The Captiva Chapel by the Sea is situated adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico beach and among palm, seagrape, and gumbo limbo trees, the building was originally constructed in 1903 for use as a county schoolhouse. Regularly scheduled Sunday services began in 1948. Like the Island Store it is one of Captiva`s historic sites.
Type
interdenominational ministry
Services
during winter season only – November – April – Sunday at 11.00
Weddings
inquiries are welcome but depend on availability of the chapel minister. It is appreciated if the bride or groom have a Captiva, Sanibel, or chapel connection.
Baptism
inquiries regarding the baptism of individuals of all ages are welcome.
Membership
no membership but volunteers
Location
Chapin Lane, Captiva
Phone
(239) 472-1646
Congregation Bat Yam, Temple of the Islands Sanibel
The Temple of the Islands was founded in January 1991. Bat Yam Temple of the Islands became the first and only Jewish congregation on Sanibel Island.
Type
Jewish Synagogue, egalitarian Reform synagogue
Services
7:30pm on the following Fridays
Membership
Available. welcoming of all
Location
2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Phone
(239) 472-8375
San-Cap First Church of Christ Scientists
The Sanibel church is a branch of The First Church of Christ, Scientist, Boston, Massachusetts that was founded by Mary Baker Eddy in 1879.
Type
Christian Science
Services
Sunday at 10.30
Location
2950 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel
Phone
(239) 472-6684
Sanibel Island Community Church
The Sanibel Community Church (SCC) is a congregation of people from a wide range of ages, life experiences and faith backgrounds. They consider themselves united in their love for Jesus, their commitment to one another,
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The SCC has been an integral part of the history of Sanibel Island for more than a century. Guests are welcome.
Type
Non-denominational community Church
Services
Usually Sundays at 9.00 and 11.00.
Membership
Available. Very active church life with many different groups for all ages and interests.
Location
1740 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Phone
(239) 472-2684
Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ
In 1977, Sanibel was selected by the United Church of Christ Board for Homeland Ministries as a site for a Mission Church. The Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ is a church where people will be loved, accepted, supported, and affirmed regardless of their age, class, ability, race, ethnicity, gender identification, or sexual orientation.
Type
interdenominational
Membership
Available. Currently 700 members. Click here for more information.
Services
Usually Sundays at 9.00 and 11.00 – all year.
Location
2050 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Phone
(239) 472-0497
St. Isabel Catholic Church Sanibel Island
Beautiful church and Parish hall on SanCap road. Only catholic Church on the island. Active church life with many weekly services and lovely Easter and Christmas masses.
Type
Catholic
Weddings and Baptism
For members only
Membership
Available
Services
Daily at 8.30, Saturday at 5.00 and Sundays depending on season.
Location
3559 Sanibel Captiva Rd, Sanibel
Phone
(239) 472-2763
St. Michael’s and All Angels Episcopal Church Sanibel
Visiting Episcopal priests conducted services in homes and at various Sanibel Island locations until the 1950’s when the closest Episcopal services were at St. Luke’s in Fort Myers. The current building was completed on Palm Sunday, 1961
Type
Episcopal Church
Membership
Available
Services
Saturdays at 5.00 and Sundays at 8.00 and 10.30
Location
2304 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Phone
(239) 472-2173
A Word From healthylifestyleflorida.com
We hope you found your church on Sanibel or Captiva Island. In case you are looking for a place to get married check out the Sanctuary Golfclub at the Northern end of Sanibel.
And did you know that even the Sanctuary Golfclub puts emphasis on spiritual health? The club invited Larry Moody, the President of In the Game Ministries and former chaplain to the PGA Players for a speech on spiritual health. If you need more inspiration on spiritual health and well-being, check our ultimate healthy lifestyle guide.
Recommended for you: Ultimate Guide to the Beaches of Sanibel and Captiva Island.
