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Tokyo Lutheran Church began worship
at Koishikawa, Tokyo in 1912, and moved to the current location in 1923. Since then, the church has been serving the Okubo area for over 70 years. During this period, Tokyo Lutheran experienced painful events in history, such as the Great Kanto Earthquake (1923) and World War II. The church built after the earthquake was familiar among the community and long known as the church with the ivy-covered walls. In 1996, however, Tokyo Lutheran was rebuilt due to the fragile condition of the old structure, and to commemorate the Lutheran church's 100 years of@evangelism in Japan. Although the surrounding environment has changed, we want to continue serving and working with the people of this community. |
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There are four stained-glass windows
behind the altar of the Tokyo church built in commemoration of the Lutheran church
mission. With the cross set in the center, each window represents a theme, as shown in the picture from left: "Healing", "Resurrection", "Mission", and "Blessing". These windows carry a message of conviction and prayer that this church was commissioned to spread the gospel in a symbolically worldly place called Shinjuku, and that even such a place can be healed by the resurrected Christ and live with renewed blessings. To the lower left of the altar, there is a stained-glass window with the image of Elijah, who had once lost all hope, but had regained the courage to live after receiving bread and water from an angel. This picture reminds us of the richness of God's mercy every time holy communion is received. The artist is the famous German master craftsman, E. Klonk. Meister Klonk did a splendid job of expressing both faithfully and artistically the theme submitted by the building committee. The primary color of the artwork is blue, which does not stand out too much, but in fact gives emphasis to the cross while also giving comfort to the congregation. Located in the stairwell is another stained-glass window with the crest of Luther. These works of art were unexpected gifts to celebrate the centennial anniversary from Braunschweig Church for whom we would like to express our deepest gratitude. - from the August edition of "THE LUTHER". |
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We worship, pray and act every week
to serve the people of Japan and the world with love. The doors of the church are always open so that anyone may enter freely. |
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