A
meditative service in the tradition of the ecumenical community
of Taizé, France is held every Saturday
at 6:00 pm. The services are centered around the
silent meditation on Holy Scripture and the celebration of
the Eucharist. The songs which have become the hallmark of
Taizé spirituality are woven through the entire service.
Taizé Service to Include Prayer Around the Cross on the first Saturday of each month.
A wooden cross on the floor of the altar sanctuary confronts
worshipers with the suffering of Christ on behalf of humanity.
In its presence the suffering of the world and our own burdens
come to light. Christ gave salvation to all on the tree of
the cross. It is the tree where life might be restored. Worshipers
may choose to meditate on the cross from the pew or may enter
the altar sanctuary and kneel at the cross.
Taizé Service to Include Prayer Around the Paschal Candle and Prayer for Healing Blessing on the second Saturday of each month.Beginning in January 2009, a new worship opportunity was added to the Taizé service on each second Saturday of the month. It is called Prayer Around the Paschal Candle and offers the option to receive a Healing Blessing. The Prayer Around the Paschal Candle complements the Prayer Around the Cross which is held on the first Saturday of each month. Persons who wish may come forward for a prayer with laying on of hands and anointing with oil. The congregation accompanies and supports the individuals coming forward with songs of hope and resurrection faith. The Prayers of Intercession will deliver to God petitions on various aspects of healing. Gathered by the Holy Spirit around Jesus Christ, the Word of salvation, we pray for God’s healing in all its dimensions. For more info, click here. |