If you’re the church-going type – nothing starts the week off better than a service at church!
Who goes to church every week? Lots of people! Who goes to church when they are on vacation? Lots of People! You can, too!
I’m going to feature a few churches around the area. Depending on where you live or are visiting will depend on how close they are. Many churches broadcast their services, and most have an online option, some of which are LIVE!
After vacationing on the East Coast for most of my life, my husband and I vacationed at a beach in North Carolina and a local church there offered a “beach church” – literally ON the beach! Every Sunday morning, a local church would come to the beach with speakers and pre-printed programs to follow along with and hold a 45-minute service, complete with a short children’s message and a question of who lived there and who had traveled the farthest to be there. There was the singing of familiar hymns and contemporary choruses, followed by a challenging and uplifting message, while children played in the sand at the feet of their parents and grandparents.
*Please check with each church individually for their updated covid protocols. Please call them during office hours to check if nothing is listed on their website.
Hope on the Beach Church
in person, live streaming on Facebook, YouTube & their website
There IS a church on 30A that offers this type of service, Hope on the Beach Church in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
They offer 3 (three) Sunday services at 3 different locations!
- 8:00 am at the Ed Walline Beach Access at 4447 W. County Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459;
- 9:20 am at Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar in the tent at 1975 S. County Hwy 393, Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459;
- 11:00 am at the 98 Church Campus at 334 US Hwy 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.
Visit their website at https://hopeonthebeach.com/ for details!
The Chapel at Seaside
in person, live streaming, or pre-recorded video online
If there ever was an idyllic-looking church on the inside and outside and in the heart of their worship service, it’s here. If you love the beachy white look of Seaside, you’ll love this little community chapel that offers indoor and outdoor seating. Music, singing and a sermon are all you need every Sunday morning at 10:00 am. Walk, Bike or Drive and Park to church and enjoy socializing on the lawn after services.
Visit their website at https://thechapelatseaside.com/ for details!
Seagrove Baptist Church
in person, live streaming on Facebook or via their website.
Located in the heart of Seagrove Beach area on 30A is the Seagrove Baptist Church. Church so close to the beach, Seagrove Baptist looks like it can accommodate a decent sized congregation and has the services and activities for all ages to go with it!
Services are held on: Sunday mornings starting with a Bible Study at 9:00 am and a Worship Service at 10:00 am.
Visit their website at: https://www.seagrovebaptist.org/ for details.
St. Rita’s Catholic Church
Masses and Vigils are held throughout the week and on Saturdays/Sundays.
- 9:00 am – 10:00 am Monday – Saturday Daily Mass
- 5:00 pm – Saturday Vigil
- 8:00 am – Sunday Mass
- 11:00 am – Sunday Mass
- 5:00 pm Sunday Mass in Spanish
Reconciliation
Saturday following Daily Mass or by appointment
Solemn Exposition of the Holy Eucharist
- 9:00 – 10:00 am Friday
- 9:00 am – 6:00 pm First Friday of the Month
Visit their website at: https://saintritaparish.org/ for details.
Good News United Methodist Church
Three services are available at this United Methodist Church Sundays at:
- 8:15 am
- 9:30 am
- 11:00 am
Visit their website at: https://www.goodnewschurch.life/ for details.
Point Washington United Methodist Church
Located North of 98 on 395, PWUMC offers two worship opportunities on Sundays:
- 8:45 am in the Sanctuary (Traditional)
- 11:00 am in the family Life Center (Contemporary)
A virtual option is also available.
Visit their website at: https://www.pwumc.org/ for details.
Vision Church
Our vision is built on our Core Values, the emphasis, and the heart of this ministry. Each of these values correlates to an aspect of the five-fold ministry; Apostle, Prophet, Evangelist, Pastor, and Teacher, to fully equip the Body of Christ according to Ephesians 4:11-12.
- Sunday Morning Service – 10am
- Wednesday Evening – 7pm
Visit their website at: https://www.visionchurchci.org/ for details.
