Taize

Taize is an ecumenical monastery in France that was started with a vision to unite the all branches of the church and promote interdenominational healing. The community uses singing of the psalms, silence and prayer to meditate on God's grace.

Emily, one of our band members spends many of her summers visiting Taize and has recently come back to share with all of us. We sat in a circle on the floor with an alter made of red and white candles. The children processed in with the cross, laying it on the floor at the center of the alter. We sang many songs including Nada te turbe, a Spanish tune which says that nothing can trouble us if we belong to God.