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Buddhist Church of Florin

Followers of Jodo Shinshu Teachings

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Reverend Noritaka Imada

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Mailing Address: Buddhist Church of Florin, P.O. Box 292006, Sacramento, CA 95829
Location: 7235 Pritchard Rd., Sacramento, CA 95828

Church Services

Buddhist Church of Florin Church Service Announcements

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Church services are held on the 2nd (Shotsuki Service) and 4th (Family Service) Sundays.

Starting June – last Family Service until September
June, July, August – Shotsuki Service only
Exception: July – Obon/Hatsubon/Nokotsudo and Family Service

Please check our online BCF Events Calendar or call the office to confirm.

There will be light refreshments following the services, so in order to prepare enough for everyone, we ask that you please rsvp to florinbuddhist@gmail.com.
Thank you!

Shotsuki Hoyo and Family Service

Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Officiant: Rev. Noritaka Imada

Ladies of Jodo
Shinshu/Family Service

Sunday, August 24th, 2025, at 10:00a.m.

Officiant: Rev. Noritaka Imada

There will be a light luncheon following the August 10th church service and in order to prepare enough for everyone, we ask that you please rsvp to florinbuddhist@gmail.com by August 6th. Thank You!!

**The front gates may be locked 15 minutes after the start of scheduled services and/or activities. Thank you.

In the event of a change, we will post the updates on our website, Facebook page and send out a message to our email list.

Fall Ohigan/Shotsuki Family Service

Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Officiant: Rev. Noritaka Imada

Family Service/Keiro
Appreciation

Sunday September 28, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.

Officiant: Rev. Noritaka Imada

There will be a light luncheon following the September 14th church service and in order to prepare enough for everyone, we ask that you please rsvp to florinbuddhist@gmail.com by September 10th. Thank You!!

**The front gates may be locked 15 minutes after the start of scheduled services and/or activities. Thank you.

In the event of a change, we will post the updates on our website, Facebook page and send out a message to our email list.

Dharma School Registration for 2025-2026, September 14, 2025, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm.
We welcome new students from Nursery/Kindergarten thru 12th grade.
Click here for more information or to download the BCF Dharma School 2025-2026 enrollment form. We are grateful for your support and for considering the Buddhist Church of Florin Dharma School.

Jr. YBA Membership
The Florin Jr. YBA (Young Buddhist Association) is the youth group of the Buddhist Church of Florin and was organized to meet the needs of teens from grades 8 through 12.
To become a member of the Florin Jr. YBA, or for more information, Click Here!
Thank you for your interest in the Florin Jr. YBA.

BWA Membership
Time to become a Florin BWA member or renew your membership for year 2025.
You need not be a church member to become a Buddhist Women’s Association (BWA) member. To become a BWA member or renew your membership, click to download the BWA membership form. Fill out the form and mail the form and your check to:
Buddhist Church of Florin
Attn: BWA Membership
P.O. Box 292006
Sacramento, CA 95829
Thank you for your interest in the Florin BWA. ❤

Buddhist Church of Florin Grants and Scholarships
Kikuyo and Kinjiro Nakatani Public School Teacher Grant,
Kikuyo and Kinjiro Nakatani Scholarship (Graduating high school students who will be attending full time and/or students attending an accredited college, university or vocational school full time),
Dharma School Scholarship
If interested or for more information
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BCF Adult Pickleball

Interested in learning how to play pickleball, the fastest growing sport today?
For more information click here!

THANK YOU for supporting our Buddhist Church of Florin fundraiser. We hope you all had a good time (we did!) and we look forward to seeing you on the course at next year’s tournament. Attached are the results! CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners.

Eric Fujii

Other News and Announcements

Greetings and info about Meadowview Farmers Market starting on Sun 5/4

Meadowview Farmers Market reopening Sunday – May 4th, 9am to 1pm

Will be open every Sunday May – October 9:00 AM – 1:00PM

The market will be at the Meadowview Light Rail station, offering not only nutritious food from local farmers and food business entrepreneurs, but also a dance troupe and drumline performances throughout the morning from children from families in the surrounding neighborhoods. Free health screenings and a drawing for a free bike.
Free rides to the market provided by SacRT.

