Church of the Redeemer Sarasota
Sarasota FL
34236-6799
Who we are
Church of the Redeemer is a growing parish in the heart of the city with a heart for the city. Redeemer is a parish of the Diocese of Southwest Florida, and is a member of the worldwide Anglican Communion.
We are a growing parish of more than 2,600 people, and we invite you to take your place in this Christian community as we seek to serve God by preaching the Gospel, teaching the faith, administering the sacraments, and making disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
“To build up the Body of Christ by Word and Sacrament, equipping the people of God for the work of ministry, that Jesus Christ may be known, loved, worshiped, and obeyed in our homes and parish, community and diocese, and throughout the world.”
We are a growing parish of more than 2,600 people, and we invite you to take your place in this Christian community as we seek to serve God by preaching the Gospel, teaching the faith, administering the sacraments, and making disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Mission
“To build up the Body of Christ by Word and Sacrament, equipping the people of God for the work of ministry, that Jesus Christ may be known, loved, worshiped, and obeyed in our homes and parish, community and diocese, and throughout the world.”
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Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev. Charleston David Wilson
Leader Position:
Rector
Phone:
Fax:
941.365.1379
Leader Email:
Click here to contact The Rev. Charleston David Wilson
Leader Bio:
The Rev. Charleston Wilson was appointed Rector on 8 September 2020. Before becoming Rector, Fr. Charleston served as Priest-in-Charge and as the Senior Priest Associate for Evangelism & Parish Development.
Before seminary and ordained ministry, Charleston was a creative entrepreneur in the restaurant, timber, and wine industries, serving in a variety of capacities, including: co-owning a fine-dining concept, managing the strategic human resources for a now national restaurant chain, developing a large, rural tree farm, and consulting both nationally and internationally in the wine industry.
He is a certified sommelier, and he enjoys all things gustatory (perhaps too much). Charleston’s educational background includes a degree in religion from Samford University as well as a Master in Divinity (M.Div.) from Nashotah House Theological Seminary (cum laude). Fr. Charleston serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Anglican Digest, a quarterly publication serving 67 countries of the Anglican Communion.
Married to Malacy (neé Touchstone) since 2006, they have two children, Robert Augustus “Gus” (13 yrs. old) and Mary Camille (11 yrs. old). In his spare time, Charleston enjoys cooking, meeting newcomers to the parish, entertaining, and traveling. He may be reached at [email protected] or by calling the parish office.
Before seminary and ordained ministry, Charleston was a creative entrepreneur in the restaurant, timber, and wine industries, serving in a variety of capacities, including: co-owning a fine-dining concept, managing the strategic human resources for a now national restaurant chain, developing a large, rural tree farm, and consulting both nationally and internationally in the wine industry.
He is a certified sommelier, and he enjoys all things gustatory (perhaps too much). Charleston’s educational background includes a degree in religion from Samford University as well as a Master in Divinity (M.Div.) from Nashotah House Theological Seminary (cum laude). Fr. Charleston serves as President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Anglican Digest, a quarterly publication serving 67 countries of the Anglican Communion.
Married to Malacy (neé Touchstone) since 2006, they have two children, Robert Augustus “Gus” (13 yrs. old) and Mary Camille (11 yrs. old). In his spare time, Charleston enjoys cooking, meeting newcomers to the parish, entertaining, and traveling. He may be reached at [email protected] or by calling the parish office.
Other Church Leaders:
The Rev. Christian Michael Wood, Assistant Rector
The Rev. David Mark Svihel, Curate
The Rev. Mario Castro, Priest Associate for Hispanic Ministry
The Rev. Ralph Strohm, Priest Associate for Pastoral Care
The Rev. David Mark Svihel, Curate
The Rev. Mario Castro, Priest Associate for Hispanic Ministry
The Rev. Ralph Strohm, Priest Associate for Pastoral Care
Administration
Admin Name:
Anne Ayres
Admin Position:
Receptionist Team
Phone:
Fax:
941.365.1379
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Anne Ayres
Driving Directions to Church of the Redeemer Sarasota
Travel/Direction Tips
Church of the Redeemer is located at 222 S Palm Avenue in Downtown Sarasota Florida along the Sarasota bayfront, at the intersection of S Palm Ave and Ringling Blvd.
Parking
We have plenty of parking, and we even have complimentary valet parking on Sundays from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Look for the valet stand located on S Palm Avenue at the covered entrance to Gillespie Hall. Additionally, we are pleased to offer ample free Sunday parking (during service hours) at the BMO Harris Bank Garage, located on McAnsh just across from the church. The parish owns a 110-space parking lot on the corner of Ringling and S Palm, just across from the church, and it is available on Saturdays and Sundays. Just look for the “Redeemer Church Parking” signs. There is plenty of public parking on the streets surrounding the church – including Palm Avenue, McAnsh, and Gulfstream Avenue.
Church of the Redeemer Sarasota Service Times
Morning Prayer
Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.
Daily Mass
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.
Evening Prayer
Monday-Friday, 5:15 p.m.
Saturday Mass
5:30 p.m. (contemporary)*
Sunday Masses
7:30 a.m. (spoken, Rite One)
9 a.m. (sung, Rite Two, with Children’s Chapel)*
11 a.m. (sung, Rite One)*
1 p.m. (in Spanish)*
*Livestreamed service
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Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.
Daily Mass
Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.
Evening Prayer
Monday-Friday, 5:15 p.m.
Saturday Mass
5:30 p.m. (contemporary)*
Sunday Masses
7:30 a.m. (spoken, Rite One)
9 a.m. (sung, Rite Two, with Children’s Chapel)*
11 a.m. (sung, Rite One)*
1 p.m. (in Spanish)*
*Livestreamed service
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Church of the Redeemer Sarasota History
Grant us grace
0 Lord our God, grant us grace to desire Thee with our whole heart; that, so desiring, we may seek, and seeking find Thee; and so finding Thee may love Thee; and loving Thee, may hate those sins from which Thou hast redeemed us.
Church of the Redeemer Sarasota listing was last updated on the 19th of October, 2021
