Trinity Taizé Service with Holy Eucharist
Held every 3rd Wednesday of the month
at 6:00 pm
in the Morrow Chapel
What is Taizé?
At Trinity's Taizé Service in the Morrow Chapel, the worship space is beautifully arranged in a circular fashion with candles and icons as a focal point which is meant to be conducive to prayer, reflection and community. The lessons are read in several languages, contemplative songs are sung, and the Sacrament of Holy Communion is served. Come and experience the wonder and beauty of worship in the Taizé tradition.
Background of Taizé: In 1940, Brother Roger Louis Schutz-Marsauche’s work began in Taizé, France and continues in this ecumenical community of approximately one hundred brothers who, similar to their predecessors in Cluny, have taken vows of poverty and chastity. These brothers come from all over the globe and represent a wide spectrum of denominational beliefs. The community includes Reformed, Anglican, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic Christians. The overarching theme of Taizé is reconciliation through prayer.
The usual service in Taizé, France, is based upon the historic Service of the Word with some variations. Singing, silence, scripture (usually read in several languages) and prayer permeate morning, noon, and evening prayers. Daily worship at Taizé includes neither communion, except for Morning Prayer, nor a sermon. It draws from more contemplative roots, where silence and reflection are central to worship, and mantra-like music allows the participants to quiet their hearts and center their thoughts on God. Now the Taizé Community has become a place of pilgrimage for young people from around the world.