Encountering God Through Silence, Song, and Prayer
Contemplative Lenten Taizé Worship
Sundays, April 6 & 13, 8:30 a.m., Chapel
One of the unique ways we embrace the Lenten season at Countryside is through Taizé worship—a simple, meditative form of Christian worship centered on prayerful chanting, scripture, and silence.
The Taizé Community, founded in 1940 by Brother Roger in the Burgundy region of France, began as a small monastic community dedicated to reconciliation and peace. During World War II, Brother Roger offered refuge to those fleeing conflict, fostering a spirit of unity that remains central to Taizé worship today. Over the decades, the community grew into an international pilgrimage site, welcoming thousands of young people each year to experience prayer, silence, and reflection. Taizé worship is intentionally ecumenical, drawing people from diverse Christian traditions into a shared experience of contemplative prayer.
Experience the peace and simplicity of Taizé worship this Lent. Join us in the chapel on Sundays, April 6 & 13, at 8:30 a.m. for a reflective time of prayer, scripture, and meditative music. Through silence, prayer, and the repetitive beauty of Taizé chants, we draw closer to God’s presence and prepare our hearts for Easter.
The worship style is marked by repetitive, meditative chants, allowing participants to move beyond words into a deeper, more prayerful stillness. We quiet our hearts through scripture, silence, and song and profoundly open ourselves to God’s presence.
Lent is a season of reflection, renewal, and preparation—when we pause to realign our hearts with God’s love and grace. Rooted in the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness, Lent invites us into a deeper awareness of our faith, leading us toward the transformative joy of Easter.
At its core, Lent is about making space: space to reflect, let go, and open ourselves to God’s presence in new ways. Some engage in fasting or giving something up, while others take on new spiritual practices—whether through prayer, study, acts of service, or simply being more present to the sacred in daily life. Whatever your practice, Lent offers an invitation to journey intentionally toward the hope of resurrection.
All are welcome to this sacred space of renewal and stillness. Rest in the quiet of Taizé and let your soul find its center this Lenten season.