Friends Church in East Sacramento, one of the best churches in Sacramento, is located at 40th and Est. We’re a welcoming community focused on worship, spiritual growth, and events. Join us to experience authentic Christianity in East Sacramento.

About Us

At Friends Church Sacramento, we are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone can experience the love and grace of Jesus Christ.

Join us as we strive to be a Christ-centered community that is actively changing the world. We look forward to meeting you and walking alongside you on your spiritual journey.

Our Vision

  • Compelling Worship

    At Friends Church Sacramento, we believe that worship is more than just music—it's a powerful encounter with God that inspires transformation. Our desire is to create compelling worship experiences that draw people into a deeper relationship with Christ and reflect His Kingdom here on earth. As we aim to double our attendance, we know that vibrant worship will be at the heart of this growth. We invite you to be part of this exciting journey by joining one of our serve teams. We believe everyone has gifts they can share to help us create an atmosphere where lives are changed.

    Serve

  • Genuine Relationships

    At Friends Church Sacramento, we believe that authentic connections are vital for spiritual growth and life transformation. Jesus lived this way and reminds his disciples in John 13:34-35 to "Love one another [because] by this everyone will know that you are my disciples." That’s why we’re committed to creating four new small groups this year, providing spaces where people can genuinely care for and support one another. If you’re seeking a place to belong and grow in your faith, we invite you to visit our welcome booth and fill out a connect card. Join us as we build a Christ-centered community rooted in love and service.

    Connect

  • Blessing Our Community

    At Friends Church Sacramento, we are committed to being a blessing to our community. We are striving to bless at least twenty-five of our neighbors this year. Jesus modeled compassionate service and generosity, and we desire to do the same. We believe that both generosity and service are essential in making an undeniable impact on those around us. If you feel compelled to partner with us in this mission and help us reach our goal, we invite you to contribute. Together, we can make a lasting impact. Let's serve and bless our community in the name of Christ.

    Give

Our Values

  • Innovation

    Creating new ways to reach people and make an undeniable impact.

  • Vibrancy

    Equipping believers to engage thoughtfully and compassionately with cultural issues and reflect biblical principles in all areas of their lives.

  • Authenticity

    Cultivating a community where people are genuine and honest in their relationships.

  • Belonging

    Welcoming and uniting all of the community under Christ’s Lordship

  • Compassionate Service

    Passionately serving others with Christ-like love and compassion.

  • Generosity

    Stewarding God's gifts of time, resources, and talents wisely for His purposes.

Our Beliefs

We invite you to explore our beliefs and join us in our pursuit of living out our faith in boldness and passion.

  • We believe in the full deity and humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death on the cross for our sins, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension and present reign at the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory to raise the dead, judge the world and make all things new.

  • We believe that man receives salvation through faith in Jesus Christ and that the presence of saving faith is revealed by a life lived in obedience to the will of God.

  • We believe that for the salvation of the lost, sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

  • We believe that the entire Bible is inspired of God, that it is trustworthy in all that it teaches and that it can be rightly interpreted and applied to us only by its Divine Author, the Holy Spirit.

  • We believe that there is one God, eternally existent in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

  • We believe that the essential baptism is that of the Holy Spirit, in which all who participate become members of the body of Christ.

  • Christ came to fulfill the law and left no continuing rites as means of grace to be binding upon Christians. We believe in the peaceable kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who, by His teaching, example and Spirit within us, gives us power to overcome evil with good and hatred through love.

Our name of "Friends" comes from Jesus words to His disciples: "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you."

We are one of many churches who are apart of the Friends Southwest Movement. Find out more about Friends using the button below.

Who are Friends?

Our History

Sacramento Friends Community Church began as a humble Sunday School outreach in 1936, founded by Harriet Cowan in the Gardenland area of Sacramento. What started under a weeping willow tree soon moved into a small home, and by the early 1940s, the growing community built a small chapel. In 1945, the church officially affiliated with the California Yearly Meeting of Friends, securing support and leadership from the larger Friends movement.

Over the decades, the church grew under dedicated pastors and, in 1967, moved to its current location at 40th and E Streets. The relocation marked a season of rapid growth, with attendance tripling by 1972 and a strong emphasis on community outreach and discipleship. Throughout leadership transitions and cultural shifts, the church has remained committed to its mission of creating a welcoming and transformative environment for all.

At the end of 2023, longtime Lead Pastor Jim retired, closing a faithful chapter of leadership. In April 2024, the congregation welcomed Pastor Jared Reiter, ushering in an exciting new season of growth and vision. Under his leadership, Sacramento Friends is embracing a renewed passion for reaching unchurched families in the neighborhood, deepening discipleship through small groups, and building authentic connections in East Sacramento.

With this fresh momentum, we are more committed than ever to creating a Christ-centered community that is changing the world. Whether you're seeking community, renewal, or a fresh start in your faith, we invite you to be part of this journey with us.