Next European Meeting of Young Adults in Basel
On Friday 30 December in Riga, Brother Alois spoke to the 15 000 young people gathered for the 39th European Meeting, taking place in the Latvian capital at the invitation of the local Churches. He spoke about some of the upcoming stages of the Pilgrimage of Trust on Earth, begun by Brother Roger many years ago.
Moments in the Life of Brother Roger
A film about sixteen “moments” in the life of Brother Roger, founder of the Taizé Community, from his childhood in a Swiss mountain village, via his settling at Taizé near the beginning of the Second World War, to his tragic death during an evening prayer.
The Prior of Taizé in South Sudan and Sudan
Some Recent NewsTaizé has been welcoming refugees from Sudan for the past two years, and the Prior of the community, brother Alois, has just spent a week in Juba and Rumbek, South Sudan, and a week in Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, to better understand the situation of (...)
[LIVE] Broadcast from Taizé
Some Recent NewsOn Thursday evening, August 24, a special programme will be offered on “Facebook Live” and on this page from 7.45 pm to 10.15 pm. It will include a series of testimonies, the evening prayer and the weekly meditation by Brother (...)
Refugees: helping fraternity to grow
Some Recent NewsOn the international day of refugees, the brothers of Taizé and the young people gathered in Taizé have been praying for the migrants who have died in recent days off Libya as they tried to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. A new workshop was (...)
[LIVE] Prayer broadcast from Taizé
Some Recent NewsOn this day of Ascension, broadcast live from Taizé tonight on www.facebook.com/taize from 8.15pm (French time) onwards. After the prayer, there will be a meeting with brother Alois.
Weekend of friendship between young Christians and Muslims: A new kind of meeting
Some Recent NewsFrom Friday, May 5 to Monday, May 8, 2017, a weekend of Islamic-Christian friendship took place in Taizé. At the initiative of Khaled Roumo, a Muslim friend of the community, it was a matter of spending time together in order to share a spiritual (...)
An Easter Broadcast from Taizé
Some Recent NewsEaster Sunday, April 16, 2017, a special program was recorded at Taizé with Brother Alois, young people from different countries and the media team. [1] This broadcast (mainly in English) includes: young people speaking about Holy Week at Taizé (...)
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew to Taizé: The Key Moments in Photos
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew (...)Tuesday April 25, the community received an exceptional visit: His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople spent half a day at Taizé. Here are some photos of the key moments of this visit.Taizé brothers outside the church awaiting (...)
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew to Taizé: Speech during the Common Prayer
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew (...)Eminences,Excellencies,Dear Brother Alois,Dear Brothers of the Community,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends, Christ is risen! For many years now we have felt the desire to come to Taizé, the seat of a spiritual ecumenism, a melting-pot of reconciliation, a (...)
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew to Taizé: Words of Welcome by Brother Alois
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew (...)On Tuesday 25 April 2017, His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited Taizé: an exceptional visit with the brothers, several Orthodox bishops and priests, representatives of the local Churches, and the young people present that week in Taizé. (...)
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew to Taizé: Two video clips of common prayer
Visit of Patriarch Bartholomew (...)Today the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spent a few hours at Taizé. Here are two video clips during the common prayer. Part 1Part 2 [4]
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. (...)
Prayers by Brother Alois for 2017
Prayers by Brother AloisThursday, 19 October 2017 Christ Jesus, risen from among the dead, praise be to you for enabling us to live in the unique communion which is your Body, the Church. There we can encounter you and know the joy of being in fellowship with one another. (...)
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 (...)
Ascension 2017 / Meditation by Brother Alois: Let us set off toward new horizons
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)We are very numerous this weekend on the hill of Taizé. At this same moment, some brothers are in the United States, in St Louis, for a meeting for young Americans. We would like to greet the participants of this weekend meeting, which is being held in a (...)
Meditation by Brother Alois: Witnesses to the Risen Christ
Weekly Meditations by Brother (...)Thursday April 20, 2017These days we tirelessly sing: “Christ is risen”. To understand this central reality of our faith, we lack words. So singing together the resurrection of Jesus helps us to put our trust in a mystery that is beyond us. What is this (...)
Week of reflection for 18-35 year-olds: Allow friendship to grow in order to prepare peace
Specific information for 2017From 20 to 27 August, the third week of reflection for 18-35 year-olds was held in Taizé. It brought together more than 2,000 participants from various European countries and from around the world, with the 200 volunteers from all the continents present on (...)
UK: Coach travel to Taizé
Travel to TaizéSummer coach service 2018 Note: The departure/arrival times given are approximate and will be confirmed when the ferry schedules for summer 2018 are published. Outward journey to Taizé Saturdays 23 and 30 June; 7, 14, 21 and 28 July; 4, 11 and 18* (...)
