In 1970, Reverend Larry Lossing of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in New Smyrna requested permission from the Diocese of Central Florida to hold a service at the beach. On July 19, 1970, the Right Reverend William Folwell presided at the first Surfer’s Mass. This quickly became a summer tradition, continuing into the early 1980s when the beach services were discontinued, to the dismay of residents and weekend visitors from Orlando. Thanks to the efforts of both groups, services continued and were held at Coronado Beach Elementary School. Attendance grew and Father Tyrell Dear came on board to serve as a part-time Vicar for St. Peter’s beachside chapel. With continued growth, the communicants petitioned the Diocese and in January of 1987 St. Peter the Fisherman officially became a mission.
For five Thursday nights during lent (February 25th, March: 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th) join Fr. Jim online via ZOOM at 6 p.m. (link below) for his Lenten Program teachings on "The Holy Spirit & You". Those unable to join us virtually may attend in-person at the church where face masks and social distancing will be required. Dinner will be on your own this year. Because of safety precautions set by the CDC and the Diocese of Central Florida, no food can be provided by or consumed at the church.
Link to join March 4th ZOOM teaching coming soon!
Our revised service/communion schedule is as follows:
▶ Sunday mornings @ 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.◀
In-Church Services
- Social Distancing will be practiced.
- Face masks are required for admittance and to attend. Note: Face shields will not be sufficient per CDC guidelines. If you don't have a mask one can be provided for you. If you choose not to wear a face mask you may always sit on the back deck and listen to the service from there.
- Adjustments are in place to adhere to safety guidelines. Please come with an open mind and heart to these changes in habits as we help protect the health of all of our parishioners.
▶ Sunday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.◀
Drive-Thru Communion Service
- Enter at North/first entrance on Saxon Drive.
- Proceed to communion in front of the church.
▶ Sunday evenings @ 5 p.m.◀
Revised Beach Service
- 6656 S. Atlantic Ave., New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
- Park at Bethune Beach lot and walk over.
- Bring-Your-Own Beach Chairs.
- Maintain social distancing by sitting in small family cell groups, 6-feet away from others.
- Face masks are required for admittance and to attend.
- 40 person maximum to maintain social distancing.
▶ Wednesday mornings @ 10 a.m.◀
In-Church Services
- Social Distancing will be practiced.
- Face masks are required for admittance and to attend. Note: Face shields will not be sufficient per CDC guidelines. If you don't have a mask one can be provided for you. If you choose not to wear a face mask you may always sit on the back deck and listen to the service from there.
- Adjustments are in place to adhere to safety guidelines. Please come with an open mind and heart to these changes in habits as we help protect the health of all of our parishioners.
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