Welcome to St. Raphael's Church
Healing, Hope, and Hospitality on Fort Myers Beach
Sundays at 10:00 ~ Mass in the Church 5607 Williams Drive.
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Bible Study
Bible Study will continue through the summer. Many are gathering for one hour of Bible Study on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time via Zoom. It is a wonderful way to continue our community family bonds while we are away for the summer. We invite others who have not experienced this fellowship and reflection to join us.
Let Kathy Leson know at kathleenleson@gmail.com if you would like the Zoom invite.
ABOUT
St. Raphael’s Church has been operating on Fort Myers Beach for over 60 years. In 1951, Rev. Richard Brown from St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Fort Myers held services in the Community Hall. By 1952, Rev. Hull was hired as the vicar of the newly formed mission known as St. Raphael’s Episcopal Church. The church services moved from the Community Hall to an office in the Estero Manufacturing building.
The small but determined congregation borrowed $5,000 from the Diocese to construct a church on the island. About 200 parishioners donated the rest of the money for the purchase of the property on Williams Drive and to construct the church.
The church was designed and the building supervised by Cyril Shawcross. Built of local coquina shells and limestone, Shawcross and Rhett Smith laid the bricks and completed the building by 1953.
Later, in the 1960s, a rectory and parish hall were added to the campus.
Healing, Hope & Hospitality
on Fort Myers Beach
Our Mission
Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, we exist to be a beacon of Healing, Hope, and Hospitality on Fort Myers Beach
Our Vision
Rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, we are committed to nurturing spiritual growth, fostering a sense of belonging, and serving our community with compassion.
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St. Raphael’s Church
5601 Williams Drive
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
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