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Kellia – the boardgame
Kellia – the boardgameAbba Sisoës said to a brother:–How are you?–I’m wasting my days.–Even if I end up wasting a day, I give thanks. In the fourth century after Christ, in a remote area of Egypt, a handful of men and women in search of the absolute move to the desert, in small (...)
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The Brothers’ Workfr. Roger Si tout commençait dans la confiance – 1984-1990 Collected writings of Brother Roger in French, ninth volumeLes Presses de Taizé, 2021, 288 pages, ISBN: 9782850404375 Les années 1980 sont pour le fondateur de la communauté de Taizé une période (...)
Message of Brother Alois for the Opening of the Synodal Journey in Rome
Some Recent NewsBrother Alois was invited to speak on Saturday 9 October 2021 in Rome at the opening of the Catholic Church’s two-year synodal journey on the theme of synodality. Here is the text of the speech he gave on this occasion. Thank you, most Holy Father, for (...)
For the 90th birthday of Archbishop Desmond Tutu | Message from Brother Alois
Some Recent NewsDear Archbishop Tutu, with great happiness, your 90th birthday offers me an opportunity to express my gratitude to God for your life and ministry. The Spirit of the Risen Christ has made you a source of wisdom and courage for South Africa and the world (...)
Press release | As summer ends, the pilgrimage of trust is continuing
Some Recent NewsMonday 20 September 2021Since June, a total of more than 7,000 visitors have come week after week to Taizé. Although, for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, there were a few cases of Covid in the community during August, the protocol put (...)
The Taizé community receives a “fraternal visit”
Some Recent NewsAt the end of August, something special and quite new is under way in the Community of brothers: a “fraternal visit”. Brother Alois explains. Recently, we have been trying to think about the question “What does God expect of our community in this time of (...)
The brothers in Bangladesh
The brothers in BangladeshTaizé brothers have lived in Bangladesh since 1974. After some years in Chittagong, they moved to the capital, Dhaka. Since 1987, their home has been in Mymensingh and in 2021 they will move to Thanarbaid, a small village in the Modhupur National (...)
Greece | An initiative for French-speaking migrants on Lesbos
Portraits of some projects (...)At the request of the leaders of the Catholic parish of the Assumption of Mary on the island of Lesbos, 50 Bibles and 80 copies of the New Testament were sent. One of the leaders writes: "The Bibles arrived 10 days ago and we were able to give them to those who had asked for them. Some were given to people living in the refugee camp, others to vulnerable people who were housed in the village of Thermi. (...) I understand that there may be some concerns about proselytizing, so please be (...)
Press release | Summer has begun in Taizé
Some Recent News[Wednesday 14 July 2021/]After such a difficult year due to the pandemic, the international youth meetings have resumed in Taizé (France, Saône-et-Loire). In conjunction with the authorities, a health protocol has been put in place to ensure that the (...)
Frère Alois : "Welcome - we are looking forward to seeing you!"
Some Recent NewsAs summer begins, we brothers are very happy to be able to warmly greet those of you who are preparing to come to Taizé over the next few weeks. Together with the sisters present in Taizé and Ameugny, and the young volunteers who have lived the last few (...)
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. (...)
Meditation by Brother Alois: “From which source can we draw life?”
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday 26 August 2021As the summer nears its end, it is a particular joy for us brothers to welcome you to Taizé this week, which is the biggest of the summer. With the sisters and the volunteers who live with us, we were very sad in the spring to have (...)
Prayer live from Taizé
PrayerEvery Saturday Every Saturday, evening prayer will be livestreamed directly from Taizé at 8.30pm (CEST | UTC+2) on the Taizé social media networks. The link will be published here afterwards. Order of prayer — 04/12/2021 Song Ostende nobis (29) Psalm 19 A (...)
Podcasts from Taizé
PodcastsThrough podcasts, we aim first of all to make it easier to download recordings of the prayers so that you can listen to them when you want. Secondly, Bible meditations and reflections, group discussions on a biblical text, and interviews with people from (...)
