On April 22, Dr. Kazuo Murakami, biochemist and professor emeritus at Tsukuba University, gave a lecture at Yoki Hall, located in the Oyasato-yakata’s South Right Wing 2. Dr. Murakami is well known for successfully decoding the genes of renin, an enzyme which is crucial in blood pressure regulation. The lecture…
Sponsored by the Overseas Department, the third Oyasato Junior Gathering was held in the Home of the Parent from April 20 to 21, drawing 55 participants including children and their adult leaders from four overseas countries–namely, Thailand, the Philippines, Australia, and the United States. This gathering was initially launched in…
On April 19, the day after the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service, the Women’s Association held its 88th annual convention in Church Headquarters’ Inner Courtyard. According to the association, the event drew 57,000 members, including many from overseas, who pledged to make further spiritual growth as the “foundation of the path”…
On March 28, the Oyasama 120th Anniversary Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba, cosponsored by the Students Association and the Students Advisory Committee, was held in the Home of the Parent under the theme “Let us convey the intention of the Parent to all friends throughout the world.” The convention drew…
The Joyous Life Lecture was conducted at six venues in Australia and New Zealand from March 1 through 12, attracting a total attendance of 142 people. The 32nd English class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of…
A seminar for new residents of missionary houses was held at the Home of the Parent on March 29 and 30. This year, 93 prospective missionaries, ranging in age from 19 to 69, entered missionary houses in 15 locations, including America Missionary House, located in Los Angeles, where two have…