On July 12, Tenrikyo Brazil Young Men’s Association held a convention commemorating its 50th anniversary at Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in Brazil. The convention, honored by the presence of the Shinbashira, who is also the president of Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association, was attended by more than 2,400 people. On the day…
On June 25, a prayer service followed by earth-carrying hinokishin was conducted at Church Headquarters to commence the construction for the “westward expansion of the Sanctuary precincts”–one of two major construction projects planned by Church Headquarters in anticipation of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama. Despite menacing rain clouds that had…
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. At nine o’clock in the morning, the Shinbashira, accompanied by other Service performers, worshiped at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding to the Main Sanctuary, where…
Some 250 church head ministers appointed between last October and May this year, as well as their spouses, assembled at the Home of the Parent on May 27 and 28 for the Meeting for Newly Appointed Church Head Ministers. The biannual meeting, held in spring and autumn, provides new head…
About three hundred followers assembled on May 25 at the Home of the Parent for a joint convention of five Tenrikyo welfare federations for prison chaplains, juvenile probation officers, foster parents, social welfare facilities, and child welfare commissioners. The convention began with a moment of worship, which was followed by…
The Boys and Girls Association Headquarters held a pep rally on May 26 for the 50th Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba, which is scheduled to begin on July 26 and last 10 days under the theme: “Gratitude, Joy, Hinokishin.” The rally, held at the Home of the Parent, drew 1,400 association…