CUMC-HB Youth Ministries Program

CUMC has an active and growing youth ministry. We seek to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with young people, give them the knowledge and tools to live their own life of faith and we offer opportunities to experience the call to ministry that all Christians share.

A "youth" is a person who is at least in the sixth grade and has not yet graduated from high school. This is a large range of age and maturity levels so the Sunday School classes and fellowship times are divided into junior high and senior high. We have Sunday School during each worship service (8:30 and 10:00) and meet at the church on Sunday afternoon or evening for fellowship and games.  Check The Youth Page in the Chimes to learn about upcoming topics of discussion and events. If you like to sing, you can join the Celebration Choir, led by our music director, Greg Kirby. This is a lot of fun, and you get a chance to learn some really cool music. See the Music Ministries page for more information. If you do not want to sing but would like to try hand bells, you could join the youth hand bells, also directed by Greg.

Every other month we travel to another church to participate in the Santa Ana District Youth Ministry. This offers us an opportunity for fun and fellowship with youth from many other churches.  Each year, the youth participate in a Sierra Service Project, traveling to communities where they lend their hearts and their skills to others in need. This event is usually a big hit with everyone, creating lasting memories for all who are involved.

Each summer, we can sign up to go to summer camp at the Lazy W Ranch. If you want to know more information about camp, go to the Summer Camps page. Summer Camps

Pastor Alena Uhamaka provides leadership for the Youth Ministries and the Youth Council. 

Suzanne Morgan, Director of Family Ministry and Education, directs the curriculum.

Questions regarding CUMC youth ministries can be directed to the church office at 714.842.4461. Email inquiries can be sent to PastorAlena@cumchb.org  or Pastor Lynn: thisday4you@yahoo.com