Welcome to Church of the Apostles
OUR
Mission
Get to Know Us
We are a mission church centered on Jesus Christ. Rooted in the tradition of the Church, we proclaim the Gospel through Word and Sacrament, inviting people to know, trust, and serve Him.
OUR Vision
To be a faithful witness to the work of Jesus Christ for the sake of others
OUR CHURCH'S History
Safety Harbor's Church of the Holy Spirit, built in 1914, was relocated by barge to DaySpring in 1988 and dedicated as St. Thomas Chapel.
Founded in 2019, Church of the Apostles began as a new Episcopal community in Parrish, Florida, centered on worship, prayer, and fellowship. Despite early challenges—including the COVID-19 pandemic and a leadership transition—the congregation remained resilient, sustaining weekly worship and growing through shared commitment and faith.
Lay leaders, with support from the Diocese of Southwest Florida, played a vital role in guiding the church’s development, strengthening ministries, and building a strong foundation for the future. A key partnership with DaySpring Episcopal Camp and Conference Center provided a stable home for worship and formation.
As the Parrish area has grown, so has the church’s sense of purpose—welcoming families, retirees, and newcomers seeking spiritual connection. Now led by a full-time priest, Church of the Apostles continues to mature as a vibrant, Anglican-rooted community, preparing for its next chapter in mission and service.
The Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church is the American branch of the Anglican Communion. We trace our heritage back to England's 16th or more centuries of Christianity.
We consider ourselves Catholic, along with Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Churches, and several other smaller bodies. This means we hold to Catholic and Apostolic Faith and Order essentials, the Creeds, the Sacraments, the Holy Scripture, and the ordained ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons.
We are also Reformed. We accepted some important Reformation reforms that occurred in the 16th century: worship in the people's language, a renewed emphasis on Holy Scripture, a concern for personal commitment to Jesus Christ, a mode of Church governance that includes laypersons, etc. These reforms were possible after the Church of England declared itself to be a self-governing body within the Holy Catholic Church and not under the direct control of the Pope.
Our People
We gather in faith and in fellowship. See below!
