The 19th International Meeting of Prayer for Peace, organized by the Rome-based Community of Sant’Egidio, was held in the French city of Lyon from September 11 to 13. The theme of this year’s meeting was “The Courage to Forge a Spiritual Humanism of Peace.” Attending the meeting were hundreds of…
The September Monthly Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the morning of the 26th. The Service began with the Shinbashira’s prayer in which he expressed appreciation for the constant blessings that God the Parent bestows on humankind. He then said: “We will devote our…
Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps was mobilized in Miyazaki Prefecture, which was hit by Typhoon No. 14 (Typhoon Nabi) on September 6. The typhoon left 25 people dead and three missing in Japan. Thirteen districts in Miyazaki City were lashed by heavy rain that was about double the average monthly…
Organized by a group of religious leaders based in Okinawa, the 15th Assembly of Prayer for Peace took place at the Okinawan Peace Hall, built on Mabuni Hill in Itoman, Okinawa, on August 15, the day marking the end of World War II. Held under the theme “Let’s Send Our…
The August Monthly Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. At 9:00 A.M., amid the elegant sounds of gagaku music, the Shinbashira and the other Service performers left the Staff Quarters to offer worship at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before…
The Head Minister Qualification Course One was held at the Home of the Parent from August 27 to September 14. This course is designed to train and nurture ministers (kyoto) who have a heightened awareness of being Yoboku and a strong sense of mission and who aspire to work for…