Fifth Anniversary Ceremony of the Great East Japan Earthquake was held on March 6, 2016. Reverend Toshimasa Okanari, the former Chief Administrative Director, gave an address.
The KIC’s internship program began on May 12. Mr. Yu Iwasaki (Konko Church of Shizuoka) is now training at KIC. See his self-introduction.
The Power of Gratitude and Joy―What I Received from My Parents―
By the Rev. Junji Fujii
Konko Church of Kojima Akasaki
Entering a Konko Church with My Parents
My father was born in Konko Town and he was raised at Konko Church of Nuttari in Ni’igata Prefecture, where his parents did goyo (selfless service for Kami/Divine Parent) as the church’s successors. Father finished school in Ni’igata, and he then entered Konkokyo Gakuin Seminary in Konko Town, Okayama Prefcture. After graduating from the Seminary and being ordained as a Konko minister, my father did goyo at the Konkokyo Headquarters for thirty-eight years. His goyo in Konko town lasted until 1995. Shortly after he was done as a staff member of the Headquarters, my father went into Konko Church of Kojima Akasaki on a permanent basis as the church’s successor, since the church had been without Konko ministers for eleven years. Father was excited about his new environment, because it was his long-time dream to do goyo at a local church. He was also pleased with it that the size of the building of the church, its garden and inner room looked like the Replica of the Founder’s Mediation Hall. 続きを読む
Let’s Be Happy, Thankful and Express Our Gratitude!
Rev. Yasunori Kato
Konko 
Church of Hirabari
The Spiritual Turning Point of my Father’s Faith
My father, the late Reverend Jonosuke Kato, was the second Head Minister of our church and he passed away at the age of 90 in October 2014. Father went to be with our Divine Parent (Kami) on the very next day of Ikigami Konko Daijin Grand Ceremony at our church. He was a Konko minister for 68 years, serving as our church’s head minister for 40 years. 続きを読む
Konkokyo Establishment Day Service was held on November 15, 2015. Reverend Toshimasa Okanari, the Chief Administrative Director, gave an address.
Reverend Jun’ichi Watanabe, the head minister of Konko church of Habikino gave a lecture in the 1st Konko International Celebration held in 2015.
KIC office is close during year change period from December 26th to January 6th.
We wish you have a nice holiday season and a happy new year!
The Konkokyo International Center (KIC) is going to hold a Konkokyo Gathering in the UK in November. There will be a faith enrichment workshop followed by a service and discussion.
Please come and join us in the UK. Everyone is welcome!!
Also, on the 20th, we will hold a meeting with mothers who have small children. Please contact us if you are interested in it.
If you know anybody who lives in the UK or other countries in Europe, please let us know at your earliest convenience!!
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact KIC.
We look forward to meeting with all of you!
Konkokyo Gathering in London (all held in English & Japanese)
Date: Sunday, 22, November, 2015
☆Faith Enrichment Workshop
Time: 10:00 – 12:00
☆Service, Sermon, and Casual Discussion
Time: 13:30 – 16:30
Location: Pitman Room, Imperial Hotel, London
Russell Square, London WC1B 5BB
+44(0)20 7837 3655
