Youth Meetings

Volunteering in Taizé

• What is the meaning of my life? • I no longer have the time to think. • What is God calling me to? If you are thinking about these things, we have a suggestion to make. The brothers of the community, together with the sisters of the other communities who live in Taizé, would be unable on their own to welcome the large numbers who come throughout the year. The presence of a group of volunteers (...)

20 January 2024

Financial contribution

The meetings receive no external subsidy, but depend on participants’ contributions and on contributions made to a solidarity fund by those who are able to do so. What you give for your stay covers meals, accommodation and other expenses of the meetings. The suggested level of contribution takes into account participants’ country of origin. Within the range given, each person chooses what contribution to make. If you need a receipt, please ask for one when you are welcomed on the day you (...)

1 September 2023

A week in silence

During their stay in Taizé young people may choose to spend the week in silence. Taking time to listen ––through prayer, Bible reading and personal reflection–– can refresh us and help us to discover more deeply God’s presence in our lives.Young adults spending the week in silence take part in the common prayers together with everyone else. Accommodation and meals are in an area set aside for (...)

1 July 2017

FAQ

Here are some of the questions we often get asked concerning the meetings in Taizé. The answers we give may be helpful for you in planning your stay. Don’t forget to read well the information pages in this section which give more details. And don’t hesitate to contact the Meetings Team by email with any other questions.Can we come spontaneously to Taizé or must we register beforehand? We are always happy to welcome young people aged between 18 and 35, who are ready to take part in the weekly (...)

1 October 2012

Accommodation

If you are under 36 Please try to bring a tent if you’re coming over Easter, Ascension, Pentecost, during summer or at All Saints (see the page Dates 2025).If you cannot bring a tent, you can stay in our dormitories or tents (men and women separate) and you will be allocated accommodation when you arrive. In winter, heated dormitory accommodation is available for all. Living conditions are simple. Bring a sleeping-bag, towel, camping mat and blankets. 36 years and over Please read the page (...)

1 October 2012

Programme

From its beginning the community has been inspired by two aims: to live in communion with God through prayer and to be a leaven of peace and trust in the midst of the human family. A stay at Taizé is an opportunity to seek communion with God in prayer, singing, silence and reflection. It can be possible to rediscover an inner peace, a meaning to life and a new impetus. Experiencing a simple life shared with others reminds us that daily life is the place where Christ is waiting for us. (...)

1 October 2012