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October Services
On Facebook, YouTube and in-person
Dharma services will be conducted in-person, AND Live-streamed and recorded on our Facebook page and YouTube page.
Dharma School Starts Sunday, Sept. 17
Follows 9:30 am Dharma Service
The 2023-24 Dharma school year will start on September 17. Classes will meet in person on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month with attendance sign-in for special services.
Students must be age four (4) by September 2, 2023, to register. Register using THIS REGISTRATION LINK.
Joint Celebration Service
Sunday, Oct. 8 at 10 AM
Join us for a special service on Oct. 8th at 10 AM with guest speakers Rev. Marvin Harada, BCA Bishop, and Rev. Dr. David Matsumoto to commemorate the 850th birthday of Shinran Shonin and the 800th anniversary of the establishment of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
Continental breakfast is served at 9 am.
Pancake Breakfast – All-You-Can-Eat
Cub Scout Pack 50
Cub Scout Pack 50’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Bake Sale fundraiser returns for the first time since 2019.
“Posture Hints to Reduce Pain”
Monthly Series on Zoom, Nov. 16
Join us virtually for an informative session, part of our monthly Thursday Health & Wellness series.
Sign up at betsuinprograms@buddhistchurch.org. After you register, the Zoom link will be sent a few days prior to the seminar.
BCA Virtual Art Exhibit 2023
Now available for viewing
The Buddhist Churches of America hosted its third annual VIRTUAL ART EXHIBIT with artwork from talented Sangha members who are a part of our BCA community. Click HERE to see the 2022’s Virtual Exhibit.
Book Club: “Four Noble Truths”
In person, led by Rev. Matt Hamasaki
The Buddhist Church of Sacramento Book Club led by Rev. Matt will meet in-person for four (4) consecutive weeks beginning on September 11.
“History of Buddhism” Class
Monthly--begins Sept. 22
We are excited to announce a new Sacramento Buddhist Study Class conducted by Rev. Yuki Sugahara on the “History of Buddhism.” The class will be held monthly on the 4th Friday of the month starting on September 22, 2023, through January 26, 2024 (except the Friday after Thanksgiving).
Family Bowling 2023
Starts Oct. 15 thru Jan. 28
Sign-ups for SBC Family Bowling are September 10, 17, 24 & October 1 after Dharma Services. Open bowling for adults and kids of all ages (bumpers too). Pay only when you play.
Sports Activities 2023
Open to all Dharma students
Sports Program sign-ups and more information for Family Bowling and Youth Basketball will be held after service in the courtyard on September 10, 17, 24 and October 1.
Mid-week Dharma Services
In-person only; rides are available
On the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 10 am, Rev. Yuki and Rev. Matt will provide a Dharma Service. The services are offered specifically in consideration for our senior members of the Sangha. All persons are invited to attend.
Weekly Seniors’ Luncheon at the Church
Riverside Tanoshimi Kai
Attention, Seniors 60 years and over!
The Riverside Tanoshimi Kai (RTK) is back weekly every Friday at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento.
Monthly Memorial Service (Shotsuki Hoyo)
On Facebook, YouTube and in-person
September’s service on Sept. 10 due to Labor Day Weekend. Also, starting Sept. 10, the Shotsuki Hoyo service will be at 9:30 am combined with Dharma Service.
Click HERE to fill out the Google Form to have your loved one’s name read at the next service.
Chanting Sessions
Monthly Monday Series
Join Rev. Yuki Sugahara for chanting the Shoshinge
In-person and live-streamed on our Facebook and YouTube pages.
Interested in Joining Our Girl Scout Troops?
Orientation Day is Coming Soon*
Parents and girls:
Come and see what girl scouting is all about. If your daughter
will be entering kindergarten in the fall, she is the perfect age
to be a Daisy!
Yoga for Health
No classes in August; will resume in September
Bob Matsueda, a certified yoga instructor who presented a yoga class for our Health and Wellness Series, is offering free yoga classes on Wednesdays on Zoom.
Sign up at betsuinprograms@buddhistchurch.org
NEW! Our Instagram Page is Active
Follow our page for updates about the temple
We are so excited to start posting on Instagram! Don’t forget to give us a follow and spread the word to your friends and family! Looking forward to connecting with you there.
You can search for buddhistchurchofsac or click on the link:
Buddhist Church of Sacramento’s Instagram Page
Betsuin 529 College Savings Plan
Savings grow tax free
The Sacramento Buddhist Church Adult Buddhist Association (ABA) will contribute to your 529 College Savings Plan.
Donate Your Vehicle
Do you have an old vehicle that you wish to donate? Please consider having your donation benefit the Buddhist Church of Sacramento. All it takes is two easy steps:
1. Complete the information in the form below
2. Call our partner, Harold’s Car Donation Service (“Cars for a Cause”) at 1-800-310-5274 or visit their website at https://haroldscardonation.com/
