Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church
6929 Franklin Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95823
(916) 421-
www.sacjumc.com
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The Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church is a lively and growing congregation of about 600 members. It is one of the oldest Japanese American congregations in Northern California, yet its current membership includes people of all ages and of diverse ethnic backgrounds. This community of worship and fellowship offers various opportunities for spiritual growth, community services and provides a safe and encouraging environment for Christian fellowship and friendship. Feel free to visit us anytime, you will be warmly welcome.
The SJUMC Mission Statement:
SJUMC strives to remain a strong and caring congregation of worship, fellowship,
and community services. The church will continue to uphold the heritage of the founders,
but also develop multi-
Staff:
Senior Pastor: Rev. Motoe Yamada (revmotoe@sacjumc.com)
Pastor Emeritus: Rev. George Nishikawa (Retired)
Nichigo Ministry: Rev. Shiro Kazato
Office Manager: Robyn Jovalis (robyn@sacjumc.com)
Youth Director: Gayle Kurasaki (gayle@sacjumc.com)
Music Director: Eileen Boyd
Pianist: Daniel Skaggs
Children Ministry of Music: Robyn Jovalis (robyn@sacjumc.com)
Newsletter Editor: Joanne Mikami (hankojojo@gmail.com)
About Us
Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church
6929 Franklin Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95823 (916) 421-
History:
The Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church (SJUMC) originated from the merger
in June 1968 of the former Pioneer Methodist Church (Japanese) of Sacramento and
the Florin Japanese Methodist Church. The four acre site and the multi-
SJUMC has its root deep in the past of these two historic Methodist Churches. To read more about the history of SJUMC, please click HERE.