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Photo Album - 2023 Season

April 30th Service
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A thunderstorm raged during the night.
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Lynne Dugan made the organ sing with familiar hymns.
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The storm damaged our tent, but fortunately all 70 people in attendance could fit inside.
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Larry and Rosie sang a duet together.
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Many stood in line to wish farewell..until we meet again
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Larry & Rosie donated the altar flowers; dedicated to all of the Chapel’s folks who contributed to the flow of faith
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Blair Wyatt Berry bestows a hug.
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A gift from the Board of Associates…a watercolor by a local artist of the Chapel
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Larry’s sermon about access to through the gate of Jesus to God’s kingdom.
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Doug & Kris Ryckman served at the Missions table.
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Jim & Susie Berg served as greeters.
April 23rd Service
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Our greeters were long-time friends Marilyn Lewis and Ellen Sloan.
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Pouring the water while holding the baby is a seldom-seen feat.
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The little girl never whimpered; she was spellbound by the Pastor
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Fred has a new friend named Teddy Bear.
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Many photographers there to catch the blessing
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A beautiful husky.
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Tommy, our video tech, always has a smile on his face.
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Our bell ringers did a great job!
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Proud parents and Godmother.
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Thank you to our cellist, Julie!
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he Stringers and Barney approach their seats…and he never once barked (a modern record)
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They come in all shapes and sizes!
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Rosie’s ever-popular home made peanut butter cookies for hospitality
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Pastor asks “How many from Fort Myers for this baptism…so many hands went up.
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Julie and Lynne Dugan
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Ginny and Ed Stringer - both former board members and their Barney.
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Missy and Mark Calkin brought their parrot.
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Jane's pooch came dressed for the occasion.
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Larry, Rosie and Peter Blaze Corcoran
April 16th Service
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The big shell is a Chapel favorite to hold the water for the baptism ceremony.
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A very special day for this beautiful baby girl.
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The baptized four month old girl had two older siblings who were baptized at the chapel, and her parents were married here 11 years ago
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Board member Nathalie Pyle’s granddaughter, Amy, was a helper with hospitality.
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Flowers on the altar were the gift of board member, Stephanie Bissett, for all the chapel volunteers.
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Seventy-five friends attended the Marshalls farewell lunch after the service. The Marshalls’ son, Eric wife and two kids were visiting (table near right). Eric is a pastor in Michigan and has a beard like his Dad.
April 9th, Easter Service
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Our bell ringers did a fantastic job calling everyone to the service.
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Can you guess who their mom might be?
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250 people fit comfortably between inside and outside the chapel
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Shade and a breeze were welcome in the 80 degree weather.
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Inside flowers were arranged by Sandy Ehlers and Peter Blaze Corcoran.
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We had our newly-renovated floor uncovered and the painted pews screwed down.
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Outside flowers were arranged by a long-time Chapel attendee Kandi Sanger along with Jim & Susie Berg.
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Reverend Larry Marshall
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As previously reported, the fish has been reattached to the steeple. It was miraculously found on the chapel steps after the storm.
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Sandy Ehlers returned for the first time since before the pandemic. She has published two books on the Chapel history and is a multi-generational family here.
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Sandy published a book as part of the original building’s 100th anniversary, twenty years ago.
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We were delighted to have Sandy back!
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Thank you to all who attended our Easter service!
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April 2nd Service
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Our greeters were Dennis Berry & Blair Wyatt-Berry.
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The Mission Committee table with items for purchase being manned by Lynne Campean (left) and Margie Bennett.
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Long-time Chapel goers Emily Kletzien her husband Bruce Findley, former board President.
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Our very talented bell-ringer and his dad.
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Lynne Dugan said everything was perfect, except her music rack, but her hubby used cardboard & tape to make one.
March 19th Service
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Susie Berg and Ellen Sloan were our greeters.
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It was Pantry Sunday, sponsored by our Mission Committee to benefit 2 of the Chapel’s long-term Missions partners - FISH of SanCap & the South Fort Myers Food Pantry. Worshippers brought non-perishable food and paper goods plus made donations in an extra collection.
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Missions chair, Kathy Knoblauch and husband, Terry Ische, presided at the table.
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Singers leading our congregation to Music Director Lynne Dugan’s playing were Rosemary Marshall and Missy Calkin.
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We had a visit from a candidate to be our next Pastor (November of 2023 to April of 2026). Rev. Doug Dortch a retired Baptist minister, now from northern Florida, and his wife, Judy, spent the weekend with us.
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Doug will preach a mini-service at the Chapel on Monday at 10AM to be followed by a reception in the Chapel yard.
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Long-time Chapel regular Peter Blaze Corcoran came for the first time, as he has just returned to the island this past week.
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Dixie Libonate takes a nap during service.
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One of our regular canine attendees, Augie Fugit.
March 12th Service
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Chapel Board President, Jake Miller, and his wife, Teresa were our greeters
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Pastor Larry recruits a few eager bell-ringers.
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Our three terrific bell-ringers!
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Pastor Larry preached about the importance of water.
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Baptism renewal was offered.
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Welcome back to Kandi Sanger, who has been coming to Chapel for 35 years.
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Former Board members Ed and Ginny Stringer, from Sanibel and Twin Cities, MN
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Tom and Dianne Markle of Captiva and Stone Harbor, NJ.
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Kandi Sanger, Susie Berg, Nancy Roach work the Missions table before & after Chapel service.
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Announcement of our collection for two local food pantries. Collections of non-perishable and paper goods are being accepted at the next two services.
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Nancy Roach, chair of the Pastor search committee, announced that our two candidates will be here for a mini-service and a Chapel yard party on two Monday, March 20 & 27th at 10AM. All are encouraged to attend.
March 5th Service
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This was the scene as worshippers approached the Chapel today.
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Our greeters were Missy & Mark Calkin
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Board member Doug Ryckman - and wife, Kris. Doug suggested the "write on the floor" activity which was a huge hit!
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Pastor Larry introduced the bell-ringers
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The big event!
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The bell-ringers were four sweet kids from St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Nathalie Pyle - a pillar of the Chapel - writes her wise words.
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Doug Rykman writes early himself as he had done in a church reconstruction in Tampa over a decade ago.
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Susan Scott salutes her Mom (Helen McGee, who passed away last week at 102-years of age), her Dad and her husband, Craig Scott.
February 26th Service
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Reverie from Tennessee did the honors of ringing the church bell.
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Pastor Larry needed a baseball cap to protect his fair skin from the sun.
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An osprey joined our service.

