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
Read this month’s Sangha Newsletter online
All News and Annoucements
2025 Sakura Matsuri Food & Shopping Faire
March 22, 2025 - Save the Date for our annual Sakura Matsuri Food & Shopping Faire
Preorder Your Sakura Matsuri Food Now Through March 16
Preorder is now open! Place your order by March 16, 11:59 p.m.
Reverends Bob and Patti Oshita on their decades of service
In this oral history, Reverends Bob and Patti Oshita reflect on their lives and share untold stories.
ABA Community Service Award
Application process for the 2025 ABA Community Service Award is now open
Join Rev. Yuki on an Unforgettable Trip to Japan in 2026! 🇯🇵
Missed Rev. Yuki’s Japan trip in 2024 or would love to go again?
Big Shoes to Fill
Do you know someone who might be interested in joining our team as our new office manager?
It’s the year for our Buddhist Church of Sacramento Rummage Sale
Save the date! And set aside your rummage sale donations!
Support the Pasadena Buddhist Temple Sangha
While the Eaton Fire in Southern California is now under containment, the road to recovery for many of the Pasadena Buddhist Temple is just beginning. Ways you can help.
Kick off the new year with holiday gifting to 916 Ink
Join us and help support a nonprofit that empowers youth through creative writing and literacy programs.
125th Anniversary Banquet: Capacity Crowd Celebrates Compassion. Culture. Community.
More than 500 people turned out for the historic event.
Special Nembutsu Chanting with Flower Petal Offering
Watch an excerpt of the chanting of Shuso Sango Saho where the sangha participated in scatter flower petals.
Chicken Karaage Bento Pre-Order through December 2
No time to cook during holiday shopping? Let us help!
ABA Pupu Party Benefit for the Betsuin Scholarship Education Fund
Tickets now on sale for the Adult Buddhist Association (ABA) Annual Benefit to raise funding for the Betsuin Education Scholarship Fund.
Honoring Legacy Through Baseball: A Historic Game at Manzanar
Marty Sakata reflects on his profound experience honoring history through playing baseball at Manzanar on October 26, 2024.
200 Miles of Compassion
David Thull is running 200 miles to fundraise for Nathan Imura and Mama Bears Fighting Childhood Cancer. Please pledge!
Preorder by Nov. 1 - Troop 50G Fried Rice and Lumpia
Presale open now until November 1, 2024.
March 22, 2025 - Save the Date for our annual Sakura Matsuri Food & Shopping Faire