Taizé
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Taizé
~ Fresno
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Taizé Prayer
Taizé (Tay-ZAY) prayer is a style of Christian worship that combines song, scripture, silence and intercessory prayer. It often takes place in a candlelit setting around a cross. The style is based on the communal prayer of an ecumenical community of brothers in Taizé, France, whose lives are dedicated to living out the Gospel message of peace and reconciliation. The meaning and practices of Taizé have spread throughout the world. In Fresno, there are three locations that hold monthly Taizé prayer services. You are cordially invited to attend any or all of them. (see schedule below).
Click Here to Visit the Community of Taizé Website Taizé Community
Taizé is a tiny village hidden away in the southeast corner of France. In 1940 Brother Roger Schutz, the son of a Calvinist minister, came to Taizé to live out his dream of establishing a community dedicated to Christ and the Gospel.
It was wartime. For two years, Brother Roger lived alone. His house became a place of welcome for refugees, especially Jews, fleeing from the Nazi occupation. By 1949 seven brothers from different Christian denominations had joined him. They made a life commitment to live together in joy, simplicity and mercy as a parable of community and as a sign of reconciliation, centering their lives around daily communal prayer.
Today the Taizé community of more than 80 brothers is not only ecumenical but also international with its members coming from countries throughout the world. They conduct three prayer services daily and lead bible discussion groups and retreats.
Gradually young adults began coming to Taizé in ever-increasing numbers, resulting in the brothers starting annual, week-long “Councils of Youth” held in different European countries and, now in other countries around the world.
The spirit of Taizé prayer is to maintain the integrity and focus of its late founder and his followers in the quest to achieve world peace and reconciliation by creating a place of spiritual communion for all people. |
Taizé Services in Fresno, September through June
All services are scheduled for 7:30~8:30 pm
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Second Wednesday of each month 1572 East Barstow Avenue, Fresno
Third Tuesday of each month Wesley United Methodist Church 1343 East Barstow Avenue, Fresno
Fourth Monday of each month 5770 North Maroa Avenue, Fresno
Annual Taizé Prayer Weekend A very special event of prayer and workshops January 30-31, 2009 Location to be announced
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