The Appointment of Reverend Shogu Kimura
as the 4th Chief Priest of Myoshinji Temple on March 7, 2004



Receptionists preparing for the ceremony in the temple entranceway.


 


The luncheon buffet committee making final preparations before the Appointment Ceremony begins.

 

 

Temple members with newborns  seated in the temple entranceway just prior to the ceremony.
 

 

The Appointment Ceremony began with offerings to the Gohonzon by Reverend Kimura.
 

 

Reverend Kimura leading Gongyo.


 
     
Lisa Holmes served as MC.


 

Reverend Kimura's father (third from right front), his older brother (rear left)
and brother-in-law (rear right) were among the 13 priests attending.
 

 
 


Reverend Takano, the Nichiren Shoshu Temple President, presenting the appointment address.


 


Reverend Kimura expressing his gratitude for being
appointed the 4th Chief Priest of Myoshinji Temple.
 

 

Those in attendance congratulating Reverend Kimura for his appointment as their new Chief Priest.
 

 
            

Reverend  Shokun Takahashi receiving an ovation for his years of service as the Assistant Priest of Myoshinji Temple.  He was reassigned to the Head Temple and would be leaving on the following day.


 
         

The appointment ceremony group photo.
 

 

A final goodbye to Reverend Takahashi after the ceremony.


 

The festivities closed with a buffet lunch in a large white tent, posted in the temple parking lot.

 
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