The Center for Spiritual Development

The Center is staffed by Mary Buonagura who holds a degree in Theology.  Mary  has special expertise complementary to the Rector in spiritual and pastoral matters. The Center will offer confidential guidance, direction and support for the various challenges we all face in our life’s journey.  It is a safe place – a place where we can walk and talk with all fellow Christians regardless of denomination.  Please call the church office at 941-747-3709 to schedule an appointment.

Eucharistic Visitors Ministry

The Eucharistic Visitors Ministry started in the Episcopal Church in 1985 for the purpose of bringing Holy Communion to parishioners who are unable to attend church services.  On a monthly average, Christ Church has 20 Eucharistic Visitors  making 35 visits offering the Sacrament to 75 parishioners.  This is an important pastoral ministry that is necessarily being met by Eucharistic Visitors Ministers every day.  If you are in need of the ministry from an Eucharistic Visitors Minister, please contact the church offices at 747-3709.

Prayer List

If you know of a prayer need, please contact the church offices (747-3709) immediately and we will add the prayer intention to our daily intercession list. Likewise, if you or your loved one has gotten well, or come home safely please let us know so that we can keep the prayer list as current as possible.  The Prayer List is available each Sunday in the Narthex. Please pick one up and pray for your parish family during the week.

Hospital Visitation

Please advise the church offices immediately (747-3709) when you, or a loved one, is admitted to the hospital. Our clergy make it a priority to visit, anoint, and pray with all members when they are admitted to the local hospitals… but we only know when you are in the hospital if you tell us.

Newcomers Ministry

The primary goal of the Newcomers Ministry is to welcome and greet people new to the church and offer whatever help they can. Visitor Information cards are provided in the gift bags provided during the worship service. The card can be filled in and placed in the offering plate. Periodic gatherings are planned to enable our new parishioners a time to mingle with the clergy and vestry members in an informal setting.  This is the perfect opportunity for questions and answers.