Makiko Ito joined the Vestry in 2006. After she encountered the Taizé community in France several years ago, she decided it would be a very good idea to learn French and joined the free French lessons at St Esprit. The Rector encouraged her to help introduce a Taizé-style prayer at the church. Makiko works for a major Japanese television network, producing cultural events such as art exhibitions, television programs and Kabuki, including a major production at Lincoln Center in summer 2007. Makiko sings in the choir of the French Church and Taize, organizes the Taizé prayer on Sunday every three months, and support the prayer every Thursday, and has been very active in leading the Cemetery Committee and keeping the altar area tidy. She was received into the Episcopal Church in 2005. Go back