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The Taizé Community is an ecumenical Christian monastic fraternity in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. It is composed of more than one hundred brothers, from Catholic and Protestant traditions, who originate from about thirty countries around the world.
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Taizé Community

Le Bourg, 71250 Taizé, France
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The Taizé Community is an ecumenical Christian monastic fraternity in Taizé, Saône-et-Loire, Burgundy, France. It is composed of more than one hundred brothers, from Catholic and Protestant traditions, who originate from about thirty countries around the world.

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Aaron BarnesAaron Barnes
1 star reviews are mainly from people who do not seem to appreciate that Taizé is NOT a well funded resort or luxury holiday camp. (Also from anti-religious/anti-Christian obsessives.) You must also appreciate that the place is mainly geared to youth (teenagers and young adults 16-30 years) and to adults of all ages who are seeking respite and silent retreat. Therefore it is extremely important that you make arrangements in advance and don’t just show up unexpectedly, because there are safeguarding issues! (The Taizé community are very serious about addressing physical abuse and sexual exploitation, even when the perpetrators are their own Brothers!) Likewise families with small children may find it uncomfortable/unwelcoming, including if your babies disturb the service. They simply aren’t equipped to support you. 😢 HOWEVER, if you are a young person or adult looking for a place of simplicity and tranquility, you are in for a treat! ACCOMMODATION: You have a choice of camping or shared dormitories. Under-30’s are separated from over-30’s. Camping is what you make of it, most people travel very light. Dormitories are six bunk beds with a rack for luggage. You have a thin but relatively comfortable mat on a strong bed frame, and a clean fitted sheet. You are also given a very tiny pillow and a blanket, sometimes fleece but sometimes scratchy wool. I advise that you bring a spare sheet and your own pillow, and possibly more bedding if you are prone to discomfort or if it is a cold part of the year. FOOD: I have posted many photos of the meals you can expect. Always very simple, and portions are limited. Breakfast is a roll, butter, and jam or a stick of chocolate, and hot-ish/warm water to mix with instant coffee, powdered chocolate, powdered milk, and/or powdered lemony-tea. Lunch is usually a hot dish, dinner can be hot or cold, and these usually consist of a dish with a carbohydrate (like rice, potatoes, or pasta), a protein (usually beans, sometimes a tiny bit of chicken or fish), and some veggies, possibly some cheese or yoghurt on the side, and always a piece of fruit and plenty of bread and a small sweet thing to finish. IF there are leftovers and if you are quick you can snag a second helping of one thing or another! And water to drink. In the afternoon there is also a chance for a small snack and some cold citrus tea. ((There is a cafe on the edge of Taizé called OYAK but I will write a separate review for that!)) I am very picky about food and I found the meals to be very tasty and filling! ACCESSIBILITY: I saw many people in wheelchairs (all powered though, not manual) and plenty of people with other mobility devices. There are many paved areas and ramps, but also some rough ground in certain areas. Also the lighting in most places is poor and contrast isn’t great. There are very good accessible toilets and showers available. I do not have a disability so I can’t say from experience, but I think if you have concerns or access needs you can communicate with the Brothers ahead of time and work out an accommodation. DAILY LIFE: I have posted a picture of the daily schedule; meals are served at specific times, and prayer services are three times a day. As far as I know there is no one checking that you attend any services, so if you need to sleep in or whatever you can, but if you don’t plan to attend services why have you come to a Christian monastery?!?? When you arrive you are also assigned a work group. Once a day you join your group for a chore - it might be serving food or cleaning up after a meal, it might collecting rubbish or cleaning the toilets. Young people can also help out during the services or cleaning the church or other parts of the grounds, or working in the gardens, etc. Be ready to work, don’t let your team down, take joy in whatever you do! You also join a small study group, with whom you discuss certain topics or bible passages, usually related to the set liturgy, or assigned by one of the brothers during a morning collective bible study.
Dominic EveryDominic Every
Taizé is a one of a kind experience, it is rich in many ways, it's strongest points all come down to these simple things: community, faith and hope. Although Taizé is in the simplest form is a "religious get away" you find out very quickly upon arrival it goes much, much further and deeper then that. For me it's all about the community, making friends, meeting people and truly realising there is hope for this world, as an agnostic I was welcomed with open arms. Another thing to mention is that although located in France the main language spoken is English, however there are many people from all over the world speaking more then good old english, so make it a task to meet new people and learn their language (its very fun!) you will meet french, Italian, Portuguese Swedish, Russian and the list goes on and on.
Daniel HickmanDaniel Hickman
