On May 5th, the May Monthly Service was held with 101 attendees, including one first time visitor. The sermon was delivered by Rev. Toshihiko Okui, former New York Center Minister and the opening talk was given by Alyssa Yuge (from Heritage Church). Following the lunch reception, in conjunction with the All Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day, we conducted a blood drive and a cleaning of the New York Center facilities (about 70 participants).