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HAWAII CONFERENCE UCC, IAO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

"According to UCC Constitution and Bylaws 150-151, vacancies within the Conference are reported to the administrative offices of the denomination. An authorized minister may confer with the Conference concerning a pastoral vacancy. At the request of any UCC Ordained Minister or Ordained Ministerial Partner, the conference shall submit a current and validated profile to the Local Church."

Name IAO UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST 
 
Share Post http://oppsearch.ucc.org/id/7210
 
City Wailuku 
 
State HI 
 
Website 1 https://iaoucc.org 
 
Church Size 120
 
Part Time / Full Time FT
 
Duration Settled
 
Type of Position Pastor full time
 
Salary Basis $61,000 + Insurance
 
Benefits Salary Includes Optional Benefits
 
Housing Housing Allowance Provided
 
Language
 
Ministry Description We are a 131 year-old church started by Japanese immigrants that has transformed into an intergenerational, interracial, multicultural, interfaith community with an emphasis on extravagant welcome. We affirm our commitment to youth, immigrants, and our denomination being Open and Affirming. We are flexible, open to one another in prayer, engage fellowship through our Aloha Hour (snacks and conversation after the Sunday service), and are willing to give financial resources, time, and talent (both physically and mentally). We are looking for a full-time settled pastor who is a passionate, visionary leader with strong organizational skills. Our primary goals are to inspire our current congregation while expanding our outreach, growing our congregation, and deepening our impact in the community. To achieve that end, we need a pastor with passion, fresh perspective, and energy to lead that movement. Our mission statement is "We are a people of God, living and sharing the love of Christ and reflecting that love in word and actions." We covenant one with another to seek and respond to the Word and will of God. We purpose to walk together in the ways of the Lord, made known and to be made known to us. We would like our settled pastor to get to know members by name (be the shepherd who knows their flock); provide support for our members who are homebound, in care homes, or hospitalized, with activities/prayers; continue/create programs to attract new and younger members; be an advocate for justice, working alongside our congregation members; continue diversity and support the Micronesian culture, as well as supporting native Hawaiian rights, continue to expand LGBTQI+ commitment to the broader community, create a safe home for those who seek to re-engage with the church, and nurture partnership with other denominations.
 
Date Posted 08/03/2026
 
Status: Active
Who To Contact
Name: Jonathan Roach
Title: Associate Conference Minister
Phone: 8088958710
Email: jroach@hcucc.org

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