Every year thousands of young people from all over the world travel to Taizé and stay for a week, entering into the rhythm of community life—gathering together for Taizé’s unique worship and joining with people of other countries for meetings, Bible study, discussions, prayer, meals, workshops, practical tasks and relaxation.
Taize is a place where you can belong before you believe, where belief is not prescribed but there is space and openness to explore your own faith journey.

Why come to Taizé?

Thousands of young people come from around the world come to Taize – there is something that draws them. The simple beauty of the prayers with silence and singing. The fun of meeting people from around the world and living and working together. The chance to share in open ended discussions about the bible, prayer, making the world a better place! Taize is a place that touches people, that changes people, there is an openness that enables people to belong whatever their background.

Practical stuff!
Getting there & cost
You will be travelling by Eurostar and TGV trains leaving early on Sunday morning and returning the following Sunday. The URC will be offering a significant subsidy which is yet to be confirmed butthe hope is that young people will have to pay no more than £250 maximum if booked by end of April BUT there are also other grants available to help with the cost. Check out the Taize website for more information: www.taize.fr

For more information contact: Rev. Ruth Maxey: mkcommunityministry@gmail.com or

Tom Hackett: cydo@urcsouthern.org.uk