Salvation Work in the Main Sanctuary

The Preparation Committee for the 130th Anniversary of Oyasama recently announced that staff members of the Counseling Section of the Divine Gifts and Sanctions Bureau will administer the Sazuke in the West Worship Hall following the performance of the noon services, which, as reported before, will be performed in the…

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42,000 Members Attend Women’s Association Convention

Tenrikyo Women’s Association held its 95th annual convention in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters on April 19, the day after the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service. The occasion drew 42,000 members. When the registration desks opened at 8:00 a.m., groups of members began to file in the Sanctuary precincts one…

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Services at Noon to Be Performed from June

The Preparation Committee for the 130th Anniversary of Oyasama recently announced that, between June 2013 and December 2015, the seated service is to be performed at noon at the Main Sanctuary on Sundays, public holidays, and the 25th of each month except on days of Church Headquarters’ events. The noon…

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67,000 Assemble to Celebrate Oyasama’s 215th Birthday

On April 18, the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was held at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. Blessed with warm weather, approximately 67,000 followers from across Japan and overseas returned to the Home of the Parent. Filling their hearts with the joy of celebrating the 215th…

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International Network for Mutual Help Organizes Annual Charity Bazaar

On April 14, the International Network for Mutual Help, based in the Overseas Department, held its 17th annual charity bazaar on the department’s premises, drawing more than 800 people. The network, besides conducting such fundraising activities, collects and provides information on international aid in cooperation with the department’s overseas mission…

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Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba draws 4,900

On March 28, this year’s 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 “Spreading the Parent’s intention to our fellow students in the world: Let’s embark on the path in unity of…

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