The Chapel by the Sea was the first church on the island. A congregation of
the Presbyterian Church (USA), Chapel by the Sea was started in 1932 as a
mission of the Presbyterians. It was officially founded one year later. The
first building was constructed in 1937 with a seating capacity of 47. Today's
Sanctuary holds 700. Although it is Presbyterian, the Chapel is known on the
island as the community church. The church hosts "God's Table"
feeding the poor and needy of the beach every day, Monday through Friday.
Saint Raphael's Church was the second church built on the island. It was
founded on March 5, 1951
