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# Konko Church of San Francisco

Information about the Konko Church of San Francisco

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [06/02 & 06/16 (Tue) - Monthly Zoom Faith Study Group](https://konkosf.org/06-02-06-16-tue-monthly-zoom-faith-study-group/) - Head Minister Rev. Rodney Yano will be hosting our Faith Study Group over Zoom on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month (06/02 & 06/16). We will be using the Konko Founder's biographer, Farmer to Founder, as the main topic of discussion. Please email Rev. Yano at ryano@konkosf.org if you would like the Zoom
- [06/21 & 06-28 (Sun) - Prayer Service & Faith Discussion](https://konkosf.org/06-21-06-28-sun-prayer-service-faith-discussion/) - On Sunday, June 21 and June 28 we will be hosting Prayer Services followed by Faith Discussions on the Selected Teachings of Konko Daijin. You may attend in-person or on Zoom. Please email Rev. Yano at ryano@konkosf.org if you would like the Zoom link.
- [06/26-06/28 (Fri-Sun) - Church Camping Trip](https://konkosf.org/06-26-06-28-fri-sun-church-camping-trip/) - The Konko Church of San Francisco will be going on a Camping Trip from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28. There'll be fishing, walking & biking trails, and lots of fun & relaxation! Great opportunity to get away from the city. Location: Samuel P. Taylor State Park CA (Areas #31 & #33)8889 Sir Francis
- [06/07 (Sun) - Tenchi Kane no Kami Spring Grand Ceremony](https://konkosf.org/06-07-sun-tenchi-kane-no-kami-spring-grand-ceremony/) - You are cordially invited to join the Tenchi Kane No Kami Spring Grand Ceremony on Sunday, June 7 at 10:30AM US PDT. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Roderick Hashimoto, HM Konko Church of Vancouver. If you cannot make the service in-person, we will be streaming it on our YouTube channel! We express our deepest
- [06/14 (Sun) - June Monthly Service](https://konkosf.org/06-14-sun-june-monthly-service/) - We invite you to join our June Monthly Service on Sunday, June 14 at 10:00AM US PDT. If you cannot make it in-person, we will be streaming the service on our YouTube channel. Rev. Joanne Tolosa will be giving the sermon. Potluck luncheon to be hosted in the Social Hall, following the service.
- [08/12 (Wed) - Save the Date! KCNA 100th Anniversary Service & Celebration](https://konkosf.org/08-12-wed-11am-save-the-date-kcna-100th-anniversary-service-celebration/) - Save the date! On Wednesday August 12, 2026, the Konko Church of San Francisco will be holding a celebration for the 100th Anniversary of KCNA! Rev. Hiromichi Konko (also known as Konko-sama), the 6th Spiritual Head of Konkokyo, will be visiting from Japan to attend.
- [06/05 (Fri) - Colma Japanese Cemetery Service](https://konkosf.org/06-05-fri-colma-japanese-cemetery-service/) - On Friday 06/05, at 11AM, we will be performing a Pre-Spring Grand Ceremony service at the Colma Japanese Cemetery. Please contact Rev. Yano if you would like to help with offering prayers and Sacred Evergreen Branches (Tamakushi) at the family gravesites.

