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Welcome to St. Nathaniel's Episcopal Church
Our
Mission
Get to Know Us
The Mission of Saint Nathaniel’s Episcopal Church is leading God’s People to be like Christ, building God’s Kingdom through our ministries.
Our Vision
The Vision of Saint Nathaniel ’s Episcopal Church is an open and welcoming Church serving our community.
The Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church is the American branch of the Anglican Communion. We trace our heritage back to England's 16th or more centuries of Christianity.
We consider ourselves Catholic, along with Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Churches, and several other smaller bodies. This means we hold to Catholic and Apostolic Faith and Order essentials, the Creeds, the Sacraments, the Holy Scripture, and the ordained ministry of bishops, priests, and deacons.
We are also Reformed. We accepted some important Reformation reforms that occurred in the 16th century: worship in the people's language, a renewed emphasis on Holy Scripture, a concern for personal commitment to Jesus Christ, a mode of Church governance that includes laypersons, etc. These reforms were possible after the Church of England declared itself to be a self-governing body within the Holy Catholic Church and not under the direct control of the Pope.
Our Church's History
St. Nathaniel's first service was held in the Community Center Building on January 6, 1963. Three acres of land were purchased on Biscayne Drive in September 1965, and ground was broken for an all-purpose building on November 17, 1968. The first service in the new building was held on June 8, 1969, and the parish house in 1983. St. Nathaniel's achieved Parish status in 1984.
St. Nathaniel's is a family-oriented church on the move, growing along with North Port. There are varied opportunities to express your faith. Organizations include Episcopal Church Women, Daughters of the King, Men's Action Group, Youth Ministries, Bible study, Altar Guild, and prayer group.
We are active in the greater community through ministries such as Special Time Respite Care, Food Pantry, USDA food distribution, support groups, and a community-based parish nurse presence.
Our People
We gather in faith and in fellowship. See below!
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