Taize A Community And Worship

In the 1940s in France during World War II, a Swiss Reformed Protestant man named Roger Louis Schtz-Marsauche began reaching out to suffering people, in particular refugees from the war. Through his efforts, Taiz Community, located in Taiz, Burgundy, France, was birthed. Wanting to provide an atmosphere of love, acceptance, and unity where “reconciliation” could take place between those of different beliefs and religious persuasions, “Brother Roger” created what has become an internationally recognized ecumenical monastic brotherhood where a hundred thousand mostly young people visit each year. In addition, Taiz worship services are taking place in many churches throughout the Western world.