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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Origami Kid’s Activity at the Elk Grove Multicultural Event
The Buddhist Church of Sacramento will be teaching children how to fold Origami at the Elk Grove Multicultural Event on Saturday September 7, 2024.
125 Feet for ACC Ohana Walk
Our goal is to have 125 feet (or at least 63 people) register and join one of our temple teams to walk in the 3rd Annual ACC Ohana Walk on September 7. Please register and join one of our teams!
Eat and stay for fun and games… and learn something, too!
Check out the fun things to do and see at our 78th Annual Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar, including the schedule of events. See you there!
The Bazaar offers many delicious food and beverage items!
Check out the bazaar menu for food and desserts available at our 78th Annual Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar, including price and description.
Bazaar - How to Get Here
We offer free shuttle service from the DGS city parking lot to the 78th Annual Japanese Food and Cultural Bazaar on August 10, 2024.
In the news: Rev. Yuki and his electrifying Dharma talks
As Rev. Yuki Sugahara celebrates his first year as Rimban, people recognize him as the guitar-strumming Buddhist minister.
Temple members teach children about Japanese culture
Temple volunteers led the children’s activities during the California Museum’s Japanese Community Day.
Amazingness of Living Each Day
A short dharma message from Rev. Yuki about impermanence of life and how amazing that we are living this moment.
Buddhist Church of Sacramento honors the new Japantown mural
Sangha members celebrate an important mural evoking the memory of Sacramento Japantown and the Issei and Nisei who built the community.
Join Our Volunteer Community for the Annual Bazaar
Every year, our bazaar brings together friends, families, and neighbors to enjoy a day of delicious food, performances, and cultural exchange. But behind the scenes, it's the dedication and hard work of volunteers like you that make it all possible.
Save the Date for a Spectacular Celebration
It will be here before you know it! Mark your calendar for our 125th Anniversary Banquet & Celebration on Sunday, November 23, 2024.
Limited Time Online Sales Event for our 125th Anniversary Merchandise
Special online sales event for our new Happi Coat and 125th anniversary merchandise run from May 30 to June 7.
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.
Marty Sakata reflects on his profound experience honoring history through playing baseball at Manzanar on October 26, 2024.