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5,400 Gather in the Home of the Parent for Students’ Pilgrimage to Jiba
Participants singing the convention’s theme songs in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters (Mar. 28) On March 28, the Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba, cosponsored by the Students Association and the Students Advisory Committee, was held in the Home of the Parent under the theme “Let us convey the intention…
March Monthly Service Performed
The March Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. On that day, it was cold in the morning, but the temperature went up as the sun rose, and the Home of the Parent was blessed with warm spring weather.…
Seminar for Successors Ends on High Note
Participants in the Overseas Seminar for Successors held at Lima Church, Peru (Mar. 22) Wrapping up almost eight months that saw the three-day Seminar for Successors take place in 30 sessions in Japan and its overseas version at 20 venues in 18 countries and regions, its last Japanese session concluded…
2008 English Class of Shuyoka: 24 Attend Three-Month Spiritual Development Course
The 34th English Class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 804th session of Shuyoka, which has a total of 617 students (as of April 1). This year, there are 24 participants from nine countries: 6…
Overseas Seminar for Successors Underway
Participants at the Mission Center in Thailand (Feb. 17) The Overseas Seminar for Successors, sponsored by the Overseas Department in conjunction with the Seminar for Successors in Jiba, is now taking place around the world. The first session was held in the U.K. last August, and four other sessions were…
Students Training Course Attracts 593 College Students
Participant giving a roadside speech in Osaka (Mar. 7) The College Division of the Students Training Course was held at the Home of the Parent from March 3 through 9. The weeklong training course provides participants with opportunities to deepen their faith by learning and implementing the teachings together with…