## Pages

- [Home](https://konkosf.org/) - Official site of the Konko Church of San Francisco, part of the Konko Churches of North America. Since 1930, we have opened our doors to serve the local San Francisco Community & beyond.
- [Upcoming Events & Announcements](https://konkosf.org/upcoming-events-announcements/) - Upcoming Event Announcements & Details 06/02 & 06/16 (Tue) – Monthly Zoom Faith Study Group Read More » June 5, 2026 06/05 (Fri) – Colma Japanese Cemetery Service Read More » May 2, 2026 06/07 (Sun) – Tenchi Kane no Kami Spring Grand Ceremony Read More » June 5, 2026 06/14 (Sun) – June Monthly
- [Community Event Series- We Are One Family](https://konkosf.org/community-event-series-we-are-one-family/) - Community Event Series- We Are One Family The Konko Church of San Francisco is happy to host a new series of public community events! Our next event dates are listed below. Enter downstairs at our Community Hall. January 17 2026- 6pm-10pm February 21 2026- 6pm-10pm March 28 2026- 6pm-10pm Feel free to bring a dish
- [Reverend Joanne Tolosa](https://konkosf.org/meet-the-ministry/ministry-reverend-joanne-tolosa/) - Meet The Ministry​ Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Rev. Joanne Tolosa Senior Minister Email: jtolosa@konkosf.org I am a third-generation San Franciscan of Filipino descent and was raised Catholic. I had many questions about Catholicism, but pushed
- [Regular Services](https://konkosf.org/regular-services/) - Regular Services for 2025 January 5 February 4 March 2 April 6 May 4 June 8 July 20 August 3 September 7 October 5 November 2 December 14 Weekly Sunday Service Held most Sundays of the month at 10:00 AM, except when another service, event, or outing occurs. Check our social media for updates. Indeed, this prayer service is
- [Reverend Rodney Yano](https://konkosf.org/meet-the-ministry/reverend-rodney-yano/) - Meet The Ministry Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Rev. Rodney Yano 7th Head Minister Email: ryano@konkosf.org Phone: (415) 517-1214 Hello! I am a third-generation Konko believer, born in Hawaii and raised at the Konko Mission of Wahiawa.
- [Annual Events Calendar](https://konkosf.org/events-calendar/) - Annual Events Calendar New Year’s Day Service (Ganjitsusai/ Hatsumōde) January 1st at 8:30 am. The blessing is to express gratitude for the past year’s blessings and to pray for divine guidance and protection for the New Year. Special Grand Ceremonies Spring Grand Ceremony for Tenchi Kane no Kami June 1, 2025 at 10:30 am. Fall Grand
- [Make A Page Title First!](https://konkosf.org/make-a-page-title-first/)
- [Visit](https://konkosf.org/visit/) - 1909 Bush Street San Francisco, California 94115Monday through Saturday — 9:30am-5pmSunday — 9am-1pmMonthly services typically the first Sunday of the month. Prayer and teaching services typically all other Sundays.
- [Our Congregation](https://konkosf.org/konko-san-francisco-congregation-followers/) - Our Congregation For nearly 100 years, the Konko Church of San Francisco has supported the San Francisco community in faith and service. We make presences and appearances to help represent the Konko community at Japanese-American events throughout the area, and hold ceremonies and gatherings to continue cultural traditions for the modern day. We welcome followers and
- [Community Space](https://konkosf.org/community-space/) - Community & Spaces Our community spaces host a number of local organizations, including: Scouting Program: BSA Pack 58 and Troop 58Shin Shin Gakudo, Way of Mind, Body, and SpiritAikido Center San Francisco (http://aikidocentersf.org/)Gingko Kyudo Dojo (Japanese Archery) (https://gingkokyudojo.com/)Kakashi Iaido Dojo (Japanese Swordsmanship) (https://www.facebook.com/kakashiiaido/)Bay City Krav Maga (Self-Defence) (https://baycitykravmaga.com/)Japanese Book Club Group meets 2nd Wednesdays, 10:30am-12 noon.読書会 日本語の本を読んで日本語で話し合います。毎月第２水曜日。Please
- [Conferences](https://konkosf.org/conferences/) - Conferences Every year, followers of the Konko Church of San Francisco gather locally and at conferences for the Konko Churches of North America to celebrate and discuss the Konko Faith and Church. For more information on this year’s event and to register to attend, please click here.For up-to-date information about our upcoming gatherings and events,
- [Ceremonies & Blessings](https://konkosf.org/ceremonies-blessings/) - Ceremonies & Blessings The ministers of the Konko Church of San Francisco will perform a variety of ceremonies & blessings upon request. Baby's First Blessing The Birth of a child is a priceless miracle in every aspect. Every human being that came into this world was born out of a probability of 1 in 70,000,000,000,000
