The Sacramento Japanese United Methodist Church is a lively and growing congregation of about 400 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.
Vision Statement: Loving God, Serving Others, Transforming Lives.
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-faceted ministries to serve the needs of all people.
Staff
Senior Pastor: Rev. Dr. Kelley O’Connor (Bio)
Emeritus Pastor: Rev. Barbara Horikoshi-Firebaugh
Sports & Recreation Ministry Director: Kyle Yee
Office Manager/Newsletter Editor: Cathy Mayeda (office@sacjumc.com)
Choir Director: Lyssa Ogilbee
Pianist: Tavifa Isgandarov
Nursery Attendant: Vacant
Nursery Assistant: Vacant
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-purpose building were donated by the dispersed Merwin Memorial United Methodist Church. A new sanctuary and multi-purpose social hall was built in 1970.
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.
To learn more about the United Methodist structure, please read:
The Structure of the United Methodist Church, Explained
by Ryland Christian Fernandez