Three Day Course

The Tenrikyo Three Day Course was held from March 22 to 24 at New York Center for the first time in five years. There were six participants who came from different parts of New York as well as Massachusetts. The course included lectures on the basic teachings, discussions, service practices and hinokishin activities. On the…

March Monthly Service

On March 3, the March Monthly Service was performed joyously. A total of 122 attended the service. The sermon was delivered by Etsuko Isada. The opening talk was given by Bryton Wong. Following the lunch reception, the Women’s Association monthly gathering and drum and fife corps practice were held. 

February Monthly Service

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.

Spring Grand Service

 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.

Mochitsuki (Rice Cake Pounding)

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.