Ascension 2021 | Christ Is Our Unity
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)From May 13-16, in Frankfurt, Germany, the third ecumenical "Kirchentag" took place. During the ecumenical worship celebration on television, Brother Alois gave the following sermon.Thursday 13 May 2021 Today we are celebrating the Ascension. God took (...)
Easter 2021 | The Source of a New Hope
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Sunday 4 April 2021 | Taizé, Church of Reconciliation Welcome to all of you present in Taizé on this Easter day. It is good that we can be together, united in prayer, at a time when a new period of travel restrictions in France is beginning as a result of (...)
Preparing a time of prayer
How to prepare a prayer serviceHow can we keep on praying together? People often ask this question after a stay in Taizé, or else after taking part in one of the meetings outside of Taizé. Here, then, are some of the more important elements that go to preparing a prayer that is (...)
Brother Alois 2021: Hoping in Season and out of Season
Letter for the yearA message for 2021Booklet as PDF A message for 2021 Humanity is able to move forward because of the multitudes of women and men who give themselves without counting the cost, even in times of upheaval and uncertainty. Over these last few months, many (...)
Let us set out towards one another
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)It is a great joy for us brothers to see you gathered here in our Church of Reconciliation. You know, because of the pandemic, we had to close the welcome in Taizé in mid-March and we were very sad about that. We cannot imagine our community life without (...)
Daily Prayers by Brother Alois
Prayers by Brother AloisWednesday, 8 December 2021 Holy Spirit, in the steps of Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, we understand that the realities of God belong to the humble who live from trust in you. And with her, we can say: My heart rejoices in God. Tuesday, 7 December (...)
Meetings in Taizé 2022: Dates
Specific information for 2022Please carefully check the dates of the meeting in which you wish to participate and take them into consideration before registering.Youth meetings art26891], is reserved specially for 18-35 year-olds. Otherwise, come any week of the year between 2 (...)
Workshops Summer 2021
Meetings newsEach Saturday of the summer a workshop will be broadcast online from Taizé. Below you can find the programme for these workshops, which will be updated week by week. Workshops will be broadcast online via the Taizé YouTube page and here as well. Time: every (...)
Reflection week for 18-35 year-olds
Specific information for 2021The next week of reflection for 18-35 year olds is scheduled to take place in the week of August 21-28, 2022.This week of reflection is open to 18-35 year olds, students, young professionals, volunteers or those looking for a job. Due to this specific (...)
Covid-19 | Vaccination and testing
Specific information for 2021As of 18 July, to participate in the meetings in Taizé, you will need to present the "health pass" which corresponds to the European Union’s digital COVID Certificate. This pass is based on either your proof of vaccination, a negative test less than 72 (...)
Gathering of friendship for young Christians and Muslims
Specific information for 2021Due to the health situation, this weekend of friendship will probably have a different format this year, with fewer participants - but we are delighted to be able to invite you.Taizé, July 15-18, 2021 The gathering of young Christians and Muslims will (...)
Bringing a group of young people
Groups, adults and familiesThe youth meetings in Taizé take place around the community of brothers who live there. Everyone should be ready to enter fully into the rhythm of community life for the whole week – gathering with the brothers for prayer three times a day, joining with people from other countries for meetings, meals, small group discussions and practical tasks (serving meals, washing up, etc.), simple living conditions, respecting the silence around the church and elsewhere on the site, especially at (...)
Meetings for adults over 30
Groups, adults and familiesAt Taizé, as well as welcoming young people aged between 15 and 29, we gladly welcome adults over the age of 30. However, due to the large number of young people and the very simple conditions of welcome offered, we ask adults to understand that there are certain limitations and not to make more than one visit per year.Adults may come individually or as a couple. We cannot welcome groups of adults. They may stay either for one week (from Sunday to Sunday), or for a few days - either at the (...)
Meetings for families
Groups, adults and familiesAt Taizé, in addition to the youth and adult meetings there are also, at certain times of year, meetings for parents with their children (up to 14 years). These run for a week, from Sunday to Sunday. Please note that we can only welcome families made up of one or both parents with their own children.This year, the total number of families each week will be limited to 85. There are quotas by country to ensure that families from all countries are able to come. We ask families to come only once (...)
