Compassion. Culture. Community.
Our 125th Anniversary
Founded in 1899, the Buddhist Church of Sacramento celebrates its 125th Anniversary in 2024. While our history spans three centuries and the pace of life has changed dramatically, our core values remain the same: Compassion. Culture. Community.
Join us as we celebrate Amida’s Compassion; a rich Culture influenced by Japanese immigrants; and a sense of Community we build every day with folks from all walks of life.
Congresswoman Doris Matsui delivers her congratulatory message to honor our 125th Anniversary
125th Anniversary Banquet & Celebration: A night of Compassion. Culture. Community.
Thank You for Making Our 125th Anniversary Banquet and Celebration Unforgettable!
To our sponsors and guests,
Thank you for joining us on November 23, 2024, for our 125th Anniversary Banquet and Celebration! Your presence made this milestone event a true success.
The evening was filled with joy, laughter, and connection, much like a heartwarming reunion. From capturing memories at the photo booth to bidding on decadent treats during the dessert auction, exploring exciting silent auction items, and taking a chance on our amazing raffle prizes, the night was a celebration of Compassion, Culture, and Community.
We deeply appreciate the generous support of our sponsors, whose contributions helped make this evening so special. To our guests, thank you for sharing this once-in-a-lifetime occasion with us. It was truly a night to remember, filled with fun, friendship, and the spirit of togetherness.
Here’s to many more years of celebrating our Sangha and its rich traditions. We hope to see you at future events.
With gratitude,
The 125th Anniversary Committee Co-Chairs:
Koichi Mizushima, Sharon Ito, and Sandy Kataoka-Fong
Thank you to our sponsors.
We invited families, local businesses and organizations to become a valued sponsor of our milestone anniversary. Your generous support allows us to defray the costs of the celebration and net proceeds from the celebration will go directly into our newly established Community Fund, a key resource to aid our Youth and Adult organizations as they become even more involved in activities to support our larger community. Sponsorship categories:
Gold, Silver, Bronze Sponsorship Levels
Family Sponsorship
Inkind Sponsorship - Silent Auction, Raffle Prize, and Dessert Auction
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors for their incredible generosity and support. Your contributions were vital in making our 125th Anniversary Banquet and Celebration a success. Your commitment to our community and our event's mission was evident in every moment of the evening. Thank you for helping us create such a memorable occasion!
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This is what 125 years of community looks like
One of the things we cherish as a community is our rich history. Our temple today is the culmination of dedication, selflessness, and compassion of the generations of Sangha members before us. We invite you to explore the timeline of our temple history as we take our next steps together towards a bright and resilient future.
Our ideas come to life because of you
If you or someone you know would like to get involved “behind the scenes,” contact us to find out how your skills or interests can align with one of our 125th Anniversary planning committees! We will also have various volunteering and community service opportunities throughout the year, so check back for any future updates.
Participating in the MLK Day Parade.
Handing out the 125th Anniversary wood coins.
The first in a series of 125th Anniversary wood coins.
Celebrating our 125th Anniversary at the MLK Parade.
The first 125th Anniversary wood coin celebrates "Compassion."
Reverend Yuki at the service that launched our temple's 125th Anniversary.