February 12th Service

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At the Greeters Table we’re Kathy Knoblauch and husband, Terry Ische.
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Dick Pyle’s 75th birthday included the task of ringing the opening bell together with his twin granddaughters.
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And Dick's daughter, Becky, was music director and Lynne Dugan’s singing soloist.

February 5th Service

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90 Folding chairs were set up in the shade.
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Bell ringers husband and wife - Blair and Dennis Berry
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Kathy (left) is a baker. Nancy Roach and Pat Boris are hospitality experts.
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Lynne and George Campean are the Greeters today.
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Reverend Larry Marshall gives his blessings.
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Fresh baked goods are part of the mix.

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Worshippers appreciate the shade of the tent.
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Our beautiful setting.
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Some after-service socializing.
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All are welcome at Captiva Chapel by the Sea.

January 29th Service

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Our greeters: Susie and Jim Berg.
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Many reunions occurred after the service.
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Rosie Marshalls and Andrea Miller famous philanthropist and author.
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Rhys Riemenshneider had called us to service with the bell when he was small.
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About 100 people were in attendance.
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The reunion experience enhanced the spiritual one.
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His parents beamed.
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The sun was strong and we decided a tent was in order for next week.
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A lovely setting for a service.
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Continuing our tradition of throwing open the garage for drinks and goodies.

Captiva Chapel by the Sea
​& Captiva's Historic Cemetery

(just beyond the Captiva Memorial Library at the corner of Chapin Lane & Wiles Drive)

11580 Chapin Lane
Box 188
Captiva, FL 33924


(850) 322-9752

An historic and sacred space, on serene Captiva Island.

  • Home
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    • Photo Albums >
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      • A Special Thank You
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      • Photo Album 2010-2019
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