Dear Friends,

We are very glad you have visited the Drew United Methodist Church website! Whether you are a member of Drew or someone seeking a church family, we hope that you have found the site helpful and interesting. Please be sure to contact us if you did not find what you were looking for. We would be most happy to answer any questions or to connect you with the church and its ministries in whatever way we can.

Drew Church is an historic church with a vibrant present and a hopeful future. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We seek to share Christ’s love and life-changing power, to build caring community, and to make a difference in the world around us. At Drew, you will have an opportunity to get to know other worshippers and church members through our weekly fellowship and refreshment time in Sloat Hall and through our many ministries. Drew is often described as a warm “family,” and this family encompasses people of many different age groups, from infants to our 101 year old member!

Our church has an active Sunday School and summer Vacation Bible Camp, puts on an annual Christmas pageant, offers Bible Study and small group opportunities, workshops and classes. We have an active Prayer Chain and care team ministry. We offer training and study in healing prayer. Volunteers staff the Drew Thrift Shop, which provides low cost items to the people of Carmel and the surrounding area. Our United Methodist Men’s Fellowship meets monthly and does some wonderful mission work and program work. Our Music Program is led by an outstanding Director, Don Wiggins, and offers opportunities for weekly choir participation as well as taking part in special performances. We also have an ecumenical hiking group and an adult fellowship that sponsor activities. We host Talent Shows, a favorite with our children and youth, and dinners and other programs that are lots of fun. These are just a few of the things happening regularly at Drew. Check this website regularly to see the kinds of events being sponsored and to get involved.

Drew is located across the street from lovely Lake Gleneida. We are blessed with a beautiful setting. We are easy to find, and there is plenty of parking out back.
When you come, you will see the historic stone steps on either side of the church from the days of the horse and carriage!

Drew Church welcomes all people into its fellowship. All members have an equal opportunity for leadership and responsibilities within the congregation, and we delight in involving new members to whatever extent they want to get involved on our Committees and ministry teams. If you would like to know more about becoming a member of Drew Church, please email me at revkb@verizon.net or drewumc@verizon.net. You can also come and worship and feel your way slowly, that is fine too! Your spiritual walk with God is your own, and we look to assist you in any way we can.

In Christ’s Service,

The Rev. Karen A. Burger, Pastor