☞ LISTEN: Benefit for Japan at Riverside Church

Sunday, March 27th, 4:00 PM, Riverside Church, 490 Riverside Drive (between 120th & 122nd Street). The Riverside Church will host an Interfaith Time of Reflection for Japan event that will feature prayer and reflection by interfaith leaders, Japanese survivors and speakers from the area damaged by the earthquake and tsunami as well as performances by Japanese musicians.

Among the participants are Kenjiro Sasaki from Sendai and Yoji Shikama from Fukushima. The musicians include pianist, Taka Kigawa, and koto player, Masayo Ishigure. An interfaith service led by Rev Nakagaki will include leaders from the Buddhist, Shinto, Christian, Muslim and Jewish faiths.

“This will be a chance for the Japanese community here in New York, and all New Yorkers, to come together for healing and comfort," said Reverend Nakagaki. "I hope the event can provide us with the spiritual encouragement and strength to overcome this time of suffering together."

This event is free and open to members of all faiths or background. www.theRiversideChurchNY.org