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.
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 the English singable danceable Mikagura-Uta (SDM) held at the SoulFire Conference was viewed. This was followed by actual practice of the movements with the participants.
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.
KOYO Fall Social
On October 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the New York DistrictYoung Men’s Association and Young Women’s Group held an autumn joint event, Koyo Fall Social, at New York Center. Including members and children, we had a total of 60 participants.
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 thelunch reception after the service.
Women’s Association New York District Convention
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 gratitude for reaching this point.
September Monthly Service
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.