Who Are You — Who Do We Serve

First Time Visitors

Each week, we welcome first-time visitors to CVLC. Some are on vacation enjoying Southwest Florida and want a place to worship while in town. Others are looking for a new church home where they can be nurtured spiritually. Whatever brings you through our doors, we are glad you came. We look forward to sharing what we have with you – a lively worship experience, inspiring faith formation, friendly fellowship, and meaningful service.

Year Round Residents

Throughout the year, CVLC’s ministry touches people’s lives in Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero, Fort Myers, and beyond. Our worship, faith formation, fellowship, and outreach continue to impact our community. As you work and play in Southwest Florida, let CVLC help you belong and contribute to a loving community.

Seasonal Residents

CVLC’s size grows significantly during the seasonal months of January through April as people come to enjoy the Sunshine State. We offer a variety of opportunities for those who are in town for weeks and months, year after year. For many, CVLC is their “church home away from home.” As you relax and renew in the sun, let CVLC help you regenerate your spirit.

Community Partners

We are proud to work alongside a variety of community partners to support and enrich our local area. Our partnerships with organizations focused on social justice, outreach, and care for those in need allow us to share God’s love in tangible ways. Together, we strive to reflect Christ’s compassion to all. Some of our main partnerships include All Seasons Living Facility and Café of Life, but a full list can be found here:
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Community Partners

  • All Seasons Living Facility – weekly Bible study, joint worship experiences, outreach and
    community activities
  • Café of Life- meals at Leitner Park; senior meals; diapers; PBJ; L-6 Camp
  • Catholic Charities – Undy Sunday, annual gathering of underwear & socks for those in need
  • Faith Lutheran Naples – books/magazines for the troops
  • Helping Hands- non-perishables
  • Immokalee Friendship House/St. Matthew’s House- toys, clothing, personal care items, etc.
  • Lions Club- glasses/cases
  • Local senior centers – fleece blankets, activity blankets, adult bibs
  • Ronald McDonald House – aluminum tabs
  • Salvation Army – clothing

Those Needing Assistance

We are committed to supporting our neighbors in Lee and Collier County through our community partners. We believe Christ calls us to be in holistic community with one another; there is no shame in needing assistance. Whether you’re seeking spiritual guidance, food assistance, or support in times of crisis, we hope to connect you with the resources that can help. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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Resources

For urgent spiritual care you can use our dedicated Pastoral Care Hotline at 239-380-5887.
If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis, help is available. Call or
text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org/.

If you are looking for food, Café of Life provides a hot nutritious meal Monday through Friday
from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m in Leitner Park. They can also provide supplemental groceries to
prepare meals at home, gently used clothing, diapers, toiletries, blankets, other miscellaneous
personal goods, and at times furniture and appliances. For further information about Café of Life
services, please visit their website: https://www.cafeoflife.org/services/.

Additionally, Helping Hands Pantry also distributes food and personal care items on Fridays
between 11 AM and 1 PM. Their website is https://www.helpinghandspantry.net/.

If you are looking for shelter or other help related to being unhoused, St. Matthew’s House:
Campbell Lodge and Immokalee Friendship House provide critical resources including housing.
They also have a variety of other services. More information can be found at:
https://stmatthewshouse.org/our-programs/.

Assistance with drug or alcohol rehabilitation can also be found through St. Matthew’s House:
Justin’s Place® Recovery Program. Or you can find a local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting
https://www.aa.org/find-aa or Narcotics Anonymous meeting https://www.narcotics.com/na-meetings/.

If you have a need not listed above, please contact the church office at (239) 597-1043.

Families

CVLC offers a variety of ways to explore faith formation and fellowship for all ages through Sunday School, Youth Group, and other opportunities. We are also a proud intergenerational congregation, blessed with a plethora of “grandparents” in our midst.

College Students and Young Adults

We are committed to supporting our college students through care packages, helping them feel connected and valued while they are away. As we look to the future, we are excited to begin developing a campus ministry and young adult programming. If you are a young adult, we hope to further nurture and guide you in your journey. Pastor Courtney would love to meet you for coffee and conversation about what life looks like for young adults in the Church! Contact her at [email protected].