Welcome to the national web site of the Pacific Islanders & Asian American
ministry of the United Church of Christ. We are comprise of 231 multi-ethnic churches across 6 regions of the United
States. These regions include Hawaii, Northern California, Southern California, Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and East.
PAAM was organized in 1974 at a gathering in San Francisco, California
of representatives from different regions throughout the United States. The vision was to unite and move forward at
the national, regional and local levels as Pacific Islanders & Asian Americans in the United Church of Christ, sharing
our unique gifts with one another.
PAAM was voted into existence at the 10th General Synod in 1975, as a recognized
Special Interest Group within the UCC. The 17th General Synod adopted the pronouncement A
United Church of Christ ministry with Pacific Islanders & Asian
when Americans", calling to establish
an implementation committee to make requests about the ministries of the PAAM churches.
The 18th General
Synod passed a resolution designating the last Sunday of April as PAAM Sunday when all UCC churches
recognize and celebrate the gifts and contributions of Pacific Islanders & Asian Americans in the life of the UCC.
PAAM has initiated, sponsored, supported and participated in many activities at all levels of the UCC, worked for
greater PAAM representation on all levels of UCC boards, committees, and staff.
PAAM continues to address institutional
racism within the church and society, is concerned with issues of human rights and justice, and helps to support and strengthen
clergy and lay leadership at the local level.
We continue to ask for your support and prayers.
