The Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement

St. Monica’s Episcopal Church is a welcoming community offering spiritual sanctuary to all, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or socio-economic class. We recognize each individual as a unique child of God. We commit ourselves to making justice, dignity and inclusiveness a reality in this congregation and the world. We are grateful you have found St. Monica’s on the web, and we look forward to having you visit us soon. If you would like to know more about us, please give us a call. ALL are welcome here!

Our Mission:
Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through worship, word and deed and to reflect His image in the Church, the community and the world.

Sky view video by Roberto Zayas

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Dates to remember:

Maundy Thursday

7 pm Thursday, April 18

Join us for as we follow Jesus’ path to the Cross we remember the Last Supper with his disciples and Jesus’ commission to a servant life as he washed their feet in John 13. The Eucharist this evening is especially poignant as we remember Jesus celebrating his Last Supper with His disciples. After the service we process to the Garden to remember Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Stations of the Cross – Good Friday Service

7 pm Friday, April 19

We begin with a walk with Jesus through the events of his crucifixion, moving through fourteen stations representing his journey. Each has a prayer and reflection. Following Stations of the Cross, we will have Communion with Reserve Sacraments.

Easter Sunrise Service by the Pond

7 am Sunday, April 21

Come as you are and join us as we celebrate the Risen Lord with us at our Sunrise service by the pond.

Easter Family Service at 10 am

Join us as we celebrate the Risen Lord with special music followed by a reception in the Narthex and an Easter Egg Hunt on the lawn.

Beans & Rice Ministry

On the last Saturday of each month beginning at 9 am until supplies run out, we will be distributing rice and dried beans to each family who comes. We will also be providing a sausage biscuit breakfast!

Last Saturday Breakfast!

Please join us at 8 am on the last Saturday of every month for the best breakfast around! We gather together for fellowship and a hearty breakfast in Thee House and we would love to have you join us!

For more events, visit our Coming Events page!

Saint Monica’s is an Episcopal Church in the Diocese of the Central Gulf Coast

The Right Reverend James Russell Kendrick – Bishop

The Episcopal Church

The Most Reverend Michael Bruce Curry  – Presiding Bishop