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Pacific Islander & Asian American Ministries

Northern California & Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ

Carry each other's burdens and so you will fulfill the law of Christ.

Galatians 6:2

Welcome! いらっしゃいませ Mabuhay 歡迎 Karuwainene 환영 Afio mai

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“PAAMily” folks during the 2024 NCNC Annual Gathering in Fresno, CA

Become an Active NCNC PAAM Church Community

If you are an ethnic church within the Northern California Nevada Conference, you are are automatically part of the PAAM family (PAAMily) and welcome to attend meetings and other announced NCNC PAAM gatherings.  However, as an Active NCNC PAAM church, you are granted many benefits beyond just attending meetings.  Take a look at this…Benefits

For less than $13 a month, your PAAM church can be a an active part of our community as well as have a voice in our conference as well as the wider church.  Apply today by downloading and submitting your application today.

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Our NCNC Community

The Northern California & Nevada Conference (NCNC) Pacific Islander & Asian American Ministries (PAAM) of the United Church of Christ (UCC) welcomes and thanks you for visiting our web site.  Here you will find information of events and gatherings of PAAM churches throughout our region.

You are invited to visit one of our PAAM churches.  Select the time to find a location that is convenient to you.  Many of our churches have their own web site too.

This site is an ever evolving one and we welcome your comments, ideas and concerns.

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Youth and Young Adult delegates during the National PAAM Convocation held in Honolulu, Hawaii last June 2024.

Friends of PAAM (FOP)

If you are in support of NCNC PAAM and wish to become part of the help to the Pacific Islander & Asian American community in the Northern California Conference but do not belong to a PAAM church, you can become a Friend of PAAM (FOP).

For just a minimum of $25 per year you will receive notices of upcoming meeting and events, contribute to the Educational Scholarship Fund for graduating PAAM high school seniors, and be part of the PAAMily and our goals and mission.

Download and complete the attached form and mail your check to us or pay online from the home page. Either way, be sure submit the FOP application form and we can activate your membership.

We greatly appreciate your support!

Membership FOP Download

Some NCNC Folks led by our Conference Minister, the Rev. Dr. Davena Jones during the UCC 35th General Synod “Into the Deep” Luke 5:4 last July 11-15, 2025 in Kansas City, MO. photo by Alexandra Childs