The attentive audience at the celebration was testament to all his years of neighborly relations in the community.

we commit ourselves to the pursuit of justice and pledge to stand in solidarity with all who are marginalized and oppressed.This was the beginning of the conversation that would continue for decades.

Centenary began exploring the possibility of becoming a reconciling congregation.Changes were also made in the worldwide United Methodist Church (UMC) last year to remove restrictive language in its Book of Discipline.We as a church had voted to join the United Methodist Reconciling Ministries Network to publicly declare that all are welcome who come through our doors.

always putting a human face on the struggles of the community and its people.the fa?ade they had to maintain.

and a delicious Centenary potluck.

and sexual orientation who are also of every age.Being able to visit the grave with Mr and Mrs Shiraishi and Herb Tanimoto.

a nonprofit organization that currently manages and operates the former Wakamatsu Colony site.The visit to the grave was timed to coincide with Sakichis death anniversary on Oct.

and was involved in a trial canning of tomatoes.while Matsugoro returned the following year.