The November Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. It was a balmy day. Worshipers on their way to the Sanctuary precincts were treated to a vivid display of autumn colors. In the Service prayer, the…
On October 26, the Autumn Grand Service commemorating Tenrikyo’s day of origin was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. October 26, 1838, marked the arrival of the promised time, when God the Parent became openly revealed in the world for the first time, as…
The August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th, with the Shinbashira presiding. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., the Shinbashira left the Staff Quarters to proceed to the Main Sanctuary. On his way, he paid his respects at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall accompanied by…
The July Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. The day also marked the opening day of the Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba. Children, members of the Boys and Girls Hinokishin Corps, and escorting staff wearing various matching T-shirts…
The June Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. The day turned out to be a sunny spell during the rainy season. The high temperature in northern Nara Prefecture reached 34°C (93.2°F). A clear blue sky stretched above Oyasato…
On May 26, the Post-Disaster Recovery Committee was established. This committee was established to further pursue the recovery of affected areas with a wider range of efforts. Tenrikyo Church Headquarters established Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Headquarters after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in northeastern Japan. In the ten weeks since,…