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St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church
During the early 1940's local Episcopalians traveled to Destin by boat to attend church service. As the number of parishioners increased they met in the home of W.C. Harbeson in Fort Walton Beach. Growth continued and the parish moved again, to a nearby schoolroom. Mission status was received July 14th, 1945 and the Reverend Charles O. Farrar was called to be the first vicar of St. Simon's on the Sound. That same year Liza Jackson donated the property where the current church now stands. The nave was completed in 1949 and in 1956 the mission became a self-supporting parish. An arsonist set fire to the church in 1965 which completely destroyed the nave. After the restoration, a "Tau" cross was placed above the altar. Proportioned to the configuration of an early Roman crucifix, this cross has a aureole surrounding it. The aureole symbolizes the risen Christ. St. Simon's hosted the Diocesan Convention in 1982. A replica of the wooden cross that once stood on the shore behind the church was used in the city auditorium where the majority of the convention took place. That same cross now overlooks the Sound at the south side of the church. Easter sunrise services are held there as well as being a quiet place for all Ft. Walton residents. During 1987 the chapel and columbarium were constructed. Many services are conducted in the chapel, including baptisms, weddings, funerals and weekday healing services. The extensive damage to the church caused by Hurricane Opal necessitated the cancellation of plans to host the 1996 Diocesan Convention. A Capital Campaign began in 1997. This made possible the newly expanded and renovated facility now in place. Groundbreaking took place Easter Sunday 1998 and construction was completed in the summer of 1999. St. Simon's continues to be a Christ centered, faith oriented, servant community aided by the wonderful new church building.
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| Tuesday: | 09:00 am - 04:00 pm |
| Wednesday: | 09:00 am - 04:00 pm |
| Thursday: | 09:00 am - 04:00 pm |
| Friday: | 09:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Wonderful children at Camp Beckwith helping us to prepare play packets for the migrant children we will be with next week. Thank you all!!!
“Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”
The VBS kids left our clergy with some beautiful gifts of love! #fruitsofthespirit
Ms. Ellen uses song to help our VBS campers learn about the Fruit of the Spirit in a ‘spirited’ and fun way. Gimme some fruit!
Fr. Forbes welcomes our Vacation Bible School Campers. We're so excited for VBS 2019: Fruit of the Spirit!
⚠️ It has come to our attention that scam artists have been using the names of local religious leaders, including Fr. David's name, and may sometimes even use your own name directly to illicitly obtain gift cards & money orders, especially via text message. We will never contact you viaphone, text message, or email asking you to send gift cards or transfer money to a third party.⚠️
#thewayoflove #diocgc
Happy Anniversary!! ✝️
Join us this weekend! Services Saturday at 6:15pm and Sunday at 8:00 and 10:30....we’ll keep the A/C on for you! #yayjesus #heatwave #emeraldcoast
Have a safe and happy 4th of July! The office will be closed Thursday & Friday, but we will see you for Service Saturday at 6:15 PM & Sunday at 8:00 & 10:30 AM!
WE LOVE VBS! Join us July 15-19 from 12:00pm-3:00pm! Register online at http://www.stsimons-fwb.org/families/vacation-bible-school/ All are welcome! #thewayoflove
Such a beautiful Pentecost Sunday! The flower guild out did themselves again, and our traditional Birthday Party was a yummy success! #yayjesus
Coach Evanchyk from Elliott Point Elementary School sent in the coolest thank you card! We love supporting the archery team and ALL the amazing staff and students there!
Easter Lilies are ready for pickup! If you made an Easter Flower Dedication, please come get your beautiful smelling blooms to brighten up your home or garden. Pick up during Office Hours, M-Th 9-4, Friday 9-12, or during this weekend's Services, Saturday 5 PM, Sunday 8 & 10:30 AM. Please note: Easter Lilies are not safe for cats.
St. Simon's ePistle - April 18, 2019
Tonight: Shadow Stations of the Cross. Supper at 6:00 followed by program. Nursery provided.
Holy Week Services continued tonight on a lovely evening in FWB! Tomorrow is shadow stations of the cross...come join us for a very moving service at 6:30pm. We will have dinner at 6pm and there will be plenty for all!
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Prayer Vigil in Commemoration of those murdered at Tree of Life Synagogue
Preparing for Bishops b’que at Baylights ! Come Join the fun!!!!!
YAY JESUS INDEED!
Feed the Need is rocking the house this morning! #YayJesus
Closing Eucharist Friday.
We thoroughly enjoyed tonight's Advent program performance by Northwest Florida State College Schola Cantorum. Join us next Wednesday for dinner and a performance by the Sheppards and Friends!
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