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.
At the end of 2018 in Madrid
Inexhaustible Joy
«LAUDAMUS TE»
New CD recorded at Taizé in the Church of Reconciliation in 2017.
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. All in this age-range - students, volunteers, job-seekers, those who are working - are invited.
2018 Meeting in Hong Kong
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 (...)
Books, CDs, DVDs
The Brothers’ WorkBooks, recordings and films published by Les Presses de Taizé or other publishers are available throughout the world. To see what is available in your region, please make a selection in both drop-down menus, then press (...)
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. (...)
Christ calls us to be, together, a sign of his peace among humans
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Saturday, March 31 [2] 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 AloisThursday, 14 June 2018 Living God, praise be to you for gathering us in your name. You are there, very close to us. Open our hearts so that we can make real by our lives a generous solidarity with those you entrust to us. Wednesday, 13 June 2018 God of (...)
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 (...)
Find a source of hope
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Last week and this week mark in Taizé the beginning of a beautiful summer. Many young people come to pray, to search for a source for their lives. We, the brothers, with the sisters and volunteers who spend time on the hill, are happy to welcome you. You (...)
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.Christian Community Living A (...)
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 (...)
Weekend of friendship between young Christians and Muslims: Workshop themes
Specific information for 20185-8 July 2018, a second Weekend of friendship between young Christians and Muslims will be held in Taizé. On this page the list of workshops for the weekend will be added to and updated as the weekend approaches. See also the Facebook event.• Inner life (...)
Meetings in Taizé: Poster
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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
5 - 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 2018 Change from previous years: The departure from Birmingham has been replaced by one from Nuneaton. (There is no supplement for travelling from Nuneaton instead of from London.) Outward journey to Taizé Saturdays 23 and 30 June; 7, (...)
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. All in this age-range - students, volunteers, job-seekers, those who are working - are invited.Because of the special programme for this week, we ask 15-17 (...)
UK: School & College Weeks 2018
UK School & College WeeksSchool and 6th-form college groups with students in Years 10-13 are especially invited in June and July, at Easter or during half-terms. Information for teachers and group organisers (updated 27 November 2017) Flyer (template) This leaflet can be adapted (...)
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. (...)
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 Lebanon
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 (...)
Reflection: “Giving birth to a new people is a difficult struggle” - Jaco Botha
Meeting in Cape Town"I am ordained in the Dutch Reformed Church. It is the Church that is at the origin of apartheid, the Church of the old rulers of this country. They are the ones who thought about and developed the ideology of racial division. Our story is a story of (...)
Archbishop Tutu and Taizé
Meeting in Cape TownOn the 3rd of August 2017, two brothers met with Archishop Desmond Tutu in Volmoed, an ecumenical retreat Centre in the Western Cape. He remembered his first visit to Taizé. “I visited Taizé in 1979, when I was Secretary General of the South African Council (...)
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 (...)
India 2018: Visits and prayers
Asia PacificThe Pilgrimage of Trust continues in India with Regular prayers in many places. During month of May, a brother will travel to several cities especially in the North East region to meet young people and organize workshops and prayers.Prayer in Kolkata18th (...)
Lviv 2018: Meditations by Brother Alois
Lviv 2018Friday evening, April 27 This evening, great is our joy to meet with you here in Lviv for this new step in the pilgrimage of trust on Earth. For a very long time, a deep friendship has united us with so many Ukrainian Christians, so many of whom come and (...)
Times of prayers: Ascension and Pentecost at Taizé
Ascension On Ascension Day, Thursday 10 May, the Eucharist will be celebrated at 8:15 am. Pentecost Sunday 20 May10:00am Eucharist6:30pm Prayer in silence for peace8:30pm Evening prayer Monday 21 May8:15am Morning prayer12:20pm Midday prayer8:30pm Evening (...)
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Times of prayers at Taizé
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