Taize Service

What is a Taize Service?

A Taizé worship service involves sung and chanted prayers, meditation, a period of silence, liturgical readings, and icons. There is no preaching.

The style of prayer practised at Taizé has attracted many worshippers from around the globe and from many different denominations.

You can hear some of the sung prayers on this link:

Who is it suitable for?

Those looking for contemplation, stillness, peace and meditation.

How long is the Service?

It is a short service lasting about 30 – 40  minutes. It takes place seated in the Choir stalls by the altar.

Testimonials

“I love this service, it is such a relaxing end to the weekend. It gives me some time to reflect at the end of the busy weekend”

“I love the musical chants, you don’t have to be a great singer to take part”

“I particularly love this service at the darker times of the year, the Church is lit by Candles and it makes me think about the hundreds of years of worship that has taken place in this space”