On September 1st, the September Monthly Service was held with 107 attendees, including ten first time visitors. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Keiji Sakakura, the Head of Hon’ai Atlanta Church. Following the lunch reception, the Tenrikyo Niogake Day of New York district activity and drum and fife corps practice were held.
On September 24, we held the Tenrikyo Women’s Association of America New York District Convention, welcoming Mrs. Hiromi Fukaya, Women’s Association of America Chairperson, with the theme: “70th Anniversary of the Women’s Association of America! Our Path Forward.” This was our first in-person gathering in four years. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we were filled with…
On September 3 from 10 am, the September Monthly Service was held (90 attendees). The sermon was delivered by Steven Fujimoto, Shigeto America Fellowship Head. In the afternoon, the New York District Nioigake Day was held, where members participated in handing out pamphlets and spreading the name of God around the New York Center community.
On September 25 from 10 am, the Autumn Memorial Service was held. All attendees were able to honor and remember the efforts of our predecessors of the path.