May I express my deep appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba from various parts of the world to attend today’s Autumn Grand Service. May I also thank you most sincerely for the efforts you are devoting to the work of the path toward the upcoming anniversary of…
The Autumn Grand Service, which commemorates the Teaching’s day of origin, for the 187th year of the Teaching was performed in the Main Sanctuary on October 26 with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant. On the day of the Service, shortly before 8:00 a.m.—the hour at which Oyasama was…
The September Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for becoming openly revealed by settling Oyasama…
The August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for creating the world and human beings…
Earning the Community’s Trust Through Relief Efforts This year’s Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba drew many children from the areas affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. Kitanoshu and Horyu Branch Churches in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, quickly established the “Suzu Hinokishin Center” right after the earthquake struck. With the support…
The 2024 Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba, sponsored by Church Headquarters, kicked off on July 27 and concluded on August 4. This year’s event saw 156,859 participants from across the country and abroad—a significant increase of about 43,000 people compared to last year’s eleven-day event. The smiles of the children enjoying…