Purpose - The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the Global Ministries of the Church.

UMW Organization - Our local UMW unit of CUMC-HB extends to the Santa Ana District, to the Women’s Division of the California Pacific Conference to National and International Women’s Division of the United Methodist Church.  As a part of this large group, we pledge money and work for missions established by the Women’s Division of our Conference.  We receive newsletters from the District and the Conference.  For more information see
www.unitedmethodistwomen.com.

Our local unit consists of seven circles and two quilting groups.  The circles and quilters are open to all women of the church. Circles meet once a month in private homes or at the church for fellowship and study.   It is not necessary to be a member of a circle or quilting group to belong to UMW.  Each month there is a General Meeting with programs, refreshments, and fellowship.

Special events - During the year our local UMW unit sponsors the following special events:  the Interfaith Breakfast to which we invite women of our church and women of other faiths in the area, the Hollywreath Brunch that is our gift to the women of CUMC-HB, and  Women’s Sunday, for  which we select a speaker and conduct the morning services.  The Boutique is held every two years on the first Saturday in November.  Craft items and baked goodies that are for sale are made by UMW members and friends.  Proceeds from the sale are used to fund various missions. 

Missions - In addition to supporting the Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, we support local missions in our church and the community.   Within our local church we help with camp scholarships and the Sierra Service Project.  We give scholarships to members of our congregation who are studying for the ministry.  In the community, we support Interval House, Project Self-Sufficiency, and the Southwest Community Center.