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.
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.
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.
BGA Service Convention
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.
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.