Reflection from a graduating Samurai【Spring 2024 Newsletter】

Nakura ShinriSoma Tokyo I began the Samurai Projects with a desire to start a missional community in my home in Funabashi, Chiba, and to encourage Christians through worship. I am so thankful for the opportunity to study the Bible and work as a full-time intern at my church while confirming my calling and receiving financial support …

Christmas Party【2023 Winter News Letter】

The Christmas party (sponsored by VIP and TMP) was held! Over 100 people gathered for a grand celebration! On Wednesday 6th December 2023 we experienced a wonderful answer to prayer and a significant moment for the work of the gospel in Marunouchi. Marunouchi workers put on a Christmas Party in the Marunouchi Building in the middle of …

Marunouchi Church Tokyo Sunday Service【Winter 2023 Newsletter】

Takaaki Hirano One issue is that we do not currently have enough time for a couples’ date, which was one thing we wanted to incorporate. Rather, we have a simple service from 1000-1100a.m., then finish small groups at 12:00 p.m. and then have a picnic with family and friends at the Imperial Palace Garden. At some point …

MOGs Event Appreciation Report & Announcements for the Fall!【Autumn 2022 Newsletter】

On Wednesday, June 22, we held a “TMP Networking Party” for fellowship among businesspeople across industries and sectors. Despite being a weekday evening, reservations filled up more than a week in advance. 53 people gathered on the day of the event. It was striking that so many people had been looking forward to this kind …

Vision and Prayer requests【Autumn 2022 Newsletter】

Why a church in Marunouchi? The Marunouchi area is home to about 40 office buildings, including the headquarters of financial institutions, trading companies, insurance companies, and manufacturers. etc., and about 120,000 businesspeople who do business on a global scale. Approximately 10-25% of Japan’s gross domestic product is generated in Marunouchi, making it the center of …

Reflections on my ministry at TMP since 2019【Autumn 2022 Newsletter】

Marunouchi Office Groups Staff member Koichi Takahashi My name is Koichi Takahashi and I have been serving part time at TMP for 3.5 years since April 2019. It’s my pleasure to share my personal reflections on my time at TMP. The thing I found most exciting about TMP’s vision was the idea of church planting …

2022 – gets off to a flying start! 【Summer 2022 Newsletter】

Tokyo Marunouchi Partnership Staff Takashi Kurachi As the new financial year got under way, Marunouchi Office Groups (MOGs) began trying a new weekly ministry each Thursday: The MOGs Lunchtime Meeting. I wonder in the busyness of the working week, to what extent our hearts are really focused on the Lord. It’s a question that both …