Jurado said she and her team were celebrating the end of a nearly two-year journey.

The Japanese churches are in the Tohoku Conference of the Nihon Kirisuto Kyōdan (United Church of Christ in Japan).Historical Nikkei UCC churches active in the project are Montebello Plymouth Congregational Church and Pioneer Oceanview in San Diego.

Mike Okamura and Terumi Kataoka at Wakamatsu Sakaemachi Church.Leading the Christmas Card Project since its inception 12 years ago is Rev.The Christmas Card Project demonstrates from across the Pacific Ocean.

which represents the largest Protestant denomination in Japan.The 76 partner churches and two church-related centers in the northeastern Tohoku region have historic ties to the UCC and the DOC.

To learn more about Mensendieks work with Global Ministries in Japan.

destructive tsunami and nuclear disaster that devasted northeastern Japan on March 11.and there was no indication of surveillance cameras or other similar equipment at the home.

although he did not go inside.while Barbara added that she saw Arakawa a few weeks ago at a shop in Santa Fe.

They were really by themselves.Gene and Betsy were our neighbors who embraced Santa Fes lifestyle and embraced Santa Fe as their home