Taize - UK chapter

31/05/2026

During his first visit to Hong Kong Brother Matthew, the prior of the Taizé Community, shared a message of continuity, listening and spiritual depth for the young people of today.

During his first visit to Hong Kong Brother Matthew, the prior of the Taizé Community, shared a message of continuity, listening and spiritual depth for the young people of today. The connection betwe

29/05/2026

Brother Emile went to Palestine, Israel and Jordan in February earlier this year, and recounts his experiences of visiting and being in solidarity with many connections and friends of the Taizé Community.

"Let us pray for all those who work for peace in this part of the world, which is undergoing a difficult trial these days."

The threat of war with Iran was already looming when I flew to Tel Aviv on January 31. Was I going to be able to return? I couldn't count on it too much. My first night at the Tantur Ecumenical Instit

28/05/2026

The Lay Community of St Benedict are offering a trip via train to Taizé this summer, from 2nd-9th August!

Join the Young Adults of the Lay Community of St Benedict for a pilgrimage to Taizé from 2–9 August 2026 ✨

A week of prayer, silence, community, worship, and reflection with thousands of young adults from around the world. We’ll be travelling together by train from London.

Taizé is a unique place to step away from the noise of everyday life and encounter God through simplicity, friendship, and meditative prayer.

Open to young adults aged 18–35.
We’re currently confirming accommodation numbers, so please register your interest soon.

Register your interest here: https://forms.gle/wHJqUN1gxo24pTkSA

27/05/2026

The Light Was Not Extinguished During the Night of the War - Brother Benoit from Taizé was interviewed about his experiences visiting young Christians in Ukraine.

‘We have no message to convey to you, except that of our spiritual solidarity through prayer and our presence. It is they, and all the people we met, who have been a message to us!’”

Read more:

Account of the journey to Ukraine by Brothers Benoit and Andreas, from a conversation with Maria Chiara Biagioni of the SIR press agency.

26/05/2026

Bradford Cathedral is hosting a Taizé prayer in June, in preparation for their annual pilgrimage to the community.

“Join us on a pilgrimage which takes the intrepid traveller on a journey of faith from the heart of Yorkshire to the very heart of God. The journey may be long, but the experience lasts a lifetime.” - Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield

Find out more information:
https://leeds.anglican.org/who-we-are/news/bradford-cathedral-to-host-taiz-style-worship.php?

People will have the chance to experience Taizé-style worship at an upcoming service at Bradford Cathedral, before a summer pilgrimage from our diocese.

14/05/2026

The United Reformed Church is leading a youth pilgrimage to Taizé!

- Sun 9th August to Sun 16th August
- For URC Youth Members Aged 18-25
- Possibility for subsidised tickets
- For more info email Tom Hackett: [email protected]

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.

Churches Together in England Taizé

08/05/2026

Ecumenical trip to Taizé with the Anglican & Catholic Dioceses of Leeds - booking closing soon!

We are delighted to be joining our brothers and sisters in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds on pilgrimage to Taizé. Over 18s welcome to join us. Scan the QR code to find out more or email [email protected]

08/05/2026

Taizé feature film looking for actors!

05/05/2026

Brother Matthew, prior of the Taizé community, reveals Pope Leo XIV's concerns for youth and Christian unity after a series of five private audiences - from Aleteia English:

Brother Matthew, prior of the Taizé community, reveals Pope Leo XIV's concerns for youth and Christian unity after a series of five private audiences.

05/05/2026

Why Thousands Of Young People Spend Their Holidays At This French Monastery - article on Taizé from Religion Unplugged:

(ESSAY) Located in the countryside of Burgundy, it attracts over 50,000 guests a year — mostly young people between ages 16 and 35 — from all around the world. Together with the brothers, they follow a traditional monastic way of life: Three prayer times a day, characterized by silence and the w...