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May 2016 Monthly Service
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira expressed his gratitude for the parental love with which God created us human beings and the world in order to…
Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association Announces a New Slogan for the lead-up to the 100th Anniversary
On April 25, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held its monthly meeting at the association headquarters. It was attended by some 200 leaders including chairmen of directly supervised chapters and diocese chapters. The meeting started with President Daisuke Nakayama giving the opening address. First, he announced the new slogan for the…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day Observed
Under the new slogan “Letʼs convey a sense of gratitude and expand the circle of joy,” this yearʼs Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at a large number of locations throughout Japan on April 29, which is a national holiday called “Greenery Day,” as well as at scores of locations in…
April Monthly Service Performed
On April 26, the Monthly Service was conducted at the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., the Shinbashira and other Service performers left the Staff Quarters to pay their respects at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding…
Children from Overseas Participate in Oyasato Junior Spring Gathering
From April 20 to 21, Tenrikyo Overseas Department sponsored the fourth Oyasato Junior Spring Gathering in the Home of the Parent, drawing 27 participants including children and adult leaders from three countries—namely, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia. This gathering was initially launched in 1996 to provide an opportunity to experience…
Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps Takes Action for Earthquake Victims in Kumamoto
The two recent earthquakes in the area around Kumamoto (a foreshock with a magnitude of 6.2 on April 14 and a mainshock with a magnitude of 7.3 on the 16th) and frequent aftershocks, destroyed or damaged a large number of homes and other buildings, leaving approximately 23,000 people in temporary…