We welcome you to our monthly service of Taize style worship.
Taize is a small village in the Burgundy region of France, which since the late 1940s has been home to a remarkable community of Catholic and Protestant monks. They have become known for a very distinctive and very simple style of worship, characterised chiefly by the use of simple meditative chants, candlelight, contemplative reading of Scripture and silence. It is informal: no-one dresses up, no-one processes, people sit, stand or kneel as seems right to them. Please enjoy this freedom tonight. However, the informality also feels very traditional and the overall ethos is one of a gently contemplative spirituality.
People from all over the world come to worship at Taizé, and so the body of songs associated with the community has a very international flavour. Not all of the songs are easily translatable into English – at least, not in a way that also fits with the music. It would be a shame only to sing those that are, and so in this service there are some songs with words in Latin or Spanish. However, the essence of a Taizé song is that the words are very short, repeated, and easy-to-absorb. With the English translation also provided in this booklet, the fact that we’re singing in a different language shouldn’t pose that much of a barrier to prayer. It might even be good for us, by reminding us of the global character of God’s Church. We hope that you are able to join us.

Play, stories and singing.
Church for the very small and their carers.
Term Time Only

Whether you've never been to church before, or are an old pro, you are so welcome at our monthly informal afternoon service. We meet for snacks and drinks at 3.30pm, with the service starting at 4pm, and we would love to see you there!

This Service is on every second Sunday of the month.
Food, music, reflection and a chance to contemplate the big issues of life.
It is informal and relaxed. We would love to see you, bring you friends and come and see what we are doing. We look forward to welcoming you.

Every second Wednesday of the month in the Methodist Church
3.30pm to 5.15pm
Booking in is essential, please contact the Parish Office on 01923 261795 or email on [email protected].