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Announcement: Special Arrangements for the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service
Many countries in the world are now taking measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. In light of the current situation, it has been decided that the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service be attended only by the head ministers of directly supervised churches and the heads of dioceses, as in the case…
Message from Director-in-Chief of Religious Affairs
The novel coronavirus disease has now been declared a pandemic. To prevent the further spread of the virus, businesses and organizations are being urged to take strict measures such as avoiding large gatherings in enclosed spaces with poor ventilation. In this connection, Church Headquarters has recently been asked by the…
Announcement: Special Arrangements for March Monthly Service and Spring Memorial Service
In keeping with the measures taken by wider society to control the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, it has been decided that the March Monthly Service and the Spring Memorial Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters be attended only by head ministers of directly supervised churches and heads of dioceses…
Announcement: Cancellation of the 102nd Women’s Association Convention Commemorating Its 110th Anniversary and Related Events
In response to the Japanese government’s official statements concerning how to control the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, which is having a worldwide impact, we have come to a decision to cancel the 102nd Women’s Association Convention commemorating the association’s 110th anniversary and all related events including “Unite Our…
Message from Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs
The novel coronavirus has been spreading worldwide. Tenrikyo Church Headquarters performed a prayer service at noon on March 3 not only for the earliest possible end to the epidemic but also for the healing and recovery of those afflicted by COVID-19, the restoration of the normal life of those who…
Prayer Service Performed for Early End to the Coronavirus Epidemic

Church Headquarters performed a prayer service on March 3 in response to the worldwide novel coronavirus outbreak. Prayers were offered not only for the earliest possible end to the epidemic but also for the healing and recovery of those afflicted by the virus, for the restoration of the normal life…