Reedley Buddhist Church

Reedley, California
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 ABOUT US:
  The Reedley Buddhist Church was established in 1936 with the Rev. Rijun Katsueda becoming the first resident minister.  After World War II and the relocation of the Japanese residents, the church was rebuilt in 1952-53 and the Rev. Gibun Kimura became the third minister.  In 1961, the Sunday School classrooms, conference room, office, and restrooms were started and completed in 1962.  A boyhood statue of Shinran Shonin was donated by Mr. Seichi Hirose of Japan and placed in the U-shaped garden.  The enitre project was completed and dedicated on April 15, 1967.  Rev. George Shibata, our present resident minister, began his association with the Reedley Buddhist Church in 1975.
     The church renovated the conference room and added a new kitchen facility in 2003.  They added a new wrought iron fence surrounding the property in 2006, updated the hondo in 2007, and completed a storage building next to the small kitchen in 2008.
     The membership continues to hold steady with approximately 200 members.  The Buddhist Women's Association, the Reedley Dharma School, and the Jr. Young Buddhist Association remain active and support all activities sponsored by the church.
 

2010 Reedley Buddhist Church President, Mr. Stan Hirahara and the 2010 Church Cabinet were installed on January 23, 2010.

          



URGENT:  The BCA is collecting donations to donate towards the relief efforts in Haiti.  If you would like to donate, please send your donation to Rev. Shibata and (checks to: Reedley Buddhist Church and make note to Hatiian Relief) all donations will be sent to the BCA by March 1st. 
                        Click here to see a PDF copy of the letter from the BCA.




Please contact us if you would like to purchase tickets for the Crab Feed!!!!!

What's New?


     Information regarding the history of Japanese living in Reedley was included in a new book on ethnic cuisine by Richard Calhoun.
     "Along with Reedley, there are 25 other communities with ethnic history, historical attractions, ethnic restaurants, more than 200 ethnic recipes, and about 100 historical photographs.

     In the mid-1880s, Thomas Law Reed farmed wheat for the gold miners and donated land for a railroad station, and a railroad official named the town “Reedley” in his honor. The book has history of the Japanese and the Mennonites, along with their early day recipes. There’s also the history of the Opera House, a list of events including the Blossom Trail Bike Ride, a look at some of Reedley’s farms and restaurants. Jon Koobation of Jon’s Bear Club shares five of his family’s recipes."

     The 222 page book retails for $25.50, you can receive a copy for $20 postpaid.

Mail check or money order made out to:

                                              Richard Calhoun

                                              533 Vandenberg Circle

                                              Roseville, CA  95747

Questions:  rscalhoun@saber.net

                                                                *information contributed by Richard Calhoun


New!  See the new RECIPES webpage on the Reedley BWA page.  Submit your receipes to publish, especially those delicious goodies from our luncheons!

New!  See a few pictures of the new Fresno Betsuin Family Dharma Center ribbon cutting ceremony on January 30, 2010.

New!  See pictures from the February 7th Vision and Preservation Committee sponsored service at Reedley Buddhist Church on Super Bowl Sunday.

Change on Monthly Calendar:  Due to a scheduling conflict at the high school, Youth Week Night at the Reedley High gymnasium has been changed to Friday, March 5, 2010 at 6:30 PM. (originally scheduled for Friday, Feb. 19th) 



Mark your calendars... the 2010 Reedley Obon is scheduled for SATURDAY, JULY 31, 2010!
This is a change from the past!  We hope many out of town family members decide to "come home" for this summer festival! 


There is a new link to the BCA's Shinran Shonin 750th Memorial Observances.  Click here for the direct link, or you can always go to the "Links" button on the left.


See the "DANA LIST" button to the left.  This is a wish list for the church with items that members and friends of the Reedley Buddhist Church are welcome to donate.  Also, see a list of donors for items donated towards our new storage room.

            
Check out the master calendar for 2010.  Scheduled and tentatively scheduled activities, meetings, and services will be list for the entire year.  See under Monthly Newsletter button or click here!

 

                                             

                          
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Reedley, CA
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CONTACT US:

Reedley Buddhist Church
(559) 638 - 2146
Church Address: 2035 15th Street
Mailing Address:  P.O. Box 24
Reedley, CA  93654
Rev.Shibata: reedleybc@verizon.net


 
 
 Website updated on Saturday, March 06, 2010