Although The Church of the Wayfarer is and has been a United Methodist Church for all of its 100 years, we have also been a "community" church, a good neighbor and participant in the town activities.   In partnership with other community agencies and churches we have aided the homeless thru the Monterey County I-Help program, furnishing meals and temporary lodging, gasoline and transportation vouchers, as well as an ongoing series of food bank contributions.   From the earliest days of Carmel-by-the-Sea, the doors of the church building have been open to the community for drama and musical productions, rehearsal space, special events, for lectures and civic gatherings. As part of the "downtown" area of the village, The Church of the Wayfarer has been a major contributor to the ambience of this special place, with tourists from all over the world enjoying a respite from their travels on our benches and in our sanctuary.   One major tourist attraction is The Master's Garden, originally known as The Biblical Garden, featuring plants described in the Bible, but also providing a colorful experience for our visitors as they relax in this special place.