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Jan 12, 2024

Churches respond to storm damage

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore, we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.” – Psalm 46:1-3.

Jan 11, 2024

Navarre church leaders look to New Year

With all the uncertainty in the world today, from war in Israel and Palestine to political divisions in the United States, many people are looking at 2024 as an opportunity to begin anew and help find answers for the questions in their lives. Churches, and the people who lead them, provide that opportunity.

Jan 4, 2024

Navarre United Methodist holds ‘Shark Tank’ style event to hear ministry pitches

Each year, we often look back at our successes, our failures and what we would like to see change in the new year. Navarre area churches are no different.

Dec 8, 2023

Gulf Breeze church hopes to unite local churches behind Israel with event

The world was in shock after the attack on Israel that took place in October. Now, uniting to demonstrate their support for the nation of Israel and its peoples, local faith leaders are joining together to present “A Night to Honor Israel” that will provide the community with a unique opportunity to stand together against antisemitism.

Dec 7, 2023

New thrift store promises to help church, community says St. Paul UMC pastor

There’s a new store on New Hope Road in Midway. St. Paul United Methodist Church recently opened the New Hope Thrift Store, which is just southwest of the main church building and the preschool building. The thrift store is set to have an official grand opening in January but had a soft opening Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Nov 30, 2023

Joy to the world

The story of Jesus’s birth is well known. The Bible, in the Book of Luke, describes the birth of Christ and presents a story of multiple people and animals (wise men from the east with gifts, shepherds and their flock, Joseph and a pregnant Mary, just to name a few) traveling to and converging at one manger, for the arrival of the newborn king, Jesus Christ.

Nov 28, 2023

What is Advent?

Christmas is arguably the most popular holiday in the United States.

Each year, millions put toys and other gifts under Christmas trees, attend Christmas services and travel to see family. According to the National Retail Federation, consumer spending during the 2023 holiday season, which is anchored by Christmas, is expected to be between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion.


Nov 18, 2023

The gift of giving

Around five years ago, Angela Zangerle, a Navarre resident, was taking a tour of Santa Rosa Kids House, a nonprofit which provides services such as counseling, as well as shelter, for children who’ve been abused. The nonprofit has helped thousands of children, according to its website.

Nov 9, 2023

Navarre United Methodist Church celebrates 40 years

On Nov. 5, Navarre United Methodist Church held a 40th anniversary celebration during their Sunday service. The church also held a fellowship luncheon after the service.

Pastor David Morris delivered the sermon, where he discussed the past, present and future of the church.


Oct 30, 2023

Navarre United Methodist hosting bed building project for those in need

On Nov. 4, a local church will be building beds for those less fortunate.

Navarre United Methodist is partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit which builds twin sized beds for children ages three to 17 and delivers them fully furnished. From 2012 (the year it was founded) to 2022, Sleep in Heavenly Peace has delivered approximately 140,583 beds. There are 326 chapters of the organization.

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