On August 27, 34 members of the New York District Boys and Girls Association(BGA) attended the annual Service Convention. With high spirits, the children performed Yorozuyo followed by Songs One and Two.
August Monthly Service
On August 6 from 10 am, the August Monthly Service was held (89 attendees including 46 service performers). The sermon was delivered by Inna Tarasiuk, New England Fraternity.
TSA Summer Event
On Saturday, August 5th, the NY District Students Association was successfully able to hold our summer event. With uncertainties regarding weather, we originally had a beach day planned, but ultimately chose to go to an escape room as our main event.
YMA Mission Caravan
From July 21 to 23, the Young Men’s Association was able to successfully hold a mission caravan to the idwest/Chicago region to connect with local followers with a total of four association members.
July Monthly Service
on July 2 from 10 am, the July Monthly Service was held (80 attendees including 41 service performers). The sermon was delivered by Yuji Yoshida, New York Center Staff Minister.
June Monthly Service
On June 4 from 10 am, the June Monthly Service was held (106 attendees). The sermon was delivered by Kazumi Oiki, Capitol Church. The opening talk was delivered by Yuko Sumida, TCI staff member. Following the service, the Women’s Association monthly gathering was held.
Family BBQ hosted by Young Men’s Association
On May 28 from 1 to 4 pm, we hosted the Family BBQ, a casual barbecue event open to families and friends, at New York Center. It had been four years since we last hosted the event due to the pandemic. We were blessed with beautiful weather and had a great turnout, with 100 participants taking part, including several students from TCI and friends and family of all ages.
Spring Yard Sale
On May 21, the Spring Yard Sale was held. We would like to thank everyone for their donations of goods and hinokishin.
NY district Hinokishin Day
The New York District Hinokishin Day was held in two groups, one to donate blood and the other to pick up litter around the neighborhood. A total of 62 followers participated, 13 of which donated blood.
May Monthly Service
On May 7 from 10 am, the May Monthly Service was held (103 attendees). The sermon was delivered by Rev. Isamu Ryono, New York Center Staff Minister. The opening talk was delivered by Yoko Hirano, TCI staff member. Following the service, the All Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was held, picking up litter around the New York Center neighborhood and participating in a blood drive.