Today's Verse
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…
2001 Oyasato Seminar Begins
The 2001 Oyasato Seminar began on July 10 with 66 students from five countries. This seminar was initially launched in the summer of 1984 to provide instruction in English on the teachings of Oyasama for children of church head ministers and fellowship heads in the United States and Canada that…
Mission Headquarters of Hawaii and Mission Headquarters in America: Installation Services for New Bishops Conducted
The installation services for the new bishops of Mission Headquarters of Hawaii and Mission Headquarters in America were conducted this month with the presence of Overseas Department Head Yoshiaki Mihama, as well as Overseas Department Vice Head Hiroaki Yamazawa, who is in charge of the North America and Oceania Section.…