Melbourne’s Taize community is conducting its first gathering, aligning with the global Taize movement.
Taize gathering will be held at the Uniting Church in Seddon on September 29, from 7pm.
In the spirit of unity, locals are invited for an evening of prayer, reflection, music and food.
Yarraville Taize co-ordinator Patricia Stewart is excited for the local community to experience Taize firs-thand.
“It’s so well known. Apparently more young people, than any other spiritual thing, come from all over the world to somewhere in France to do Taize gatherings,” she said.
“We encourage community and church connection so that people can experience that in their own unique way. Taize is completely open to anybody and everybody, all nationalities and religions.”
Taize lead singer from Wyndham Vale, Suse Korzendorfe, is encouraging people to engage more with their emotional, heart, soulful selves.
“Taize will offer room for peaceful reflection and connection with one self in a very calm and safe space. The intention is that people’s experience leaves them feeling lighter in their hearts and soul. The hope is that people can take away something very positively beautiful that they can share with the world.,” she said.
“The hope is that people leave feeling fulfilled emotionally and spiritually and want to come back.”
Afraa Kori
