Film Screening: “A Hidden Life” directed by Terrence Malick On Wednesday,1st October, Hirano-san led the second session of a new hobby club, Marunouchi Film Club. Through the hobby clubs, he hopes to provide a venue for Christians and those not yet Christians to mingle and get to know each other in an informal atmosphere. The film …
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Andy Duncan Marunouchi Church Tokyo Assistant As I reflect on my first year let me begin by expressing my deep gratitude and respect for all that I have been privileged to participate in with Tokyo Marunouchi Partnership. As I reflect, I am struck by how each aspect of the organization – from the Marunouchi Office Groups …
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Takaaki Hirano MCT Co-Pastor I. Wednesday Night MCT Worship Service In June 2025, MCT began a new challenge. In addition to our monthly Sunday morning worship service in a larger venue in Marunouchi, we have started a smaller Wednesday evening service in our TMP office that is even easier for businesspeople working in and around Marunouchi …
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Naomi Tamanuki TMP Administration Leader Introduction: Naomi Tamanuki joined the TMP staff team in December 2024 as head of General Administration. But even before that, she has been helping out with the children’s work at Marunouchi Church Tokyo (MCT), since the church began its monthly meeting in the Spring of 2023. A year and a …
Takaaki Hirano MCT Co-Pastor As mentioned in our previous newsletter, we have received extensive feedback from various individuals regarding the worship style at Marunouchi Church Tokyo (MCT). Thank you for sharing your insights. From these, we have learned valuable lessons. Thierry and I continue striving to improve our sermons to ensure God’s Word is delivered in a …
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Taketo Kamiyama “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) On the 11th of August this year, I was baptized at Lake Nojiri in Nagano Prefecture. I have been around church for a long time and have heard the testimonies of many …
Takaaki Hirano Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever.Psalm 125:1 Spring in Japan is a time to rejoice in the full bloom of cherry blossoms. Those living in Japan go out to the parks, streets, and mountains, to see the pink cherry blossoms, the blue sky, and the …
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Takaaki Hirano It is a New Year, and after spending time in Luke and Isaiah over the Christmas period, MCT worship now continues in Genesis. We have seen the faith of Abraham and his wife Sarah as they trust the LORD. We continue to see how the LORD’s promises to this couple will be fulfilled. And we …
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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 …
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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 …
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