Tenrikyo Church Headquarters has announced a number of personnel changes, some of which are related to the Overseas Department. Rev. Masaharu Matsuda, who was appointed to the position of Honbu-in (Church Headquarters executive official) on April 18, has been made a vice head of the department. He continues to serve…
In light of a nationwide state of emergency that has been declared due to the worsening situation of the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan, it has been decided that the April Monthly Service be attended only by the Service performers. We would like to ask the head ministers…
The March 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 line with Church Headquarters’ announcement made earlier in the month, the Service was attended only by the head ministers…
In keeping with the measures taken by wider society to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, we have come to a decision to cancel the “Joyous Chorus,” which was scheduled to be held in the Inner Courtyard after the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service on April 18. We would like…
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…
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…