Taizé is the home of an international ecumenical Christian community in southern Burgundy, France, made up of over a hundred brothers. It was founded by Brother Roger during World War II to work for reconciliation among Christians and through this for the reconciliation and peace of the world.
Regular times of prayer, chants and silence are at the heart of the community’s daily life and thousands of young people travel there every year to take part in this form of prayer and reflection. The profound simplicity and beauty of the worship is now also used in services around the world, inspired by the ideals of justice and reconciliation which it embodies.
We hold a Taizé service in the Lady Chapel here at St Bartholomew’s Church Marsden every other Sunday evening at 4.30pm. All are welcome to come at the end of the busy week, to unscramble and find the time to relax, reflect and rest in God. The simple candlelit service includes Bible readings, prayers, reflections, times of silence, chants, and beautiful music. The chats are recorded so you may join in or just listen. The service lasts about 35 minutes and there are refreshments afterwards for those who wish to stay and chat. Occasionally due to other services held in the church or holidays etc the service may not be held and due to the busy calendar, there are no Taizé services in December. However, The Carols by Candle light service is a beautiful reflective Christmas celebration so please join us there.
