Community News (March 2011)

 

Ecumenical Taizé services will take place at The BristolFederatedChurch,Thursday evenings, 7 pm during the period of Lent. The first service will be held on March 10th. Further dates will be: March 17, 24, 31, April 7,14

Taize is a lay-led service developed by a monastic community in France. Services are usually quiet and meditative, but also, at times, joyous and exuberant. Prayers, readings, and silent meditation alternate with choral and other musical offerings. Taize is now practiced world-wide by many Christian denominations. All those interested are encouraged to attend. The service lasts about 30 minutes. No offering will be requested. It will be an opportunity to share simply and deeply the gifts of faith. For more information call Diana Bigelow, 453-5060.

This is a great service to quietly refocus ones attention on God as a community. If there are folks who would like to read or share musical gifts please contact Diana. Diana Bigelow brings a wealth of creative gifts when it comes to leading worship as well as some great experience with Taize. I personally am looking forward to getting together in this new way.

Blessings - Bill Elwell

 

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