Uprooted: An American Story

Some survivors of the Japanese internment camps gathered at the California Museum, where they were honored.

A 48-star American Flag, which was signed by many survivors, was also donated to the museum and will be part of the exhibit entitled Uprooted: An American Story, which shares the many faces of those who went through the ordeal of incarceration.

Watch and you’ll see a couple of BCF members Lois Tanaka and Mits Yamamoto.

Organizations

Dharma School

We utilize an exciting and motivating curriculum, which covers the central teachings of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Practice, etiquette, Buddhist history, development of good character, ethical values, family relationships, value of lifelong education, self-esteem issues, cultural arts, comparative religions, and other important topics for young people. Please sign up your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their friends. They are the future of our wonderful temple.

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Jr. YBA

The Florin Jr. YBA (Young Buddhist Association) is the youth group of the Buddhist Church of Florin and was organized to meet the needs of teens from grades 8 through 12. The Jr. YBA members participate in religious, athletic and social activities within the temple as well as district seminars, annual conferences, and sports tournaments. Our group supports and takes an interest in all the activities of the church (such as the annual Mochi-tsuki, food bazaars, Obon Festival, and Hana Matsuri) and we chair Dharma School services throughout the year. We also actively support the community through our participation in […]

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Buddhist Women’s Association

The Florin Buddhist Women’s Association is part of the Northern California District Buddhist Women’s Association. The Buddhist Women’s Association is the women’s organization of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha temples worldwide. The Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) Federation of Buddhist Women’s Associations (FBWA) is a member of the World Federation of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-ha Buddhist Women’s Associations.

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LOTUS Club

Purpose to maintain the Heisei Garden, church and parsonage grounds. Ladies volunteer to prepare lunch and help to organize and maintain the facility interior.

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Kyudo Kai Florin

Kyudo Kai of Florin is a non-profit recreation archery club practicing and promoting the Japanese martial art of kyudo

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Sacramento Kendo Club

Sacramento Kendo Dojo

The Sacramento Kendo Dojo is a nonprofit organization and is a Member Dojo of the Northern California Kendo Federation (NCKF)

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Pickleball

Interested in learning how to play pickleball, the fastest growing sport today?

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Adult Basketball

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Youth Sports

Youth Sports Buddhist Church of Florin

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BCF Events

Obon Festival

Obon Festival

Hanamatsuri

BCF Annual Golf Tournament

Fall Food Fundraiser

Fall Food Fundraiser

Featuring: Teriyaki Chicken Plate

When: Sunday September 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: Buddhist Church of Florin, 7235 Pritchard road, Sacramento, CA 95828- 2006

Order Deadline: Wednesday August 13, 2025

Order Now!

Basketball clinic flyer

Basketball Clinic
Ages 4 to 8 years old

Bring your kids out for 1.5 hours to learn basic skills of basketball. No experience needed. Bring a water bottle, dress appropriately, and wear appropriate shoes.

Sunday, August 24th: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday, September 14th: 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Sunday, September 28th: after service (11:00 AM to 12:30 PM)
Sunday October 26th: after the Halloween get together (1:00 PM to 2:20 PM)

For more information, please contact Kimiko Yamamoto Hayashida (kimikoyamamoto11@yahoo.com)

Dharma School Registration

Dharma School Registration for 2025-2026, September 14, 2025, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm.

Dharma School Registration for 2025-2026

Dharma School Registration for 2025-2026, September 14, 2025, 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm.
We welcome new students from Nursery/Kindergarten thru 12th grade. Click here for more information or to download the BCF Dharma School 2025-2026 enrollment form. We are grateful for your support and for considering the Buddhist Church of Florin Dharma School.

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Dharma Forward Program

BCA Endowment Foundation

LEAVE A LEGACY

PLANNED GIVING for the Buddhist Church of America (BCA)
and the Institute of Buddhist Studies (IBS)

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Local Temple and Other Events

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Yoga and Buddhism Community Gathering

Workshops and discussions on Yoga Buddhism
Friday, Sept. 26 – Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Sacramento

Everyone is invited –
any age and physical condition.
No experience or mats are necessary.

REGISTRATION IS VERY LIMITED
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
To Signup Click Here

For more information please email Rev. Patti Oshita

pattioshita100@gmail.com