The brothers live in simplicity, celibacy, and common life, in this ecumenical monastery - one of the few in the world. About half of them are Catholic and half Protestant. Come if you want to experience unity in the Christian faith and share, for a time, in the life of the brothers. Note the experience in the middle of the summer will involve large crowds of other visitors -- several thousand! But in the Fall and Spring, the number of visitors is likely to be around 100, for a more subdued experience. There is also always the option for a silent week or weekend 🙏 The brothers have other monasteries around the world, including in Senegal, Bangladesh, Korea, and Brazil, and are continually promoting unity across nationalities and religious traditions.
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1 star reviews are mainly from people who do not seem to appreciate that Taizé is NOT a well funded resort or luxury holiday camp. (Also from anti-religious/anti-Christian obsessives.) You must also appreciate that the place is mainly geared to youth (teenagers and young adults 16-30 years) and to adults of all ages who are seeking respite and silent retreat. Therefore it is extremely important that you make arrangements in advance and don’t just show up unexpectedly, because there are safeguarding issues! (The Taizé community are very serious about addressing physical abuse and sexual exploitation, even when the perpetrators are their own Brothers!) Likewise families with small children may find it uncomfortable/unwelcoming, including if your babies disturb the service. They simply aren’t equipped to support you. 😢 HOWEVER, if you are a young person or adult looking for a place of simplicity and tranquility, you are in for a treat! ACCOMMODATION: You have a choice of camping or shared dormitories. Under-30’s are separated from over-30’s. Camping is what you make of it, most people travel very light. Dormitories are six bunk beds with a rack for luggage. You have a thin but relatively comfortable mat on a strong bed frame, and a clean fitted sheet. You are also given a very tiny pillow and a blanket, sometimes fleece but sometimes scratchy wool. I advise that you bring a spare sheet and your own pillow, and possibly more bedding if you are prone to discomfort or if it is a cold part of the year. FOOD: I have posted many photos of the meals you can expect. Always very simple, and portions are limited. Breakfast is a roll, butter, and jam or a stick of chocolate, and hot-ish/warm water to mix with instant coffee, powdered chocolate, powdered milk, and/or powdered lemony-tea. Lunch is usually a hot dish, dinner can be hot or cold, and these usually consist of a dish with a carbohydrate (like rice, potatoes, or pasta), a protein (usually beans, sometimes a tiny bit of chicken or fish), and some veggies, possibly some cheese or yoghurt on the side, and always a piece of fruit and plenty of bread and a small sweet thing to finish. IF there are leftovers and if you are quick you can snag a second helping of one thing or another! And water to drink. In the afternoon there is also a chance for a small snack and some cold citrus tea. ((There is a cafe on the edge of Taizé called OYAK but I will write a separate review for that!)) I am very picky about food and I found the meals to be very tasty and filling! ACCESSIBILITY: I saw many people in wheelchairs (all powered though, not manual) and plenty of people with other mobility devices. There are many paved areas and ramps, but also some rough ground in certain areas. Also the lighting in most places is poor and contrast isn’t great. There are very good accessible toilets and showers available. I do not have a disability so I can’t say from experience, but I think if you have concerns or access needs you can communicate with the Brothers ahead of time and work out an accommodation. DAILY LIFE: I have posted a picture of the daily schedule; meals are served at specific times, and prayer services are three times a day. As far as I know there is no one checking that you attend any services, so if you need to sleep in or whatever you can, but if you don’t plan to attend services why have you come to a Christian monastery?!?? When you arrive you are also assigned a work group. Once a day you join your group for a chore - it might be serving food or cleaning up after a meal, it might collecting rubbish or cleaning the toilets. Young people can also help out during the services or cleaning the church or other parts of the grounds, or working in the gardens, etc. Be ready to work, don’t let your team down, take joy in whatever you do! You also join a small study group, with whom you discuss certain topics or bible passages, usually related to the set liturgy, or assigned by one of the brothers during a morning collective bible study.
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Taizé is a one of a kind experience, it is rich in many ways, it's strongest points all come down to these simple things: community, faith and hope. Although Taizé is in the simplest form is a "religious get away" you find out very quickly upon arrival it goes much, much further and deeper then that. For me it's all about the community, making friends, meeting people and truly realising there is hope for this world, as an agnostic I was welcomed with open arms. Another thing to mention is that although located in France the main language spoken is English, however there are many people from all over the world speaking more then good old english, so make it a task to meet new people and learn their language (its very fun!) you will meet french, Italian, Portuguese Swedish, Russian and the list goes on and on.
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Dominic Every

