Longboat's Christ Church welcomes back members

Members of Christ Church of Longboat Key gathered recently to kick off not only the holiday season but also another fall and winter on the island.

The church on Gulf of Mexico Drive will celebrate the 11th anniversary of its permanent building in January, just as the winter season begins in earnest. And while members begin to return from far-flung locations farther north, some members have already been hard at work following the region’s experience in September and October with tropical weather.

Christ Church in October organized one of its food drives to aid those in Manatee County most in need.

Members are planning a Trolley Tour of Lights in December for church members. Signups are underway at the church.

The church is located at 6400 Gulf of Mexico Drive.