Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds
There will be a week of reflection In Taizé, 19 - 26 August 2018, reserved for 18-35 year-olds. Everyone in this age-range is invited.
Graz 2018: Sharing the Future
Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 October Taizé-Graz brings together young people from all over Europe under the theme "SHARING THE FUTURE".
Next African stage of the Pilgrimage of Trust
The next African stage of the Pilgrimage of Trust on the Earth will take place at the southern tip of the continent, in Cape Town from 25 to 29 September 2019. 24 years after the Johannesburg meeting and following the meetings in Kenya (2008), Rwanda (2012) and Benin (2016) young people from Southern Africa and beyond are invited to set out to celebrate and witness together their faith.
Inexhaustible Joy
«LAUDAMUS TE»
New CD recorded at Taizé in the Church of Reconciliation in 2017.
European Meeting in Madrid
The next European youth meeting will take place in Madrid from 28 December 2018 to 1 January 2019. It will bring together thousands of young people for a new stage of the pilgrimage of trust on earth begun by Brother Roger at the end of the 1970s. The last two European meetings were held in cities in northern Europe. This year it will be in a southern European city in which we have never before had a European meeting. On the Iberian Peninsula we have already been warmly welcomed on several occasions: in Barcelona, Lisbon and Valencia, and now we have received an invitation to come to (...)
2018 Meeting in Hong Kong
New Publications
The Brothers’ WorkLaudamus te The CD Laudamus te is now available in North AmericaGIA Publications, 2018, 56’00, ref.: GIA CD-1046Recorded at Taizé in the Church of Reconciliation in 2017.1. Laudemus Deum, 2. Jésus, ma joie, 3. Jubelt und freut euch, 4. Sanasi on lamppu, 5. (...)
Letter from Brother Alois to the World Council of Churches
Some Recent NewsOn the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the World Council of Churches, Brother Alois wrote a message to the General Secretary, Rev. Olav Fykse Tveit, in which he recalled the long friendship between Taizé and the Council. Dear Olav, The World Council (...)
[LIVE] Prayer broadcast from Taizé
Some Recent NewsOn Thursday, May 24, broadcast live from Taizé tonight on www.facebook.com/taize from 8pm (French time) onwards. After the prayer, there will be a meeting with brother Alois.
New Decorations in the Church: A Work in Progress
Some Recent NewsOver the past few weeks, the decoration of the area of the Church of Reconciliation around the altar is being redone. The east wall of the church needs some internal thermal insulation, so it was decided to take the opportunity to rethink the design. The (...)
Brother Alois received by Pope Francis
Some Recent NewsThis Monday, March 12, Brother Alois was received in private audience by Pope Francis. As every year, he wanted to go to Rome to inform the Pope of the initiatives taken by the Taizé Community in its ecumenical search and in its welcome of young people. He (...)
February 2018: News of the Migrants Welcomed in Taizé
Some Recent NewsSince 2015, Europe has been in a migratory crisis of unprecedented scope. Faced with this challenge and supported by the generosity of many neighbors, the community continues to open its doors to welcome migrants. Welcome and Referral Centers In (...)
Council of the Community: Prayer by Brother Alois
Some Recent NewsThe brothers held their yearly council-meeting from January 23-28. Sunday evening, the council concluded with an evening prayer that included the gesture of "prostration" by which the brothers recall the day of their life-commitment. Beforehand, Brother (...)
[LIVE] Broadcast from Taizé
Some Recent NewsOn Sunday evening, January 28, the evening prayer will be broadcast live on “Facebook Live” and on the Taizé website, from 6.45pm onwards (Central European Time / Paris Time). It will conclude the yearly council of the community and include the gesture of (...)
Basel 2017: On social media
Some Recent NewsOn social media Daily news, links of importance, photos and testimonies of participants will be published through these social media: Facebook YouTube Twitter Instagram If you put photos or feedback about the meeting online, please use the hashtag #Taize (...)
New CD: «LAUDAMUS TE»
The Brothers’ WorkNew CD recorded at Taizé in the Church of Reconciliation in 2017. This CD shows how the prayer at Taizé is renewed while yet remaining constant throughout the years. Many of the songs presented here are new: written by brothers of Taizé between 2012 and (...)
