St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church

St. Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church St. Simon's on the Sound During the early 1940's local Episcopalians traveled to Destin by boat to attend church service. Harbeson in Fort Walton Beach.

As the number of parishioners increased they met in the home of W.C. Growth continued and the parish moved again, to a nearby schoolroom. Mission status was received July 14th, 1945 and the Reverend Charles O. Farrar was called to be the first vicar of St. Simon's on the Sound. That same year Liza Jackson donated the property where the current church now stands. The nave was completed in 1949 and

in 1956 the mission became a self-supporting parish. An arsonist set fire to the church in 1965 which completely destroyed the nave. After the restoration, a "Tau" cross was placed above the altar. Proportioned to the configuration of an early Roman crucifix, this cross has a aureole surrounding it. The aureole symbolizes the risen Christ. Simon's hosted the Diocesan Convention in 1982. A replica of the wooden cross that once stood on the shore behind the church was used in the city auditorium where the majority of the convention took place. That same cross now overlooks the Sound at the south side of the church. Easter sunrise services are held there as well as being a quiet place for all Ft. Walton residents. During 1987 the chapel and columbarium were constructed. Many services are conducted in the chapel, including baptisms, weddings, funerals and weekday healing services. The extensive damage to the church caused by Hurricane Opal necessitated the cancellation of plans to host the 1996 Diocesan Convention. A Capital Campaign began in 1997. This made possible the newly expanded and renovated facility now in place. Groundbreaking took place Easter Sunday 1998 and construction was completed in the summer of 1999. Simon's continues to be a Christ centered, faith oriented, servant community aided by the wonderful new church building.

Celebrating 80 years and other parish happenings!
06/11/2026

Celebrating 80 years and other parish happenings!

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06/06/2026

Everything is now half off!!!!! Come on down!!!

🥳🥳To the gentleman who wanted the panda in the wheelchair, we found the panda! Come see us again!
06/05/2026

🥳🥳To the gentleman who wanted the panda in the wheelchair, we found the panda! Come see us again!

Rummage Sale today! Doors open at 0800!
06/05/2026

Rummage Sale today! Doors open at 0800!

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06/04/2026
It’s beginning to look a lot like a rummage sale! Come shop Friday 8-3 and Saturday 8-1!
06/03/2026

It’s beginning to look a lot like a rummage sale! Come shop Friday 8-3 and Saturday 8-1!

05/31/2026

Trinity Sunday - May 31, 2026

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05/29/2026

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Next week we begin accepting donations for our recently revived Rummage Sale. In order to make this a success, we need your stuff!!! Please refer to the list below for suggested items. (Remember--no clothing, please.)

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28 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL
32548

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 12pm

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+18502448621

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