A service of worship in the Taizé tradition will be held on the third Sunday of each month at 5:00pm through May, 2012 in the chapel of RUMC. The service will last about 45 minutes.
Taizé worship began in France in the WWII era when a Reformed minister, Brother Roger, formed a community of persons desiring to live a life of reflection and service. That community of “Brothers” still exists in the village of Taizé and provides a form of worship that is anchored in simplicity and quietness.
Taizé worship consists of prayer, singing, silence, and reading of Scripture. The music is gentle, simple, brief , and written for the style of this service. The songs are sung many times through till one sings them automatically without effort. This repetition leads them to become a prayer that “says us” rather than our saying a prayer.
In between each reading or song there is a period of silence for personal and unhurried reflection. This adds to the meaning of the readings or music, as well as having its own richness in opening us more freely to God’s presence. It also brings a wondrous sense of serenity.
There is no sermon, formal liturgy, or offering. The atmosphere is peace-giving. The style and content transcend our doctrinal and moral positions. We invite you to come for worship whose only goal is to allow ourselves in simplicity to be open to the peace and leading of God.
We look forward to your joining us.
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