WHO WE ARE

OUR MISSION AND VALUES
The mission of Saint Boniface is to continue Christ’s ministry in the world through worship, teaching, healing and service.

All people are welcome here!  We are an inclusive, progressive congregation, holding fast to the best traditions of the past and willing to explore the new places God may lead us.

We are a large and diverse community of faith.  We invite you to join one of our ministry or program groups where you will be personally supported, spiritually and intellectually challenged, and encouraged to make a difference in the world.

We are committed to excellence in:

• Worship with sound preaching and quality music
• Education and programs with equal focus on children, youth, and adults
• Service to our community and beyond with our financial and personal resources.

Our vision is for our parish to be the best the Episcopal Church can be.

OUR HISTORY
Saint Boniface Church began as a mission of the Church of the Redeemer in Sarasota, Florida, in 1954. The first services were held in a rent-free storefront on Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key. Even though the Key was relatively undeveloped at that time, the average attendance at Sunday services was 66, and interest was high enough to apply for a charter within four months of operation. Property at the current site was purchased in 1956, and the first building was in operation by the middle of 1957. The original rectory, now the church office building, was added in 1958.

In 1962, Saint Boniface achieved parish status and more facilities soon followed. Church school rooms, a parish hall, nursery, kitchen, enlarged sacristy and a new building for the Healing Mission (a ministry of healing, unique to Saint Boniface) were all added during this period. By 1965, the Parish had grown to approximately 775 communicants.

The decade from 1969-1979 saw gifts that established a columbarium on the property, expansion of the Healing Mission, and the addition of new community service and outreach programs, many of which are still active today.

By 1979, planning began on a new church building designed to accommodate 550 worshipers at Sunday services.  Construction was completed and the building dedicated in 1980. A major renovation begun in 1995 improved the building interior and exterior as you see now, changing the color on the building, roof, and interior ceiling, adding the new steeple cross, revoicing the organ, and remodeling to make the Chapel of Christ the King possible.