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 18 September 2017) Flyer (template) This leaflet can be adapted (...)
Special Reflection Week / Workshops
Specific information for 2017From August 20 to 27, there will be a special week In Taizé, reserved for 18-35 year-olds. All in this age-range are invited. The programme of the daily workshops is included in this file: [9]
The Silence of Taizé
Testimonies by young adultsAt Taizé, silence has a central place. Some young adults spend the whole week in silence. At every prayer, all are invited to pray in silence for a long time, in the middle of the service. Some young people feel the need to take a step back from the crowd (...)
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 (...)
Special week for 18-35 year-olds
Specific information for 2017There will be a special week In Taizé, 20 - 27 August 2017, reserved for 18-35 year-olds. All in this age-range are invited.Because of the special programme for this week, we ask 15-17 year-olds, adults over 35 and families with children to come at another (...)
16-23 July 2017, in Taizé: A week looking at the theme of migrations
Specific information for 2017During the week of 16-23 July 2017, alongside the usual youth meetings, there will be a group that looks especially at the theme of migration. It is a programme intended for young people (18-35) who have an interest, or who are already involved in the (...)
UK: University Weeks 2017
UK University WeeksAn opportunity to participate in the international meetings at Taizé, while sharing the experience, including the travel, with students from other universities. University groups come from the UK mainly in June and in the first week of July. In 2017, a (...)
Film: One Week in July
UK School & College WeeksFull version (23 mins.) Shortened version (14 mins) “This film is awesome!” — Maggie Atkinson, outgoing Children’s Commissioner for England In July 2014, eight 16-18 year-olds from four UK schools recorded their week in Taizé. They filmed video diaries, (...)
Hong Kong: Preparatory Prayers for International Meeting 2018
Asia PacificTwo brothers will visit Hong Kong in November, 2017 to start preparing the international meeting from 8th to 12th August 2018. During their stay in Hong Kong between 1st to 15th November, brothers will join their regular prayers with elements from Taizé in (...)
Ireland: News from Ireland
EuropeRock of Cashel, County Tipperary 2017 As part of a visit throughout Ireland this October, one of the brothers of Taizé will be present for prayers and meetings in various towns and cities. Here are several of the prayers which will be open to all: 7:30pm (...)
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 (...)
Egypt 2017: Taizé on Pilgrimage to Egypt with Coptic Christians
Middle East200 young people came together in Egypt at the initiative of Taizé. Half of them came from various cities in the country, and the other half from several countries in the Middle East and Europe. Among the countries represented were Ethiopia, Iraq and (...)
Hong Kong: Prayers and meetings to "uncover the wellspring of trust in God"
Asia PacificEvery year, Young people from Hong Kong are visiting Taizé and also are attending the meetings in Europe and other continents. Back home, they gather to pray. Here are several places where people can join them. 1. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic (...)
News from Britain
2017November visits in the UK 2 volunteers from Taizé will be visiting schools in England between 5 and 18 November. A brother of the community will also be in Britain at the same time. He will join in evening prayers:* Leeds, Mon 13 Nov. 6pm-6:30 in (...)
Meeting in Basel: Practical information
European Meeting in BaselDates The European Meeting in Basel will take place from Thursday 28th December 2017 to Monday 1st January 2018. 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 (...)
Basel: Registration
European Meeting in BaselIn some countries registration for the meeting is handled by local contact points. Please do not use the registration link below if this is the case in your country, but follow the information given on the website in your language. If you live in an (...)
Hamina, City of Peace
EuropeIn August 2017, a weekend with a Taizé brother at Hamina, on the border with Russia, was part of the official celebration of 100 years of Finland’s independence ‘Suomi100’. The invitation to hold the meeting was an initiative of the City of Hamina together (...)
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For technical questions concerning the website, contact webadmin. For other questions, please see on this page whom to contact. This site is made with SPIP, an Open Source content management system. We try to keep all the pages on this site valid XHTML. If you notice mistakes, please tell us. Email links Because Spam has become such a problem, we are very careful about how we make email addresses publicly available. The email addresses shown on the Taizé site do not exist in the source of (...)
Contact
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: (...)
Times of prayers at Taizé
Monday to Saturday 8.15 am Morning prayer 12.20 pm Midday prayer 8.30 pm Evening prayer Friday evening 8.30 pm Evening prayer, followed by prayer around the cross Saturday evening 8.30 pm Evening prayer, with celebration of the light of the resurrection Sunday 10.00 am Eucharist 6.30 pm Silent prayer for peace8.30 pm Evening prayer
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