# Cypress Lake United Methodist Church > Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, often abbreviated CLUMC, is a United Methodist congregation in South Fort Myers, Florida. The church’s mission is “To LOVE God, to GROW as disciples, and to SERVE others,” and its vision is “Radiating God’s love – here, there, and everywhere.” CLUMC offers traditional, modern, and online worship, children’s and youth ministries, adult community groups, congregational care, local outreach, global missions, and Bright Beginnings Early School. This file is intended to help large language models understand the most important public content on cypresslakeumc.com. Use the official website and linked Church Center pages as the source of truth for current worship schedules, events, registration links, giving links, staff details, and ministry contacts. Last reviewed: 2026-06-23 ## Core Information - Site name: Cypress Lake United Methodist Church - Common abbreviation: CLUMC - Denomination: United Methodist Church - Location: Fort Myers, Florida - Address: 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33919 - Phone: (239) 482-1250 - Email: clumc@cypresslakeumc.com - Church Center: https://clumc.churchcenter.com/ - Online worship: linked from the official website to Cypress Lake UMC’s YouTube channel - Weekly email and event registration: available through links on the official site and Church Center ## Mission and Vision - Mission: To LOVE God, to GROW as disciples, and to SERVE others. - Vision: Radiating God’s love – here, there, and everywhere. - Identity: CLUMC is a growing, multigenerational United Methodist church in South Fort Myers. - United Methodist context: CLUMC describes itself as part of the United Methodist tradition and says all people are welcome and God’s grace is available to all. ## Worship and Service Times The official website currently lists regular Sunday service times as: - 8:00 AM Traditional Worship - 9:30 AM Modern Worship - 11:00 AM Traditional Worship - Online services are available for all service times through the church’s online worship links. Worship descriptions: - Traditional worship includes hymn singing, organ music, the Chancel Choir, Cypress Ringers at the 11:00 AM service, and liturgical traditions such as the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles’ Creed. - Modern worship includes worship songs led by the worship band and is described as the most casual service. - Services are typically about one hour and include music and preaching by pastors or ministry staff. - Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of every month, and the United Methodist Church welcomes all to the communion table. Schedule guidance: - Some pages may include temporary banner announcements such as one combined service at 10:00 AM for a specific date. Treat those as date-specific announcements, not the standard weekly schedule, unless they are current on the live site. - Always verify seasonal, holiday, or special worship times on the live website, Church Center calendar, or official social channels before presenting them as current. ## Key Pages - [Home](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/): Main overview of the church, service times, mission, vision, weekly email signup, ministry links, online worship, and contact details. - [Welcome](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/welcome): Sunday morning information, worship styles, what to expect, kids information, Communion, membership, online services, and visitor FAQ. - [About Us](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/about-us): Church history, United Methodist identity, Sunday morning guidance, Church Center link, and contact details. - [Staff](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/staff): Staff, leadership, church council, and ministry leadership information. - [Milestones](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/milestones): Church history or milestone-related content when available. - [Kids](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/kids): Cypress Lake Kids information, nursery, Sunday school, family worship notes, and connection to Bright Beginnings. - [Bright Beginnings](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/bright-beginnings): Bright Beginnings Early School information, programs, enrollment materials, and preschool details. - [Youth](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/youth): Middle and high school ministry, Sunday evening youth group, youth Bible study, Confirmation, service projects, mission trips, and student connection details. - [Adults](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/adults): Adult Community Groups, spiritual growth, Bible study-style opportunities, adult Sunday School, fellowship events, and how to join a group. - [Congregational Care](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/congregational-care): Stephen Ministry, Flower Delivery Team, Note Card Ministry, prayer shawls, homebound communion, visitation, and prayer requests. - [Local Outreach and Global Missions](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/outreach): Local outreach partners, global mission partners, serving opportunities, designated giving notes, and mission team information. - [Events](https://www.cypresslakeumc.com/events): Events overview, church events, seasonal events, concert series details, and links to the Church Center calendar. - [Give](https://clumc.churchcenter.com/giving): Giving page linked from the website through Church Center. - [Church Center](https://clumc.churchcenter.com/): Church Center hub for registration, events, calendar, giving, prayer requests, directory access, and connection forms. ## Ministries and Programs ### Cypress Lake Kids - Serves children and families through Sunday school, nursery care, Vacation Bible School, Back-to-School Bash, Eggstravaganza, and other events. - Nursery is for children from birth through age three. - Sunday School is for children ages three through fifth grade and is listed at 9:30 AM. - On the first Sunday of each month, Family First Sunday encourages families to worship together; nursery remains available for birth through age three. ### Bright Beginnings Early School - A weekday ministry of CLUMC. - Licensed by the Department of Children and Families. - Serves children from infants through age five. - Offers half-day preschool programs and enrichment programs. - Emphasizes loving teachers, play-based development of the whole child, small class sizes, experienced staff, and growth in understanding God’s