South Pinellas Connection

A new cooperative model with four United Methodist churches in the southern part of Pinellas County.

The South Pinellas Connection is a new Cooperative Parish made up of four United Methodist churches—Clearview, St. Luke’s, Gulfport First, and Lakewood—working together to strengthen our ministries, share our gifts, and deepen our impact in the community. By fostering strong relationships between our congregations and pastors, we cultivate a spirit of collaboration, creativity, and connection. Together, we believe we can do more for Christ and our neighbors than any one church could do alone.


If you have any questions about the "Connection" and its effect on you or your church, please contact a member of your church's leadership team and/or one of the pastors, we'd be thrilled to talk to you about this new and exciting venture.