Commented Bible Passages
Meditations and ReflectionsThese Bible meditations are meant as a way of seeking God in silence and prayer in the midst of our daily life. During the course of a day, take a moment to read the Bible passage with the short commentary and to reflect on the questions which follow. (...)
Widening Our Friendship
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday July 12 | Taizé, Church of ReconciliationThis week in Taizé is very international. This diversity is present at every moment of our life: in common prayer with readings in many languages, for the communication in small sharing-groups or work-teams (...)
Christ calls us to be, together, a sign of his peace among humans
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Saturday, March 31 [3] What brings us together these days? Is it an idea, a doctrine, a system of thought? No, it’s a person, Jesus. And, throughout this week, we have accompanied him during the last moments of his life, until the end. At the end of (...)
Brother Alois 2018: Inexhaustible Joy
Letter for the yearA young woman who was very ill said to me last year, “I love life.” I remain deeply moved by the inner joy that filled her, in spite of the narrow limits imposed by her illness. I was touched not only by her words, but by the beautiful expression on her (...)
Daily Prayers by Brother Alois
Prayers by Brother AloisSaturday, 18 August 2018 Holy Spirit, our soul is filled with a thirst, which is to surrender ourselves in you. And our heart waits in expectation until it finds its rest in you. Friday, 17 August 2018 Christ Jesus, through your Gospel, little by little (...)
The Bible is the story of God’s faithfulness
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday August 31We have a beautiful summer behind us. The day before yesterday evening a few young people from Lebanon came to say goodbye. And I wondered: do they know how valuable their stay of three months with us was? They bring us closer to the (...)
Simplify our lives in order to share
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday August 10 We are in the midst of a beautiful summer and I would like to express my admiration this evening to those who stay for a long time on the hill, the volunteers who are here for a year and those who help out for a few weeks. Through their (...)
The friendship of Christ for each and every one of us
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)August Thursday 17Tonight we have been praying for the victims of the attack in Barcelona. The presence of young people from this region makes us even closer to those who have directly experienced these events. After this meeting, we will sing El Senyor, (...)
Looking towards the light of the transfigured Christ
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)For most of you, the stay here in Taizé only lasts a week. For us brothers, for the sisters, for the young volunteers, this week is in the middle of the summer meetings on the hill; we are half way through this beautiful summer. For us it is a great joy to (...)
Stand firm in hope
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)July Thursday 27It is a joy for us brothers to welcome you all on the hill. From China, Korea or Australia to North and South America, from Finland to South Africa, including the Arab countries, we are together in a beautiful diversity. This communion (...)
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds
Specific information for 2018There will be a week of reflection In Taizé, 19 - 26 August 2018, reserved for 18-35 year-olds. Everyone in this age-range is invited.Because of the special programme for this week, we ask 15-17 year-olds, adults over 35 and families with children to come (...)
Summer 2018: Workshops during the special week for 18-35s
Specific information for 2018From 19 to 26 August, the next Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds will be held in Taizé. As the event approaches, information about the workshops and forums being prepared for this week will be added on this page.Care for the Creation and Justice Ruth (...)
Travel to Taizé: By train and local bus
Travel to TaizéIf you are travelling from Paris, choose Mâcon-Loché TGV as your destination station (this is the nearest station to Taizé).Note: Ticket prices on the fast (TGV) train vary a lot, depending on how far in advance they are bought.The slower trains which run (...)
UK: Travel to Taizé individually
Travel to TaizéThere are a number of different ways to reach Taizé individually or at times when the regular coach services are not running: Probably the simplest and least expensive London to Taizé journey is to travel to Chalon-sur-Saône by coach using OUIBUS. (Usually (...)
Meetings in Taizé: Poster
MultimediaClick the image to download the poster in pdf format.
Taizé: Nearest airports
Travel to TaizéHow to travel between airports and train stations for Taizé.For trains to Taizé see the By train page. Paris CDG – Paris Orly http://www.aeroportsdeparis.fr Extensive information on public transport services to/from between the Paris and the centre of Paris is given on these pages: Charles-de-Gaulle Airport Orly Airport Lyon Saint-Exupéry http://www.lyonaeroports.com/eng By express tram An Express tram service connects the airport to Lyon-Part Dieu railway station. Departures every 15 (...)
