Sycamore is a Japanese/English bilingual member of the United Church of Christ (UCC), a progressive Christian denomination. Sycamore has a rich history beginning with its founding by Japanese students in Oakland in 1904. Members experienced the internment camps in the U.S. and hardships in Japan during World War II. We resettled in El Cerrito in the 1960s and extend our hands of friendship and service to the wider community today.
We welcome all, love all, and seek justice for all.
Sycamore offers a wonderful Japanese language-based Preschool,
led by Director Yoshimi Kinoshita.
Sycamore’s facilities are used by a number of other organizations, including a group of teachers offering Japanese language throughout the week and on Saturday, and abacus classes on Saturday.
シカモア組合教会は2014年に教会創立110周年を迎え、
そして2015年にはシカモア幼稚園が20周年を迎えました。
百余年前、数人の日本人留学生によって建てられて以後
「アメリカの地にある日本人コミュニティーに仕える教会」として歩んでまいりました。
聖書と祈り、交わりを大切にするアットホームなコミュニティーです。
当初は日本人教会でしたが、現在は英語部がメインとなっており、
英語部には色々な人種的背景の人が集っています。
どんな人でも、どのような背景を持っている人でも、
受け止め合っていく温かい教会を目指しています。
日語部では、このイーストベイのエルセリートの地で、
日本語で礼拝を守り、語り合う喜びを皆さんと味わいたいと願っています。
CLERGY
REV. YASUTAKA YOSHIOKA
Nichigo (Japanese Language) Pastor
510-829-2453
revyoshioka@gmail.com
WORSHIP SERVICES
Japanese Language: 9:45 am
English Language: 11:00 am
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INTERFAITH MEDITATION
Bento Fundraiser AND film screening May 30th
Sycamore Church will have bento boxes available for a donation of $5. This INCLUDES the showing of the film, “Proof of Loyalty”. Lucy Ostrander & Don Sellers, Producers and Directors. Proof of Loyalty is the story of translator Kazuo Yamane. It is a WWII story about Japanese American soldiers from Hawaii. This movie “captures the […]
Annual Rummage Sale Coming Up!
We will have our Rummage Sale on May 18, from 9:00am-2:00pm. Visitors tell us it is one of the largest and best organized in town. We are collecting donations until May 16 and are also looking for additional volunteers. Click here for more of information and here for a list of items we accept and […]
Bible Day Camp/Soccer Day Camp Registration Begins
Sycamore Church will offer Bible Day Camp and Soccer Camp July 15-19 this year. Please share the word with family and friends. Here’s the registration form. Please download, print, and mail to the church office. Thanks!
Sycamore Bazaar on September 15th
Please come join us for our 69th Annual Bazaar, a celebration of Japanese-American and Japanese culture and cuisine, from noon to 5 p.m. on September 15th. Admission is free to the festival on the grounds of Sycamore Congregational Church UCC, 1111 Navellier St. in El Cerrito. We will feature entertainment by Tatsumaki Taiko, The DulTones (doo wop), Sakura Ren (Awa Odori), Genyukai Berkeley and three Sycamore groups: Sycamore […]
Transitions
On April 12, 2019, Sycamore Congregational welcomed Rev. Celestine Fields as its 3/4 time interim minister. Pastor Celeste will lead the English language worship, facilitate the congregation’s discernment of its vision and preparation for the search for Sycamore’s settled pastor. She will be serving with us for 12-18 months. Rev. Fields comes to the Bay […]
Bento Fundraiser AND film screening May 30th
Sycamore Church will have bento boxes available for a donation of $5. This INCLUDES the showing of the film, “Proof of Loyalty”. Lucy Ostrander & Don Sellers, Producers and Directors. Proof of Loyalty is the story of translator Kazuo Yamane. It is a WWII story about Japanese American soldiers from Hawaii. This movie “captures the […]
Annual Rummage Sale Coming Up!
We will have our Rummage Sale on May 18, from 9:00am-2:00pm. Visitors tell us it is one of the largest and best organized in town. We are collecting donations until May 16 and are also looking for additional volunteers. Click here for more of information and here for a list of items we accept and […]
Bible Day Camp/Soccer Day Camp Registration Begins
Sycamore Church will offer Bible Day Camp and Soccer Camp July 15-19 this year. Please share the word with family and friends. Here’s the registration form. Please download, print, and mail to the church office. Thanks!
Sycamore Bazaar on September 15th
Please come join us for our 69th Annual Bazaar, a celebration of Japanese-American and Japanese culture and cuisine, from noon to 5 p.m. on September 15th. Admission is free to the festival on the grounds of Sycamore Congregational Church UCC, 1111 Navellier St. in El Cerrito. We will feature entertainment by Tatsumaki Taiko, The DulTones (doo wop), Sakura Ren (Awa Odori), Genyukai Berkeley and three Sycamore groups: Sycamore […]
Transitions
On April 12, 2019, Sycamore Congregational welcomed Rev. Celestine Fields as its 3/4 time interim minister. Pastor Celeste will lead the English language worship, facilitate the congregation’s discernment of its vision and preparation for the search for Sycamore’s settled pastor. She will be serving with us for 12-18 months. Rev. Fields comes to the Bay […]
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Activities and meetings conducted in English
• English Worship Services/英部礼拝
• Bible Study Tuesday 7 p.m.
• Interfaith Meditation
• Women’s Fellowship
Activities and meetings conducted in Japanese
• Japanese Worship Services/日語部礼拝
• Teatime/聖書研究会( ティータイム )
• Tomodachi Time/友達タイム
• Home Meetings/家庭集会
• Tomono-kai/友の会
• Fujinkai/婦人会
• Sharing Picture Books/絵本の会
• Hiking Club/お散歩会
• Sycamore FC/Family Soccer Club
School
• Sycamore Christian Preschool/シカモア幼稚園
Sycamore Related Links
• A-I-U-E-O School/あいうえお教室
• Japanese Language School/シカモア日本語教室
• Abacus Classes/そろばん教室
• United Church of Christ/米国キリスト合同教会
• United Church of Christ in Japan/日本基督教団
• Pacific School of Religion
• J-SEI
VISIT US
is located at
1111 Navellier Street
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Church Office: 510-525-0727
email: sycamoreoffice22@gmail.com