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The brothers live in simplicity, celibacy, and common life, in this ecumenical monastery - one of the few in the world. About half of them are Catholic and half Protestant. Come if you want to experience unity in the Christian faith and share, for a time, in the life of the brothers. Note the experience in the middle of the summer will involve large crowds of other visitors -- several thousand! But in the Fall and Spring, the number of visitors is likely to be around 100, for a more subdued experience. There is also always the option for a silent week or weekend 🙏 The brothers have other monasteries around the world, including in Senegal, Bangladesh, Korea, and Brazil, and are continually promoting unity across nationalities and religious traditions.
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1 star reviews are mainly from people who do not seem to appreciate that Taizé is NOT a well funded resort or luxury holiday camp. (Also from anti-religious/anti-Christian obsessives.)

You must also appreciate that the place is mainly geared to youth (teenagers and young adults 16-30 years) and to adults of all ages who are seeking respite and silent retreat.

Therefore it is extremely important that you make arrangements in advance and don’t just show up unexpectedly, because there are safeguarding issues! (The Taizé community are very serious about addressing physical abuse and sexual exploitation, even when the perpetrators are their own Brothers!)

Likewise families with small children may find it uncomfortable/unwelcoming, including if your babies disturb the service. They simply aren’t equipped to support you. 😢

HOWEVER, if you are a young person or adult looking for a place of simplicity and tranquility, you are in for a treat!

ACCOMMODATION: You have a choice of camping or shared dormitories. Under-30’s are separated from over-30’s. Camping is what you make of it, most people travel very light. Dormitories are six bunk beds with a rack for luggage. You have a thin but relatively comfortable mat on a strong bed frame, and a clean fitted sheet. You are also given a very tiny pillow and a blanket, sometimes fleece but sometimes scratchy wool. I advise that you bring a spare sheet and your own pillow, and possibly more bedding if you are prone to discomfort or if it is a cold part of the year.

FOOD: I have posted many photos of the meals you can expect. Always very simple, and portions are limited.

Breakfast is a roll, butter, and jam or a stick of chocolate, and hot-ish/warm water to mix with instant coffee, powdered chocolate, powdered milk, and/or powdered lemony-tea.

Lunch is usually a hot dish, dinner can be hot or cold, and these usually consist of a dish with a carbohydrate (like rice, potatoes, or pasta), a protein (usually beans, sometimes a tiny bit of chicken or fish), and some veggies, possibly some cheese or yoghurt on the side, and always a piece of fruit and plenty of bread and a small sweet thing to finish. IF there are leftovers and if you are quick you can snag a second helping of one thing or another! And water to drink.

In the afternoon there is also a chance for a small snack and some cold citrus tea.

((There is a cafe on the edge of Taizé called OYAK but I will write a separate review for that!))

I am very picky about food and I found the meals to be very tasty and filling!

ACCESSIBILITY: I saw many people in wheelchairs (all powered though, not manual) and plenty of people with other mobility devices. There are many paved areas and ramps, but also some rough ground in certain areas. Also the lighting in most places is poor and contrast isn’t great. There are very good accessible toilets and showers available. I do not have a disability so I can’t say from experience, but I think if you have concerns or access needs you can communicate with the Brothers ahead of time and work out an accommodation.

DAILY LIFE: I have posted a picture of the daily schedule; meals are served at specific times, and prayer services are three times a day. As far as I know there is no one checking that you attend any services, so if you need to sleep in or whatever you can, but if you don’t plan to attend services why have you come to a Christian monastery?!??

When you arrive you are also assigned a work group. Once a day you join your group for a chore - it might be serving food or cleaning up after a meal, it might collecting rubbish or cleaning the toilets. Young people can also help out during the services or cleaning the church or other parts of the grounds, or working in the gardens, etc. Be ready to work, don’t let your team down, take joy in whatever you do!

You also join a small study group, with whom you discuss certain topics or bible passages, usually related to the set liturgy, or assigned by one of the brothers during a morning collective...

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1y

Ich möchte meine Erfahrungen als Volunteer in Taizé von Anfang August teilen. In der ersten Woche muss man als normaler Besucher kommen, die sehr voll war: wenig Essen, super dreckige Sanitäranlagen, unorganisierte Planungen, tags und nachts überall laut. Nach einer Woche kam der Umzug nach N'Toumi (Volunteer Unterkunft für Frauen) aber nicht wie vorher besprochen in 2er/3er Zimmern, sondern in normalen 4er-8er Baracken, ohne Schrank, Tisch, Stuhl, nur mit kleinem Fenster. Es wurden zu viele Volunteers für den Sommer angenommen. Bemerkung: Die Jungen wohnen in kleinen, gemütlichen Zimmern im Dorf, denn man möchte ja neue Brüder anwerben.