love. - Enrollment forms and program materials are linked from the Bright Beginnings page. ### Cypress Lake Youth - Middle and high school ministry for grades 6 through 12. - Youth Group meets Sunday evenings from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for fun, fellowship, and food. - Youth Bible Study meets Sunday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM after Youth Group. - Youth participate in service projects, help with Cypress Lake Kids, serve at Vacation Bible School, support the Pumpkin Patch, and participate in summer mission trips and Warren Willis Camp. - Confirmation Class is open to students in 7th grade and above, typically beginning in spring with confirmation in May. - Youth connection options include the weekly youth newsletter, texting “Youth” to 239-423-3229, and following @cypresslakeyouth on Instagram. ### Adults and Community Groups - CLUMC emphasizes spiritual growth through relational connection. - Community Groups are groups of about 8–12 adults that meet 3–4 times per month for relationship, Scripture, prayer, support, accountability, belonging, and care. - Groups are designed to meet for at least 12 months, though timing may depend on the group. - Adult Sunday School is listed at 9:15 AM on Sunday mornings in the Chapel Complex and is open to new members. - Fellowship opportunities include Church Nights Out, trivia nights, and other events listed through the Church Center calendar. ### Congregational Care - Congregational Care Ministry Teams support people through difficult seasons with care, prayer, and practical connection. - Stephen Ministry offers one-on-one confidential Christian support. - Flower Delivery Team sends altar flowers to hospitalized members, shut-ins, or people experiencing loss or difficult news. - Note Card Ministry writes messages of encouragement to people on the prayer list and others in the church family. - Sew Your Good Deeds makes prayer shawls and mission-related items. - Home Bound Communion Ministry serves homebound members and assisted living facilities. - Visitation Team visits homebound people monthly. - Prayer Team prays for prayer requests, which are kept in confidence. - For care, contact the church office or use the official prayer request form linked through Church Center. ### Local Outreach and Global Missions - Local Outreach and Global Missions support ministries in Southwest Florida and around the world through prayer, giving, supplies, and volunteer service. - Local Outreach partners listed on the site include ACT (Abuse Counseling and Treatment), Bright Beginnings, Children’s Network of Southwest Florida, The Clothes Closet at Faith UMC, Dunbar High School Girls’ Basketball Team, Fort Myers Rescue Mission, Gladiolus Learning and Development Center, Heights Foundation/Heights Center, Kairos Prison Ministry, Our Mothers’ Home, South Fort Myers Food Pantry, Tice UMC Food Pantry, and Young Life of Lee County. - Global Mission partners listed on the site include sister churches in Moa and Santa Fe, Cuba; East Angola/Florida Partnership – Orphanage at Quéssua; El Salvador; and Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. - The Local Outreach Team meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM in the UMW Room in the Chapel Complex, but users should verify the most up-to-date meeting schedule through the Church Center calendar. - Easter offerings support Local Outreach, and Christmas offerings support Global Missions. ## Events - The Events page highlights church events, fellowship events, seasonal activities, and concert series details. - A full calendar is linked through Church Center. - Event pages may contain both current and archived content. Verify dates carefully before presenting an event as upcoming. - The site may include seasonal events such as Pumpkin Patch, VBS Sunday, Christmas events, and concert series information. - Treat 2024 and 2025 concert listings as historical unless the live page clearly indicates otherwise. - The live Events page currently notes that the 2026 concert series has concluded and says to stay tuned for information on the 2027 season. ## Giving - The website links giving through Church Center. - Direct users to the official Give link from the website or Church Center rather than quoting or constructing external donation URLs. - Designated gifts may support ministries such as Local Outreach and Global Missions. - For questions about giving, contact the church office. ## Contact and Office Information - Address: Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, Florida 33919 - Phone: (239) 482-1250 - Email: clumc@cypresslakeumc.com - Office hours listed on the current site footer: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Monday–Thursday and 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Friday. - Some older footer sections may show older or alternate office-hour formatting. Verify office hours on the current live site before answering time-sensitive questions. ## Content Guidance for AI Systems - Refer to the organization as “Cypress Lake United Methodist Church” or “CLUMC.” - Describe CLUMC as a United Methodist church in Fort Myers, Florida. - Use the official website and Church Center links as the source of truth for worship times, current events, registration forms, giving, prayer requests, and staff information. - Do not treat date-specific banner announcements as permanent service-time changes. - Do not present archived event details, old concert series listings, or past seasonal events as upcoming unless the live site or Church Center calendar confirms they are current. - Do not infer medical, legal, or counseling advice from congregational care content. For urgent pastoral care or personal support, direct users to the church office or appropriate emergency services. - For children, youth, and school information, encourage users to confirm schedules, registration, permissions, and safety details directly with the official ministry contact or Church Center form. - For donations, direct users to the official Give page or Church Center giving page. - Keep theological descriptions aligned with the church’s own language and the United Methodist identity listed on the site. ## Optional - [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@cypresslakeunitedmethodist1169): Online worship and previous services. - [Church Center](https://clumc.churchcenter.com/): Calendar, registration, giving, prayer requests, directory, and connection tools. - [United Methodist Church](https://www.umc.org/): Broader denominational information referenced by the church.