NAPLES

We are blessed for being the very first church in Naples, Florida. In 1891, Naples consisted of sandy beaches, a 600-foot long pier that extended into the Gulf of Mexico, and a 16-room hotel, the Naples Hotel. There were no phones or electricity and there were barely any roads established. So in 1891 Reverend Gatewood, was sent by the Methodist Conference to establish churches for families living in South West Florida. He organized the Everglades Circuit. First United Methodist Church of Naples is a direct result of the Everglades Circuit. The term for each minister was short because of the hardships and hazards and numerous mosquitoes, sand flies, snakes, and wild animals. During the beginning stages, several missions were established. We continue to carry out local and regional missions and continue to grow in faith with our surrounding community... Our worship service is Livestreamed on our YouTube channel. If you miss the live service, the recorded service is available on..

Primary location: Naples United States