Weekend of friendship between young Christians and Muslims
Specific information for 20185 - 8 July, 2018 After the friendship meeting, held over a weekend in May 2017, we are planning another gathering. The dates are Thursday 5 July to Sunday 8 July, 2018, and whereas last year mainly involved young people from France, this time the (...)
UK: Coach travel to Taizé
Travel to TaizéSummer coach service 2018Outward journey to Taizé Saturdays 23 and 30 June; 7, 14, 21 and 28 July:dep. Nuneation (Railway Station) 1400 Sat.dep. London 1645 (Victoria Coach Station) dep. Dover 1900 arr. Taizé 0815 Sun. Note: Other pick-up points can be (...)
UK School & College Weeks: Material for group leaders
UK School & College WeeksHere you can download documents useful for planning trips to Taizé — especially school trips.Material from group leaders Flyer (template) This leaflet can be adapted to the needs of the school or diocese. Initial information letter to parents/guardians (contributed by Chatsmore Catholic High School) A sample form to give to parents/guardians to sign Practical guidance on taking a young school group (Year 10) from the head teacher of a London Church school A “behaviour agreement” with students. (...)
UK School and College Weeks: Multimedia and web resources
UK School & College WeeksFilm & AudioShort films about the Community and the Youth Meetings One Week in July (2015, 23 mins.) UK School and College Weeks in pictures (2012, 3 mins.)School and College Weeks in the words of participants (2012, 9 mins.)Life at Taizé: video (2010, (...)
News from the Small Provisional Communities
Small Provisional CommunitiesSince 2014 the small provisional communities have been an enriching experience, both for the communities that have welcomed them, the parishes, the places of solidarity and for the young people themselves who take part in this spiritual adventure. And so (...)
Meeting in Madrid: Practical information
European Meeting in MadridDates The European Meeting in Madrid will take place from Friday 28 December 2018 to Tuesday 1 January 2019. Coming early as a helper So that everything runs smoothly, we need a good number of volunteer helpers to arrive on 26 December. You can help in (...)
Meeting in Madrid: Provisional Programme
European Meeting in MadridTake part in the Madrid meeting and ... ... pray in song and in silence. ... join with thousands of other young adults to deepen our faith and understanding. ... experience the hospitality of families and share with others in simplicity. ... meet with (...)
Hong-Kong 2018: Meditations by Brother Alois
2018 Meeting in Hong KongWednesday evening August 8 It is a great joy for us brothers to be together with you here in Hong Kong for this new stage of the pilgrimage of trust on earth in Asia. Some of you have traveled a long way to come here, from fifty countries in Asia and (...)
Visiting the Eastern Cape province
Meeting in Cape TownTwo brothers from the Taizé Community, based in Cape Town, visited the Eastern Cape province during the last week of June and the first week of July. "Our first stop was to attend a meeting in East London with people engaged with young people in difficult (...)
August 2018: Two brothers in the Philippines
Asia PacificIn August 2018, the pilgrimage of trust in the Philippines will continue with a series of visits. After the meeting in Hong-Kong, two brothers will be making a series of visits for times of prayer and sharing in different places.Metro Manila Aug 16, (...)
Reflection: “Next year gathering can be a place of healing..." Ntombekhaya
Meeting in Cape TownReflections on trust towards the Pilgrimage of trust 2019, Taizé - Cape Town.Ntombekhaya has spent three month in Taizé (France), from February to May 2018. She shares some of her reflections and expectations around the upcoming meeting in Cape Town: I (...)
Russia: Pilgrimage to a second springtime
EuropeInvited by the Russian Orthodox Church metropolitan diocese of Kemerovo, Brother Alois went with another brother and a group of young people on pilgrimage to this city in faraway Siberia for the Feast of the Ascension from May 16 to 19, 2018. Most of the (...)
Reflection: “All began with a step taken in trust...” - John de Gruchy
Meeting in Cape TownReflections on trust towards the Pilgrimage of trust 2019, Taizé - Cape Town.A pilgrimage is an experiment in building, experiencing and learning to live life in trust. From the moment we leave home, boarding the bus, catching the train or plane, for Cape (...)
International Ecumenical Youth Meeting in Beirut
Middle EastChurches in Lebanon and the Council of Churches in the Middle East are pleased to welcome the international ecumenical youth meeting organized by the Taizé community from Friday, 22 March to Tuesday, 26 March 2019 in Lebanon. 1000 young people aged (...)
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