Watch our livestream for 12/24  Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 7:00 PM using this LINK.

Church of the Wayfarer is a welcoming community of faith in the heart of Carmel. Our mission, in word and deed, is to be a wellspring of love, acceptance, and compassion in bringing greater wholeness to our world. We’re especially proud of our heritage as Carmel’s oldest Protestant church, an integral part of Carmel-By-The Sea’s unique history and daily life for more than a hundred years. Residents and travelers alike have found peace and friendship abundant within our doors.

So, whether you’re seeking a church community for yourself or your family, or simply visiting our beautiful town, we invite you to join us at Church of the Wayfarer and to share in our glorious past as we create an inspiring future together.

Whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey of faith you are welcome here.

Message from Pastor Karla Lundin

Here at Church of the Wayfarer, we welcome you whoever you are and wherever you are on your journey.

As followers of Jesus, we are guided by what Jesus said is the Greatest Commandment: ‘You shall love the Lord your God… and love your neighbor as yourself.’  (Matthew 22:37-39 NRSV)

We embrace our motto of The United Methodist Church: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. As such, we welcome all people from all walks of life, striving to follow the Three Simple Rules of our Methodist founder John Wesley: Do No Harm, Do Good, Stay in Love with God as we move about in our community, and the world.

We welcome you to join us, whenever you are here and however long or short your stay may be.

Shalom to you,
Pastor Karla