November Taize: Celebrate Those Upon Whose Shoulders We Stand

During November, we celebrate those who have gone before us, our ancestors upon whose shoulders we stand. We celebrate the Feast of All Saints, All Souls Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day

We remember their positive influence on our lives, not only in the past, but in the present, because we believe in the Communion of Saints. Those who have died continue to be part of our lives. They can pray with us. We can pray with them.

During this past year there have been so many people killed because of war. Their lives were cut short and many people carry the pain of their absence. We especially hold them in prayer this evening.

Download a copy of the program for our lastest service here: Nov. 7, 2024 Taizé Worship Aid.

Taizé is an ecumenical, meditative prayer experience using music, chants and scripture. We gather on the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Each month we explore a different theme.

• The Thursday of each month, 7-8 p.m. central time
• In-person and livestream options available.
• A recording will be available after the service. 

 Registration is appreciated. Register to get details about the live stream.

What is Taizé?

Taizé prayer is practiced throughout the world. It is a meditative candle-lit form of community prayer that includes simple chants sung repeatedly, silence and prayers of praise and intercession. In prayer, we enter the silence, stilling the mind, opening the heart, surrendering to the action of the Spirit ever molding us into the image of Christ. The candles used in the service symbolize the presence of the risen Christ, who conquered darkness and sin and offers new life to all humankind.

Taizé Prayer comes from an ecumenical, monastic community in France and has spread to numerous spots around the world.

From the depths of the human condition, a secret aspiration rises up. Today many are thirsting for the essential reality: an inner life, signs of the Invisible. Nothing is more conducive to communion with the living God than meditative common prayer. When the mystery of God becomes tangible through the simple beauty of symbols, when it is not smothered by too many words, then a common prayer awakens us to heaven’s joy on earth.

All the videos of our Taize prayer services are available here.

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