Welcome to
Saint Michael & All Angels
Episcopal Church
2304 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, Florida
Saturday Service 5:00pm
social hour to follow
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Sunday Services
8:00 am &
10:30 am*
coffee hour to follow
(*will be livestreamed)
Ashes
At a recent gathering with some fellow clergy, I mentioned that we do “Ashes on the Go” on Ash Wednesday. This makes reception of ashes available to people who are walking by, riding a bike or who simply pull in the front of church.
One of my colleagues asked, “why do you think people receive ashes on the go?” I said: “I think there are a hundred reasons.” I went on to list a few:
- Some people grew up receiving ashes on Ash Wednesday and it takes them back to that time and place.
- Some people are simply curious.
- Some people are seeking the spiritual but won’t cross the threshold of a church.
- Some people are struggling and want a moment of prayer and connection with a fellow human being and with God.
- Some people have “driven by this church for years, but never pulled in.”
- Some people seek a reminder that our physical body will pass away, but our soul and spirit will live forever with God.
- Some people… some people… some people…
I think there are many reasons that people might stop for ashes, because I believe that people are spiritually hungry, and if they find some meaning in a brief, spiritual moment on the sidewalk on Ash Wednesday, I’m happy to offer it in addition to the traditional Ash Wednesday service. Jesus met people on the streets, in the fields, at the well…. It’s all about meeting Jesus.
We also have several other offerings for the spiritually hungry coming up:
- Brian McLaren is with us for the Interfaith Shared Scholar program. Sunday at 3:00 pm at the Sanibel United Church of Christ he will speak on “What Does it Mean to Live Out Our Faith in Our World Today.” He will do a follow up presentation on Monday at 10:00 am here at St. Michael’s. He will also be preaching at our services this weekend.
- Shrove Tuesday (the 17th) we will have a pancake supper from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. Proceeds benefit students at the Sanibel School
- Ash Wednesday (the 18th) is Ashes on the Go from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm with an Ash Wednesday service at noon.
- Our Men’s Retreat at Dayspring is February 24th and 25th. Talk to Tom Addison or contact the parish office if you would like to sign up. Bus transportation is available.
Lots of food for the spiritually hungry or just curious! Hope to see you.
Peace,
Bill+
Wherever you are in life, there’s a place for you at St. Michael’s. We believe every person is created in the image of our loving God; that God's radically inclusive love excludes no one. Everyone is welcome here without exception.
We encourage you to explore our website, and join us for worship in person or online.
Email Fr. Bill if you have questions or simply stop by for a chat. Whatever method or frequency you choose to join us, you will always experience the warmth and welcoming that is the core of St. Michael's.
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List of Services
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Thursday Bible Study with the RectorList Item 2
Every Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Meeting by ZOOM . Bible study with the Rector is a lectionary-based Bible study, held every Thursday, using the scripture readings for the coming weekend.
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Thursday Night Prayer Service
Everyone is welcome to our Thursday Evening Prayer Service. In the Episcopal Church this is called “Compline", or "Night Prayer". It is a small, quiet serve of prayers at the end of the day.
Thursdays, 6 p.m. on Zoom
Phone-in (no video): 1-646-931-3860
Enter Meeting ID: 835 8757 2066
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Monthly Men's Fellowship
Hybrid Men's Fellowship meet via Zoom and in person @ St. Michaels, Sanibel.
Check the Friday Brief each week for meeting dates and times.
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8am Worship Service
10:30am Worship Service
12pm Gather Round the Table
1:30pm Charlie Barnett - Sing-a-long Event (1:30p)
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2
9am CCMI EveryDay Cafe Volunteer Day
11am M & F Trust Meeting
3
1:30pm Cancelled: Staff Meeting
4
8am ZONTA
10am Interfaith Book Study
11:30am Service of Holy Eucharist
2:15pm "Love First" After School Program
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5
9am Yoga Class
10am ZOOM: Bible Study
11am ZOOM: Digital Ministry
1pm Santiva Islanders Community Activity - Bridge
6pm Cancelled: Evening Prayer (Compline)
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6
10am Grief Support Group - "Beyond the Broken Heart"
1:15pm Dress Rehearsal
7:30pm AA Meeting
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7
8am Clean Up Day
9am Yoga Class
10am 2nd Annual Health Fair
10am Noah's Ark Thrift Shop - Open
2pm Memorial Service for Bill Colehower
5pm Worship Service
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8
8am Worship Service
10:30am Worship Service
12pm Gather Round the Table
5pm Cancelled: Messy Church
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9
Annual Reports Due
10am ECW Board Meeting
12:30pm Noah's Ark Fashion Show
3pm Cancelled: Spiritual Growth: Later Life Reflection Group
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10
8:30am HYBRID: Men's Fellowship
1:30pm Staff Meeting
11
10am Interfaith Book Study
10am ZOOM: Pastoral Care Ministry
11:30am Service of Holy Eucharist
2:15pm "Love First" After School Program
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12
9am Cancelled: Yoga Class
10am ZOOM: Bible Study
1pm Santiva Islanders Community Activity - Bridge
1pm Cancelled: Outreach Ministry
6pm Evening Prayer (Compline)
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13
10am Grief Support Group - "Beyond the Broken Heart"
7:30pm AA Meeting
14
9am Cancelled: Yoga Class
5pm Worship Service
15
8am Worship Service
10:30am Worship Service
3pm Shared Scholar Program w/Brian McLaren
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16
10am Brian McLaren - Workshop
17
Shrove Tuesday
1:30pm Staff Meeting
5pm Annual Pancake Supper
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18
Ash Wednesday
7am Ashes On-the-Go
8am ZONTA
12pm Ash Wednesday Service
1pm Ashes On-the-Go
2:15pm "Love First" After School Program
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19
9am Cancelled: Yoga Class
10am ZOOM: Bible Study
1pm Santiva Islanders Community Activity - Bridge
1pm Vestry Meeting
6pm Evening Prayer (Compline)
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20
10am Grief Support Group - "Beyond the Broken Heart"
7:30pm AA Meeting
21
9am Cancelled: Yoga Class
2pm Memorial Service for Don Adams
5pm Worship Service
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22
Annual Meeting of the Parish
8am Worship Service
10:30am Worship Service
11:30am Annual Meeting of Parish
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23
9am CPR/AED Training
24
2026 Men's Retreat
8:30am No Men's Fellowship
1:30pm Staff Meeting
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25
11:30am Service of Holy Eucharist
2:15pm "Love First" After School Program
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9am Cancelled: Yoga Class
10am ZOOM: Bible Study
1pm Santiva Islanders Community Activity - Bridge
6pm Evening Prayer (Compline)
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27
10am Grief Support Group - "Beyond the Broken Heart"
7:30pm AA Meeting
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9am Cancelled: Yoga Class
5pm Worship Service
Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church
2304 Periwinkle Way
Sanibel Island, Florida 33957
(239) 472-2173
