Faith Archive

With 2026 still in its infancy, Navarre Press reached out to pastors from across Navarre to see what their churches plan to do this year, from missions work and ministries to renovations and furthering relationships with God.

First Baptist Church of Navarre is preparing to replace the church’s steeple. Building preparations began Tuesday, Dec. 9.

First Baptist Church of Navarre held their annual Christmas musical Dec. 13 and 14. This year’s musical was entitled “Shepherds and Kings.”

While ornaments, presents and holiday treats are fun parts of Christmas, Navarre First Assembly of God wants to remind people of the reason for the season.
The church, located at the corner of Navarre Parkway and Whispering Pines Boulevard, held a live nativity drive-thru Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12-13.

Navarre United Methodist Church held a Christmas musical performance Sunday, Dec. 7, featuring over two dozen children from the church’s youth ministries.

On Monday night, Dec. 8, a few hundred people braved cold temperatures to remember the life of Danika Troy. The 14-year-old was killed earlier this month in what has become a highly publicized murder.

“O’ Christmas tree! O’ Christmas tree! How lovely are thy branches!”
While Christmas is still a few weeks away, Coastline Calvary Chapel in Oriole Beach decided to get into the spirit of the season a little bit early.

Coastline Calvary Chapel in Gulf Breeze will host its first-ever Christmas Tree Lighting event, featuring a 17-foot outdoor Christmas tree.

Navarre High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes has seen involvement reach new heights this year.

Rev. Mark Waddell, of St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church in Navarre, was ordained to the Sacred Order of Priests Oct. 29. Rt. Rev. Russell Kendrick, the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast, gave the ordination; Rev. Steve Campbell, D. Min., gave the sermon and 64 people were in attendance.