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.

December Monthly Service

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.

Tenri Gathering

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…

November Monthly Service

 On November 5 from 10 am, the November Monthly Service was held (89 attendees including service performers). The sermon was delivered by Akane Yoshida, New York Kikuhiro Fellowship. In the afternoon, the Women’s Association monthly gathering was held.

Autumn Grand Service

On October 1 from 10 am, the Autumn Grand Service was held (97 attendees including 50 service performers). The sermon was delivered by Rev. Yoichi Fukui, New York Center Minister. In the afternoon, the Women’s Association monthly gathering was held. For the service, there was an offering of a large tuna, which was later prepared for…