Taize Worship Service

101 North 8th Street,Pekin IL 61554

07 November, 2021

Description

Taizé worship is an ecumenical type of worship, meaning it reaches people worldwide. Taizé worship is an ecumenical type of worship, meaning it reaches people worldwide. It originated in the small village of Taizé, France, by a monk named Roger Louis Schutz-Marsauche. Since its founding, the practice has spread worldwide since it is non-denominational and seeks to unite all forms of Christianity. Its peaceful, contemplative nature has drawn millions from all over the world to practice this kind of worship. The worship is composed of three parts - repetition, silence, and simple music. Joined together, these give people the opportunity to focus on their thoughts and prayer for a meaningful worship experience. PHILOSOPHY: There are many common spiritual connections between religion, the arts, and the Church. We believe that St Paul UCC has an unique opportunity to leverage our current strengths, assets, and activities to enhance the quality of life for the people of Pekin in a way that promotes spirituality and an appreciation for both our church, and The Church. Furthermore, utilizing the Arts to explore and promote multiculturalism will aid in our church’s mission of bringing people together through love and mutual understanding at a time in our own community and in the world where both seem absent.