- [Reverend Alan Matsui](https://konkosf.org/meet-the-ministry/ministry-reverend-alan-matsui/) - Meet The Ministry Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Rev. Alan Matsui Email: amatsui@konkosf.org I grew up in a church, a minister’s son, surrounded by faith, but not a lot of money. I remember the people…so warm and
- [Reverend Masato Kawahatsu](https://konkosf.org/meet-the-ministry/ministry-reverend-masato-kawahatsu/) - Meet the Ministry Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Rev. Masato Kawahatsu Rev. Kawahatsu can be reached for inquiries about spiritual services, calligraphy, martial arts, or general questions about the South SF Konko Center via: Email: konkosf2@sbcglobal.net Phone: (415)
- [Mission](https://konkosf.org/konko-mission-san-francisco/) - Mission Statement Konko Church of San Francisco The mission of the Konko Church of San Francisco is to help people realize a life of Aiyo Kakeyo (mutual fulfillment) in themselves and their communities. We will accomplish this mission by: Using Tenchi Kakitsuke (the Divine Reminder) as our primary guide. Developing faith through the daily practice of
- [Practices & Culture](https://konkosf.org/konko-practices-culture/) - Practices & Culture How to Worship at the Konko Church of San Francisco
- [Sermons](https://konkosf.org/sermons/) - View Sermons We regularly upload our sermons onto our YouTube channel, if you wish to revisit or review any.
- [Social Media](https://konkosf.org/social-media/) - For our most up-to-date information, events, and announcements, you can follow us on our social media: Facebook (Konko Church of San Francisco) — Daily teachings and announcements. YouTube (Konko Church of San Francisco, @konko_sf) — Sermons and informational videos about the Konko Church of San Francisco. Instagram (@konko_church_sf) — Announcements and photos of community happenings.
- [Under Construction!](https://konkosf.org/elementor-59/) - For information about spiritual services and church events, our social media will be kept up to date below. KCNA Official Landing Page Facebook YouTube The Konko Church of San Francisco’s new full website is currently under construction. As a result, many pages will be empty or incomplete. Please follow our social media for our most current
- [Teachings](https://konkosf.org/konko-teachings/) - Teachings The official international Konkokyo site discusses in full many of the teachings of the Konko Church. We especially recommend these following overviews: Konkokyo Teachings Basic Precepts The Life of the Founder of the Konko Faith Tenchi Kakitsuke from Tenchi Kane No Kami, the Universal Divine Parent, through our Founder, the Divine Mediator Ikigami Konko
- [Special Services & Ceremonies](https://konkosf.org/special-services-ceremonies/) - Special Services & Ceremonies Special Ceremonies Ceremonies for special occasions throughout the year. January 1 (Mon), 8:30 am — New Year’s Day Service January 1 (Mon)–3 (Wed), 11 am–4 pm — Hatsumoude January 6 (Sat) – February 4, (Sun) 6:30am – 30-Day Winter Special Prayer Service [Optional 30-Day 6am Silent Prayer, prior to this 6:30am Prayer Service]March 17 (Sun), 10am — Spring
- [Offerings/Donations](https://konkosf.org/offerings-donations/) - Offerings & Donations The Konko Church of San Francisco always welcomes donations and offerings to Kami-sama! Here are some ways below in which you can help support our activities. PayPal You may instantly make an offering online using our PayPal link! Check Please make checks payable to: Konko Church of San Francisco You may send
- [Daily Teachings Calendar](https://konkosf.org/daily-teachings-calendar/) - Daily Teachings Calendar We at the Konko Church of San Francisco share the teachings of Konko-kyo each day as part of our regular faith and prayer. Presently, these can be found on our Facebook page. This page is under construction as we hope to share these teachings here as well. Today's Daily Teaching Recent Teachings
- [Meet The Ministry](https://konkosf.org/meet-the-ministry/) - Meet The Ministry Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Reverend Joanne Tolosa Reverend Rodney Yano Reverend Masato Kawahatsu Reverend Alan Matsui Choose a clergy member to learn more about the ministry of the Konko Church of San Francisco.
- [History](https://konkosf.org/history-konko-san-francisco/) - History For decades the backyard of the Konko church was a central gathering place. Many from the surrounding community found their way to this backyard. This simple slab of concrete bordered by the church in the front, houses on the east and in the back, and Nippon Goldfish on the west, hosted children and teenagers

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- [Events](https://konkosf.org/category/events/)
- [Announcements](https://konkosf.org/category/announcements/)