Miraculously, the beautiful historic Chapel by the Sea on Captiva Island still stands after the devastation of Hurricane Ian on September 28, 2022.
However, the structure and property did sustain some damage that will be repaired in the coming weeks and months. This damage includes some significant issues with the Chapel’s belfry, flooring and the Cemetery’s fencing and vegetation.
Captiva Chapel by the Sea Hurricane Ian Damage (Video)
Captiva Chapel by the Sea Cemetery after Ian (Photos)
Photo credit: Captain Brian Holaway
Photo credit: Captain Brian Holaway
Photo credit: Captain Brian Holaway
Captiva Chapel by the Sea Cemetery after Ian (Video)
Beautiful Chapel of the Sea Christmas Lights Before Ian
I had to include these beautiful photos of the Christmas lights of the Chapel of the Sea last year (2021) prior to Hurricane Ian. So charming! Looking forward to the day when we can enjoy these once again!
Photo credit: Angela Swider
Photo credit: Angela Swider
Photo credit: Angela Swider
Update: Chapel by the Sea will be Reopening!
January 2, 2023 UPDATE from Chapel by the Sea's Facebook page:
"It warms our hearts to share that starting Sunday, January 29th, Reverend Larry Marshall will be returning to Captiva for live, in-person services. Due to ongoing repairs to the chapel, services will be held in the Chapel Yard."
Online Worship Services
You can worship with Chapel by the Sea every Sunday morning at 11am Eastern time on their YouTube channel HERE.
Support Captiva Chapel by the Sea
The church's repair costs are being assessed by professionals but preliminary estimates are appearing to be costs in excess of $200,000.
They appreciate anything you can do to support their recovery.
To donate to The Chapel by the Sea, click the button below, or send a check to:
Chapel by the Sea
PO Box 118
Captiva, FL 33924
Stay Updated on Chapel by the Sea's Reconstruction Process
You can stay updated on how the Chapel by the Sea is recovering from Ian on their website HERE or their Facebook page HERE.
Captiva Memorial Library after Ian
I am looking into information about how the Captiva Library fared through Hurricane Ian. So far, this is what they have posted on their website:
Before Hurricane Ian, the Captiva Memorial Library was closed for a flooring renovation. This project needs to be completed before the library will reopen.
You can check back for updates on their site HERE.
Captiva Memorial Library
11560 Chapin Lane
Captiva, FL 33924
239-533-4890 Voice
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