Episcopal Asiamerica Ministries

Metropolitan Japanese Ministry (MJM)

c/o St. James the Less Episcopal Church
10 Church Ln, Scarsdale, NY 10583 (office)
mjmny.org | Facebook: MJM (Metropolitan Japanese Ministry)
Email: mjmny.info@gmail.com  | 914-723-6118

MJM, in cooperation with the Nippon Sei Ko Kai (Japanese Anglican Church), welcomes people to participate in its many special programs for Japanese and Americans.  MJM activities are organized throughout the New York Metropolitan area and offer an oasis of support, the enjoyment of ecumenical and interfaith friendships, and wide ranging opportunities to understand Christian faith and American life.  The participation of both Japanese and Americans make MJM a unique ministry. Many MJM  members are members of their local parish in addition to being a member of MJM.

• Every 2nd Sunday of the month except August  at 2:00 p.m. – Bilingual Holy Eucharist in Japanese and English at St. James the Less (in person and on zoom)
• Every Fourth Saturday of the month at 5 p.m. – Japanese bible study on zoom
• Every Fourth Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. – Japanese Gathering in the St. Martin’s Chapel at Cathedral of St. John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025. Followed by fellowship at the Cathedral House.
• Every Thursday at 5 p.m. (EST) – Oyatsu Time (mid day snack time) gathering in English (on zoom)
• Annual retreat/camp – Fall or Spring (i.e. at Incarnation Camp and Conference Center, and Holy Cross Monastery)
• Kiryusha (Sourjorner), a bilingual Publication   https://www.mjmny.org/newsletter.htm

MJM is part of the Japanese Convocation of Episcopal Asiamerica Ministry (EAM) of the national church and holds a national meeting every year. This coming year, the meeting with the theme: Searching for Peace, Justice, and the History of Hidden Christians, will take place in Japan as part of the pilgrimage to Nagasaki, Goto Islands and Hiroshima in mid October, 2025.  The meeting was held in New York (2023) and in Hawaii (2024).

Annual Events

AAPI Heritage and Ministry Celebration

10:30 am, 2nd Saturday in May, Cathedral St John the Divine

Every year, this celebration grows in attendance and talent.  Please join us in our celebration of the richness of the Diocese of New York.

• 2023 The Rev. Nelson Mendoza, Priest in Charge, at Episcopal Church of Our Savior
• 2024 The Rev. Fran Toy, First Ordained Female Chinese Priest in the US, Celebrant
  • The Rt. Rev. Diana Akiyama, Bishop of Western Oregon, Preacher
  • The Rev. Christina Reese, Director, Li Tim Oi Foundation (UK), Special Guest
  • Click here to watch The Service in Honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Ordination of Li Tim-Oi on May 10, 2024
• 2025 The Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Bishop of New York, Celebrant
  • The Rev. Allen K. Shin, DNY Bishop Suffragan, Preacher
  • The Rev. Jo Ann Lagman, Asiamerica Missioner, TEC, Special Guest
  • Click here to watch the Celebration of AAPI Month on 10 May, 2025
• 2026 the 80th Anniversary of the closing of the last Japanese Internment Camp in the US: Tule Lake camp, March 1946.
  • The Rev. Canon John Kitagawa, Preacher

National AAPI Retreat

The Diocese of New York has been a strong supporter and leader in the National AAPI Clergy and Lay Retreat since its inception. “This retreat offers a sacred space for those of Asian and Pacific Island descent who serve as lay and ordained Episcopal leaders. Join for an opportunity to share stories and fellowship.”

• 2019 Diocese of Los Angeles
• 2020 Diocese of Los Angeles
• 2021 Zoom
• 2023 Austin, TX, Diocese of Texas
• 2024 Portland, OR, Diocese of Western Oregon
• 2025 Kansas City, MO, Diocese of West Missouri
• Save the date:  April 1-4, 2026  Seattle, WA, Diocese of Olympia