Covid-19 | Health measures
Youth MeetingsIn order to guarantee maximum protection for all, everyone who comes to Taizé needs to follow, and help others to follow the "barrier measures". These gestures are acts of care for others, especially the most vulnerable.In particular, everyone is asked to (...)
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 (...)
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land: News from the pilgrimage preparation
Pilgrimage to the Holy LandA Taizé brother preparing the meeting the Holy Land which will take place from 8 - 15 May 2022 writes: For three weeks now I have been journeying on the paths of the Bible. Yesterday, we prayed in the chapel of Bethlehem University. Thanks to work done in (...)
A European Meeting in two successive stages: online at the end of 2021 and together in Turin in July 2022
European Meeting in TurinWith the new restrictions link to the evolution of the pandemic, it will unfortunately not be possible for the European Meeting to take place in Turin in the way we had hoped. We are very sorry not to be able to welcome at the end of the year everyone who (...)
Praying during COP26 in Glasgow
November 2021: COP26 in GlasgowInvited by Glasgow Churches COP26 Coordinating Committee to prepare and lead times of prayer for young people in Glasgow during the COP26 gathering, two Taizé brothers were in the city from 7 – 12 November, 2021. Here they share something of their (...)
Journeying towards COP26 in Glasgow: Prayer Vigil for the Care of Creation: November
November 2021: COP26 in GlasgowChristians around the world came together from September 1st to October 4th for prayer vigils, reflection and concrete actions around care for creation. After our suggestions for September and October and as the COP26 begins in Glasgow, below you will (...)
UK: Prayers
There are many regular prayers in the UK which started by contact with Taizé. The ones on this list are only a selection: those prayers with which the community remains more closely in touch through personal contact. Regular prayersAberdeen Every (...)
European Meeting in Turin | Film clip
European Meeting in TurinThe next European Meeting of Young Adults will take place in Turin from Tuesday 28 December 2021 to Saturday 1 January 2022. Short presentation film of the European Meeting
Two years ago: an international ecumenical meeting in Beirut
International meeting in BeirutIn March 2019, 1600 young people from the Middle East and Europe gathered in Beirut for a new stage of the Pilgrimage of Trust led by the Taizé Community.This meeting, prepared with the Churches of Lebanon and the Middle East Council of Churches, also had (...)
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land : Messages from Church Leaders
Pilgrimage to the Holy LandMessage from His Beatitude, Theophilos III, Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem His Beatitude Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III extends his blessing to all the young adults planning to come to the Holy Land on a pilgrimage organized by the Taizé Community (...)
Pilgrimage to the Holy Land : Practical Information
Pilgrimage to the Holy LandThe pilgrimage to the Holy Land, which had to be postponed due to the pandemic, will take place from 8 to 15 May, 2022. This new step of the Pilgrimage of Trust will be prepared by the Taizé Community in collaboration with the Tantur Ecumenical Institute (...)
European Meeting in Taizé and online: Meditations and Bible reflections
European Meeting in TaizéThursday 30 December | Bible introduction of Brother John on Psalm 96 All of us ask ourselves, at one time or another, what is the use of praying? Jesus tells us that God knows what we need, even before we ask. And yet at the same time, he says to us, “Ask (...)
Prayer times at Taizé
Monday to Saturday 8.15 am Morning prayer 12.30 pm Midday prayer 8.30pm Evening prayer Friday evening 8.30pm Evening prayer followed by prayer around the cross. Saturday evening 8.30pm Evening prayer with celebration of the light of the Resurrection (...)
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We send out brief news by email approximately once a month: what is happening in Taizé; information about meetings and activities in many countries; commentaries on bible passages and questions of faith; new publications, music and recordings, etc. (...)
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By email: meetings taize.fr (meetings team; but for enquiries about coming to Taizé preferably use the registration form) community taize.fr (to contact one of the brothers) editions taize.fr Les Presses de Taizé (only for publishing matters.) media taize.fr For journalists seeking further information on Taizé and the international youth meetings. webadmin taize.fr (only for technical questions concerning the website) The Taizé web site: http://www.taize.fr By telephone: The welcome team: (...)
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