Today's Verse
Step by step, I am solely making preparations truly to save the whole world. (IV:31, 36)
Europe Yoboku Meeting & Seminar Held
The 17th Europe Yoboku Meeting was held at Tenrikyo Europe Center in Antony, France, on July 14. Ninety people from six European countries and the Congo participated in this meeting. On that day, the service was performed in the morning, which was followed by a lecture delivered by Honbu-in Yoshitaro…
Summer Intensive Japanese Course Held at the Home of the Parent
July Monthly Service Joyously Performed
The July Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was joyously performed on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. In the service prayer, the Shinbashira first expressed his gratitude for the profound blessings of God the Parent, who laid the ultimate path by taking Oyasama as the Shrine.…
2001 Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba Held
The 2001 Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba was held between July 26 and August 4 under the theme “Let’s do hinokishin (selfless and thankful action) and fill the Home of the Parent with joy,” bringing more than 285,000 children and adult leaders, including some 770 from 13 overseas countries and regions,…
Action Day for “Heart-Clean Campaign”
The Action Day for the “Heart-Clean Campaign” was observed on Sunday, July 1. It was a sunny interval during the rainy season, and clean-up hinokishin activities were held throughout Japan under the slogan, “Let’s come together in thankfulness for the blessings and engage in hinokishin with fellow members.” Tenrikyo Young…
June Monthly Service Performed
The June Monthly Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The Service commenced with the Service prayer read by the Shinbashira. In the prayer he first thanked God the Parent for the blessings and guidance being provided daily. Then, on behalf of all…