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The Young Men’s Association Holds Its 97th Convention
On November 25, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held its 97th convention in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters. The convention, which took place without any limits on attendance for the first time in four years, drew a large turnout of association members from many parts of Japan and overseas. The…
“Action Day for All Yoboku” Commences—Let Us Encourage One Another to Gather Momentum toward Oyasama’s 140th Anniversary
Followers living in the same region are boosting each other’s spirits and encouraging one another as they build momentum in their activities for the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama. The Action Day for All Yoboku (sponsored by Church Headquarters) commenced on October 29. This event, scheduled to take place five times…
Theme Music for Pre-anniversary Activities Released
The theme music to promote the pre-anniversary activities for the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama was recently released by the Salvation Work Committee. The title of the music is “Shun no kaze (Catching the Season’s Wind).” As we move forward to the anniversary of Oyasama, the music was created to raise…
Congo Brazzaville Church Installs Its 6th Head Minister
On November 11, the installation service for Congo Brazzaville Church’s sixth head minister, Rev. Matelama Guy Raoul, was performed in the presence of Tenrikyo Overseas Department Head Masaharu Matsuda and the department’s Europe and Africa Section Chief Michihiro Kiyose. The service was attended by some 350 people, including followers who…
November 2023 Monthly Service
The November Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for becoming openly revealed through Oyasama as…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service 2023
May I express my deep appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba from within the country and overseas to attend today’s Autumn Grand Service. May I also thank you most sincerely for the efforts you are devoting in your daily lives to the work of the path. I…