Church Networks and Affiliations in Sarasota, FL

Covenant Life Church is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation in Sarasota, founded in 1980. It meets at 8490 McIntosh Road for classic worship at 8:30 AM and modern worship at 10:45 AM on Sundays, with Christian Education classes at 9:45 AM. Ken Aldrich is senior pastor, Bob Dillard ministers to senior adults and Mike Vieira is pastor of families. The church offers nursery care, children's worship, Wednesday children's and student programs, community groups and ministries for young adults, women, men and adults age 55 and older. Little Explorers Preschool serves children ages two through four. Sunday services are available online.

Faith Presbyterian Church in Sarasota is known on its official website as GraceLife Sarasota. The church emphasizes mobile, organic, biblical, and generous Christian community, weekly worship, prayer with church leaders, Christian education, children's ministry, student ministry, fellowship, messages, events, and resources for everyday discipleship.

New Creation Church is a Presbyterian Church in America congregation in Sarasota. Sunday worship begins at 8:30 AM at St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 8700 State Road 72. Pastor Steve Jeantet leads the church with a ministry team serving discipleship, prayer, worship, communications and children. Worship combines historic and newer songs, Bible teaching, prayer and weekly communion. Nursery care is available for young children, and children through third grade are invited to age-appropriate teaching after the children's sermon. Men's and women's Bible studies and an after-school Good News Club provide other opportunities to connect.

Faith Baptist Church is an independent Baptist congregation at 8751 Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Sunday worship begins at 10:00 AM, followed by the Pastor's Class at 11:15 AM. David Anderson serves as senior pastor and Joseph Hamlin as assistant pastor. Services include Bible preaching, Christ-centered music, prayer and Scripture reading. Nursery and children's classes are available on Sunday mornings. The church also offers Adventure Club for children, a teen ministry, small groups, men's and women's Bible studies, Wednesday prayer and Bible study, and a Saturday prayer gathering. First-time visitors can follow the parking signs in front of the main building and find coffee and ministry information at the Services Desk after worship.

Liberty Baptist Church in Sarasota was founded in 1978. Anthony Aiken serves as pastor, and founding pastor Gary R. Jackson is pastor emeritus. Sunday small groups begin at 9 AM and worship at 10 AM, with Wednesday Bible study at 7 PM. Worship includes hymns, choir and instrumental music, and Bible teaching uses the King James Version. Nursery, children's ministry, teenagers' gatherings and Liberty Baptist Academy are part of the church's ministries.

Calvary Chapel Christian Fellowship meets at 3650 Webber Street in Sarasota for Sunday worship at 10:00 AM. The church emphasizes teaching through the Bible verse by verse. Children begin with their families during worship music before nursery and elementary-age classes. Visitors may dress casually or more formally, and are not expected to give. The congregation offers opportunities for fellowship and women's Bible study, with current study details available from the church. Sermons and other resources are available through its online channels.

Calvary Chapel Sarasota gathers at 3800 27th Parkway for Sunday services at 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM and a Wednesday service at 6:30 PM. Carl Dixon has served as senior pastor since the church began in 1987. Worship emphasizes Bible teaching and music, with nursery care, children's classes and student ministry. Growth groups, men's and women's ministries, young-adult gatherings and biblical discipleship offer ways to build relationships and receive support. Calvary Chapel School is a church ministry serving kindergarten through eighth grade. Services are also available through the church's livestream.