Process to Become a Member
The membership process requires a person’s will to learn and put Kami’s teachings into practice in pursuit of happiness. We will answer your questions and guide you so that you can grasp the value of learning and complete the procedures. So, the person wishing to become a member should complete the procedures themselves.
Introduction to Shinji Kyōkai
For those who would like to learn more about Shinji Kyōkai, we hold introduction sessions about the church at all church facilities throughout the country. You can watch a video explaining Shinji Kyōkai and receive further explanations from the staff. We are happy to answer any questions you may have, so please feel free to come by (duration of introduction session: approximately 30 minutes).
*If the pre-set schedules are not convenient for you, we are happy to inform you at any time.
9:00-15:30 Kōju no Yakata 1st floor at Shinsōhonbu, or at all locations of
Hikari no Yakata throughout Japan. (excluding on closed days)
Introduction session for Shinji Kyōkai
Scheduled Date and Time
15th & 23rd of every month, and October 29th (Wed) at 12 pm
Second Sunday of every month, July 6th (Sun) at 11 am
Every Sunday at 12 pm During the Shinja Sanpaiji—January Shinnen
Shinja Sanpaiji, May Kōei Shinja Sanpaiji, Sept 23 to
November 15th Kōju Shinja Sanpaiji, and December Aiju Shinja
Sanpaji
Place
Wakō no Yakata 2nd floor at Shinsōhonbu
All Hikari no Yakata locations in Japan
Membership Registration Procedure
●Where to Register
Kōju no Yakata 1st floor information desk at Shinsōhonbu
All Hikari no Yakata locations in Japan
●Register Process
・Please present some form of ID.
・Please fill out the required documents, affix your seal, and pay the 30,000 yen contribution fee and 5,000 yen registration fee.
・Kami teaches us that the age of 15 is the turning point of adulthood. Therefore, Shinji Kyōkai considers those 15 years of age and older to be Shin Kaiin (adult members) and those under 15 to be Tomo Kaiin (child members).
・Please pay annual fees for the following year
(9,600 yen per year; 6,000 yen for Tomo Kaiin (children) within the same year as the
operating expenses of Shinji Kyōkai. From the second year onwards, you will be required to
pay the annual fees for the following year in advance each year. The payment will be automatically deducted
from your financial institution as autopay, so we will also process your account transfer.)
●Registration Requirements for those under 18 Years of Age
For those under 18 years of age, we have established the following rules so that families can grow (emotionally and spiritually) together.
・For children before entering elementary school: One of the parents must be a registered member, and the other parent’s approval is required.
・If the child has entered elementary school but is under 15 years of age: If the child wishes to become a member, one of his or her parents must be a registered member, and both parents' approval is required to complete the registration.
・If the child is over 15 years of age but under 18 years of age: If you wish to become a registered member and have the parents’ approval, you may complete the procedure.