On February 4, the February Monthly Service was performed joyously. A total of 99 attended the service. Rev. Tamotsu Kamio, Sunrise Church Minister, delivered the monthly sermon. Following the lunch reception, the Women’s Association monthly gathering and drum and fife corps practice were held.
On January 7, the Spring Grand Service was performed joyously. A total of 92 people attended the service. Rev. Yoichi Fukui, New York Center Minister, delivered the monthly sermon. Following the lunch reception, the Women’s Association monthly gathering and drum and fife corps practice were held.
On December 30, the annual Rice Cake Pounding was held at New York Center for the first time in four years since the pandemic. There is no doubt that many people were eagerly looking forward to the event. There were around 250 participants including those who helped in hinokishin.
On December 3 from 10 am, the December Monthly Service was held (102 attendees including service performers). The sermon was delivered by Kaori Fukui, Women’s Association New York District Head. The lunch reception was sponsored by Omen Restaurant and featured delicious udon noodles. In the afternoon, the Women’s Association monthly gathering was held.
On December 2, the Tenri Gathering was held for the first time in four years at New York Center. With a total of 25 participants from their teens to their sixties, the gathering featured discussions about the future of the path in New York. After a few introductory remarks, a video presentation and demonstration of…