On December 28, the annual Rice Cake Pounding was held at New York Center. There were around 150 participants, including a dedicated group who generously helped in hinokishin. Despite the rainy weather outside, there were many who came to participate, making the indoor event very lively. While kneading the dough at the communal tables, members…
On December 21 to 22, the Tenrikyo Students Association (TSA) was successfully able to hold our first ever ski trip for our Winter Gathering. There were a total of nine participants with some coming from New York Center and others coming from the Washington DC/Maryland area. We drove up to Montgomery, New York, where we…
On December 1st, the December monthly service was held lively with 91 attendees. The sermon was delivered by Hisao Shiroyama, Head of East Coast Fellowship. For the lunch reception after the sermon, everyone enjoyed a warm bowl of udon served by restaurant “Omen”.
On November 24 from 11 am to 3 pm, we held the Young Men’s Association Gathering. A total of 15 YMA members gathered for this event. We began the day with a faith-based discussion (Taiwa), where members were grouped in pairs to talk about faith in our everyday lives and how we can apply the…
On November 3rd, the November Monthly Service was held lively with 103 attendees, including four first time visitors. The sermon was delivered by Mrs. Yoshiko Ryono, wife of the head minister of Meishin America Church. After the sermon, New York Center held its third “Action Day for All Yoboku” in the afternoon, where around 70…