News and Announcements
Read a thoughtful message from our ministers, catch up on last week’s events, and discover a new activity to get involved in. This is the place to hear about the latest announcements and updates or browse stories from the community. You can now also read the monthly Sangha newsletter from wherever you are, with our online PDF archive available below!
Latest Posts and Updates
For all the latest news, articles, and announcements about our anniversary, head over to our 125th anniversary page. Here, you can browse all the updates, photos, and ways to get involved!
Celebrating 125 Years of the Buddhist Church of Sacramento
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All News and Annoucements
New Happi Coat Design
It’s here! To commemorate our 125th anniversary, we launched a newly designed happi coat just in time for Obon.
Obon and Bon Odori Festivities
Join us on the weekend of July 13th & 14th for our Bon Odori, Obon/Hatsubon Service, and cemetery services
Families & Friends Picnic
Join us on Sunday, June 9, 2024, for our annual Friends and Families picnic at Marriott Park in the Pocket area of Sacramento. The picnic runs from 9:30 - 1:00 with Dharma service at 10:00 in the park.
Obon Tribute 2024
We are collecting names and photos of friends and families who have passed for our annual Obon Tribute. The memorium will be shared during Bon Odori on Saturday July 13.
Lahaina minister shares his sorrow and gratitude following the wildfire
Reverend Ai Hironaka of the Lahaina Hongwangi Mission thanks the Buddhist Church of Sacramento Sangha for their support following Lahaina’s deadly fire.
Sakura Matsuri Faire: A Big Success
Volunteers pack food deliveries at the 2024 Sakura Matsui Food and Shopping Faire.
Reflecting on Girl Scouts Thinking Day 2024
Scouts share global experiences that have shaped their lives.
Education Award Opportunity for Dharma School Seniors
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2024.
Sakura Matsuri Food Faire Pre-Ordering is Now Open
Pre-Order Your Sakura Matsuri Food by March 16.
Celebrating Our 125th Anniversary with Cars & Coffee
Saturday, May 11, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the temple’s main parking lot.
Three C’s and the 125th Anniversary
From the beginning, our temple has embraced the core values of “Compassion. Culture. Community.”
Eagle Scout Achieves a Rare Double Honor
Kai Nakaoka achieves two of Scouts’ highest honors and blazes a trail for others.
Spaghetti Feed: Packed House
Thank you to those who continue to support this organization of teens with their community-focused volunteering and activities.
Panda’s No Cook Friday: Huge Success
Our temple’s security budget got a boost from this generous fundraiser. Thanks to Panda Express and our supporters!
Appreciating the Women of Jodo Shinshu
Guest speaker, Reverend Yukiko Motoyoshi, says countless women have helped to expand our Buddhist tradition around the world.
Scout Sunday: “Compassion. Culture. Community.”
Scout leader Paul Helman says the 125th Anniversary theme fits perfectly with the respective scouting pledges of each troop.
Japantown to Redevelopment and Beyond
Our original temple was among the hundreds of buildings and homes that comprised Sacramento’s Japantown.
March 22, 2025 - Save the Date for our annual Sakura Matsuri Food & Shopping Faire