Monthly Archives: September 2016
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Tenrikyo participates in 30th International Meeting of Prayer for Peace in Assisi |
Events | roykoogee | Sep 28, 2016 |
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The 2016 International Meeting of Prayer for Peace in Assisi was held between September 18 and 20 with the theme “Thirst for Peace” where representatives of major religions participated. The Tenrikyo contingent consisted of six people, including Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Zensuke Nakata, Tenri University vice president Ikuo Higashibaba, Europe Centre Head Yoshihisa Hasegawa, and […] |
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Celebration ceremony held for Olympic and Paralympic athletes |
Japan | roykoogee | Sep 21, 2016 |
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On September 19, a celebration ceremony was held for gold medalist Shohei Ono and bronze medalist Kento Masaki in Dining Hall No. 2. About 900 people were in attendance. The Shinbashira gave his congratulations to both athletes. Both Ono and Masaki received awards from Tenri City and offered words of appreciation. |
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Congo Brazzaville celebrates 50th anniversary |
Events | roykoogee | Sep 21, 2016 |
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Congo Brazzaville Church celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 10. The Shinbashira was in attendance and gave an address. On September 11, the founding ceremony of the church’s chapters of the Young Men’s Association and Women’s Association was held. |
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Disaster relief in Iwate Prefecture |
Japan | roykoogee | Sep 19, 2016 |
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Between September 5 and 9, the Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps of Iwate Diocese was dispatched to Miyako City, an area affected by Typhoon Lionrock. Making a rare landfall from the Pacific Coast, Typhoon Lionrock caused rivers and waterways to flood. Cor.ps members were entrusted with clearing away mud. A total of 159 members were […] |
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