Today's Verse
I shall inform you of everything in advance. Make sure you will not be remorseful later.
All of you may be wondering why I say such things. It is from My love for My children. (XI:45-47)
2005 Oyasato Seminar Held in Three Languages
The 2005 Oyasato Seminar began on July 10 with 64 students from seven countries and territories: the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Canada, the U.K., Hong Kong, Brazil, and Taiwan. This seminar was initially launched in the summer of 1984 to provide instruction in English on the teachings of Oyasama for high-school-age…
2005 English Class of Shuyoka: 31 Attend Three-Month Spiritual Development Course
The 31st English class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 768th session of Shuyoka, which has a total of 787 students (as of June 20). This year, there are 31 participants from various countries: 9…
Arrangements Announced for Year of Oyasama’s 120th Anniversary
At the April 27 meeting of the Kanamekai (association comprising the head ministers of all directly supervised churches), Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Masahiko Iburi made an announcement that, in the year of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama, prayer services will be performed at the Main Sanctuary at the request of…
May Monthly Service Performed in High Spirits
The May Monthly Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the morning of the 26th. The Service began with the Shinbashira’s prayer, in which he said: “On this day today, which falls in the middle of the year to conclude our pre-anniversary activities, all of…
Young Women Leaders Gather to Prepare for This Autumn’s Convention
On June 4 and 5, Tenrikyo Women’s Association Headquarters held a training course for young women leaders at Moya 38. Designed to heighten their awareness of their role as young women leaders and deepen their faith, the training course drew 244 participants from dioceses and directly supervised churches. The course…
Former Shinbashira Attends Ceremony to Commemorate 20th Anniversary of Ishikawa Missionary House
On May 31, the former Shinbashira visited the Ishikawa Diocese Administration Office to attend a ceremony commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Ishikawa Missionary House. The ceremony drew 150 participants, including residents and former residents of the missionary house. At present, there are 16 missionary houses in Japan, three of…