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Our Mission

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Our History

In 1843, the (Castleton) Methodist Episcopal Church was organized by Reverend James T. Wright in Vertland, a small settlement north of present day Castleton along the railroad tracks. The first meeting was held in Rev. Wright's home, a log cabin covered with clapboards, on the former Hillsdale Nursery Farm.

The first church building was built on the west side of Masters Road and dedicated in 1876. In 1926, an acre of ground was donated and a new church was built and dedicated in 1927. It became Castleton United Methodist church between 1938 - 1939 when three  branches of Methodism merged.

Land was purchased in the early 1960s at 71st and Road 100 (now Shadeland) and a new church, education wing, and fellowship hall was dedicated in February 1968. With the merger of the Methodist and Evangelical United Brethren churches, we became Castleton United Methodist.

In 1983, a new sanctuary was dedicated and was the home to the congregation for over 25 years. In August of 1992, a two-story education wing was added onto the southeast side of the building and later christened the Armstrong Education Wing.

In September 1998, the church purchased the MetroHealth building on the adjorning property. Now called the Castleton United Methodist Ministries Center, it is home to staff offices, youth activities, Buchanan Counseling and other services.

Sunrise at Geist United Methodist Church became a part of Castleton United Methodist in January 2005 and is known as the Sunrise Worship Center.

In fall 2007, the church completed it's new Sanctuary. This larger facility will be the home to the congregation for years to come.

A Word of Welcome

Poll after poll indicates that what Americans want more than anything else is a sense that there is One greater than themselves active in the world along with a sense of community. That's what Castleton United Methodist Church seeks to do - provide a place were people can discover the presence of God and a supportive community that seeks to reconcile in a world that is too frequently divisive and polarizing. We believe that Christ invites us to be a community of faith with open hearts, open hands, and open doors. We invite you to join us in this journey of faith.

                                 C. Mac Hamon

     Senior Pastor, Castleton UMC