Zur Begrüßung bekamen wir die Regeln ausgehändigt, die wir nicht hinterfragen sollten: Im Gemeinschaftsraum ausschließlich Englisch sprechen, damit sich keiner ausgeschlossen fühlt und jederzeit in das Gespräch mit einsteigen kann. Bei Missachtung wurden wir mal höflich, mal weniger höflich von anderen (deutschen) Volunteers darauf hingewiesen. Wenn die Konversation zu schwer auf Englisch sei, sollten wir sie eben nicht im Gemeinschaftsraum führen. Es wird erwartet, zu jedem Gottesdienst zu gehen, was ich zeitlich selten geschafft habe. Man hatte zu viel mit täglich mind. 2 Jobs zu tun und zwischendurch brauchte man auch Zeit zu duschen oder mal für sich. Man sollte versuchen, „Joy“ während den täglichen „Services“ zu empfinden. Natürlich sind die Aufgaben manchmal nicht die angenehmsten, wie Müll sammeln, Klos putzen oder Spülen. Wichtig sind sie dennoch, damit das Zusammenleben in Taizé funktioniert. Mir fiel es schwer, unter diesen Umständen gerne zu arbeiten, zumal man keinen Tag in der Woche frei hat und das Wochenende durch die An- und Abreise noch anstrengender ist. Ich durfte beim Putzen die Leute „vom Feld“ beaufsichtigen, habe aber trotzdem mitgeholfen. Ich wiederum wurde von einem „responsible“ Volunteer angeleitet, was natürlich Sinn macht, wenn jemand Bescheid weiß, was wann wo geputzt wird. Doch diese Hierarchie, hat mich oft gestört, hauptsächlich, dass man die Besucher für eine Woche wie „people of the field“ betitelt. Wir durften als Volunteers keinen Kontakt außerhalb der Jobs mit Besuchern pflegen und abends nicht ans Oyak. Man soll keine wechselnden Freunde für eine Woche finden und falls man im Oyak arbeiten muss, man den Freunden kein zweites alkoholisches Getränk verwehren können. Ich möchte mir meine Begegnungen immer noch aussuchen, weil das das ist, was Taizé für mich ausmacht. Denn ich war immerhin freiwillig dort.

Mir ist bewusst, dass meine Erfahrungen relativ subjektiv sind, denn es gibt selbstverständlich auch Volunteers, die dort für einen langen Zeitraum sehr zufrieden waren und sind. Auch während der Woche lernte ich die ein oder anderen kennen, die sich möglicherweise besser anpassen konnten als ich oder die Dinge anders wahrgenommen haben. Dennoch hatte ich Taizé immer als offenen, spirituellen Ort empfunden, wo ich mich willkommen gefühlt habe. Danach waren meine Batterien wieder aufgeladen und ich konnte entspannt in den Alltag zurückkehren. Da ich mich dieses Mal sehr von diesen zwei Wochen erholen musste und mein „Heile-Welt-Bild“ von Taizé ziemlich verrückt ist, möchte ich auf diesem Weg meine negativen Erfahrungen teilen. Mir sind dieses Mal zu viele alte Denkweisen und Strukturen aufgefallen, die es mir schwer gemacht haben, mich auf alles einzulassen und mich wohl zu fühlen. Deswegen war es die beste Entscheidung, bereits nach insgesamt zwei Wochen das Voluntariat abzubrechen und nach Hause...

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5.0
3y

. I was a young adult.dealing with childhood trauma that I couldnt share with anyone . I was self destructive and angry and very misunderstood . IA nun friend suggested I went and she was right. I found God there.. the Holy Spirit was tangible.... in the faces of others... the commitment of so many young monks... the beautiful chants and the readings.... i will never forget the first time I heard the gospel read in so many languages...Like a bridge across the world .. it was so moving . and I loved singing those prayers. I owe everything to Taize. After I left for the final time I trained as a teacher... and helped abused children as a special needs teacher which healed my past and made it count . Of course I used those Taize chants at school too and the children loved them ..That was many years ago now and all I can say is every young adult deserves the chance to visit Taize...And if like me you are need healing at a soul level... spend some time there.. For me it was my spiritual ITU...and it changed my life forever . I just wish they had one...

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