Guest Speaker: Rev. Mariko Nishiyama

Rev. Mariko Nishiyama was was born in Fukuoka, Japan to a temple family. After she completed college and obtained her ordination, she came to Hawaii and was appointed kaikyoshi. Her first assignment was at Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin followed by Lahaina Hongwanji. She then returned to the Big Island to serve as resident minister for the "Four Temples Council" (Papaikou, Honomu, Honohina and Papaaloa Hongwanjis). Rev. Nishiyama currently serves as the resident minister at Pearl City Hongwanji.

M.C.: Roy Inouye