Sunday
Traditional worship: 8:00 & 11:00 am
Contemporary worship: 9:30 am
We are a growing multigenerational church in south Fort Myers with a proud United Methodist heritage. We, like all United Methodists, believe that we are called to share God’s love and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Join us on Sundays for traditional worship at 8 and 11 am, or the contemporary praise service at 9:30 am. All services take place in the Sanctuary (the large building facing Cypress Lake Drive). Before the service, visit the Welcome Center in the center of the Sanctuary. Our volunteers will provide you with a welcome packet and answer any questions you might have.
Nursery and children’s programs are offered at the 9:30 and 11 am services. The nursery (children under 3 years) is at the east end of the Sanctuary, and is open every Sunday during the 9:30 and 11 services. At the 9:30 service, children (ages 3 through 5th grade) begin worship with their families and leave early in the service for children’s church. Check in for children’s programming at the kiosk in the Sanctuary Lobby at 9:30.
There is no Children’s Sunday School on the first Sunday of the month, because our kids lead in worship as greeters, acolytes, and communion servers, and sit with their families during the service. Click here for more details on children’s programs.
What should I wear?
Some people wear shorts, some people like to put on their Sunday best, and many people dress somewhere in between. You will be welcome in whatever you are comfortable wearing.
Whichever service you decide to attend, you’ll hear the same message. Our senior pastor, Rev. Thom Shafer, preaches most Sundays, assisted by our associate pastor Rev. Robert Bledsoe. Traditional worship (8 and 11 am) features hymn singing, organ music, the Chancel Choir (11 am service), and liturgical traditions like the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostle’s Creed. Contemporary worship (9:30 am) features worship songs led by a praise team (guitars, keyboards, and drums). This service is the most casual and younger families tend to attend this service.
On the first Sunday of every month we celebrate Holy Communion together. The United Methodist Church welcomes all to the communion table. You do not need to be a member of this or any other Church to participate. The juice and bread that we share represent the life He gave up so that our sins could be forgiven.
Cypress Lake is proud to be a United Methodist congregation. All people are welcome; God’s grace is available to all people, no matter where you’re from, what you look like, or how you grew up.
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The United Methodist Church has a library of FAQs that answers many of the “tough questions” of theological and social significance.
Sunday
Traditional worship: 8:00 & 11:00 am
Contemporary worship: 9:30 am
8570 Cypress Lake Drive
Fort Myers, Florida 33919
(239) 482-1250 P
(239) 482-6366 F
clumc@cypresslakeumc.com
To LOVE God, to GROW as disciples, and to SERVE others.
Radiating God’s love – here, there, and everywhere.
We WELCOME all people and inspire them to connect with a perfect God by centering their lives on Jesus Christ.
We NURTURE one another in Christian community.
We CHALLENGE one another to intentionally grow as we journey toward becoming fully devoted disciples of Christ.
We EQUIP the church to fulfill God’s call through strategic team-based ministries.
We EMPOWER the next generation to lead.
We GO into Fort Myers and the world with fresh expressions of God’s love.
We CELEBRATE what God is doing in lives and communities.