Christian Otto

Director’s Report: A program for young Anglican church future leaders around the world, sponsored by the USPG of Anglican Communion is being held in collaboration with the Asian Rural Institute. (7/3~7/20) Young Anglicans in their 20s from the UK, Brazil, Bangladesh, Papua New Guinea and Japan are taking part in leadership training at ARI.

Director’s Report: A study camp for ICU students that had been planned before the COVID 19 disaster is finally being held during July 2-6. Last year, some of the ICU participants were infected by COVID 19 during the camp, and it was cancelled in the middle of the camp. This year we welcomed 14 students! They are all women and wonderful students!

Director’s Report: Yesterday, June 30, the Shimono Shimbun’s morning edition published an article in its Sunday editorial section. The article, titled “Women Moving Out: Honest Voices,” touched on the reality of young women who are not stopping moving out of the countryside.

Director’s Report: “Listen to Ms. Shinko Takami” event, 13:00-15:00. Shinko Takami (wife of Rev. Takami, ARI founder) spoke at an online event organized by Zenkoku Tomono Kai. She spoke about her life with Takami and ARI. Live online from ARI’s Oikos Chapel. About 280 people participated online! It was a very interesting talk!

Director’s Report: I will start posting!Our Super Pastor, Rev. Ban (Nishinasuno Church).Today, he is working on repairing bicycles at ARI.