Welcome to the 2023-2024 Chapel Season!
Chapel AnnouncementsCOMMUNITY INTERFAITH HANUKKAH MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONY - December 14, 5:00 PM The Bat Yam Temple congregation of Sanibel has invited the Chapel family, along with other local faith communities, to an Interfaith Hanukkah Menorah lighting ceremony to be held on December 14 at 5 PM at the Sporty Seahorse Shop in Sanibel. This service is being planned by Rabbi Sunny Schnitzer of Bat Yam Temple and will involve clergy from the Sanibel Congregational Church, St. Michael’s Episcopal, and Peace Lutheran. Each clergyperson will make brief remarks. The ceremony is open to the public. CAPTIVA COMMUNITY CAROL SING - December 17, 6:00 PM The historic Captiva Chapel by the Sea will host its 12th annual Community Carol Sing on December 17. We were not able to host the event last year, so this year promises to be a most special time, both for our Chapel family and the larger community. This year’s Carol Sing will involve familiar carols, as well as special guest music from the Sanibel School Choir. CHRISTMAS EVE CELEBRATION - December 24, 6:00 PM Our traditional Christmas Eve celebration service will be held on December 24, at 6:00 PM. Pre-service music will start at 5:30 PM. As in previous years, this year’s service will feature readings and carols, and a Christmas Eve message, all in a setting of Christmas lights and a decorated tree. The celebration will conclude with the candlelight singing of “Silent Night.” |
Chapel ScheduleSunday Service, 12/10 - "A Time for Some Tenderness" Sunday Service, 12/17, 6:00pm - Captiva Community Carol Sing Sunday, December 24th 6pm - Christmas Eve Celebration 
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A Glimpse at Our Last Service
Sunday, December 3rd “When God Comes Down” (Isaiah 64:1-9). Every experience holds different expectations for its participants. The same is true with a worship experience. We bring various hurts, needs, concerns, and fears every time we gather. But the one constant in worship is that God is present in the midst of all that may be going on. Certainly, that’s the primary message of Christmas. God has come down from on high to be with us in Jesus, and because He has, we can be certain that in the face of everything, hope springs eternal. For more photos, visit our 2023 - 2024 Photo Album.
Our very enthusiastic bell ringers.
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The first candle was lit on the Advent Wreath
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No matter where you are in the world or what path you’ve taken in your journey, when you have a prayer request, we are here for you. Just click the button below to email our confidential prayer team.
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Captiva Chapel by the Sea relies solely on voluntary donations to fund our Mission Outreach commitments and the year-round maintenance of this sacred and historic space. No matter the amount, we thank you!
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All Are Welcome
Captiva Chapel by the Sea is where all are welcome regardless of their religious beliefs. We are an interdenominational ministry serving South West Florida's winter season and are recognized in the National Register of Historic Places.
Captiva Chapel By The Sea nurtures a strong community within and we also are committed to supporting mission outreach in the broader community.
There is no membership roster at our church, yet a motivated and enthusiastic group of volunteers manage to get things done "in God's time."
Historically, Captiva Chapel By The Sea has relied solely on support provided entirely by Sunday plate collections and voluntary gifts. With your support, we continue that tradition today.
Captiva Chapel By The Sea nurtures a strong community within and we also are committed to supporting mission outreach in the broader community.
There is no membership roster at our church, yet a motivated and enthusiastic group of volunteers manage to get things done "in God's time."
Historically, Captiva Chapel By The Sea has relied solely on support provided entirely by Sunday plate collections and voluntary gifts. With your support, we continue that tradition today.
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