Br Matthew is here from the monastic community at Taizé in France for Taize in Aotearoa.

Our theme for Taizé in Aotearoa is Remembering Hospitality (manaakitanga), based on Hebrews 13:2 “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so some people have entertained angels without knowing it.”

Our retreat will include regular prayer times featuring the simple songs of the Taizé and workshops exploring how we all belong to God, who is the source of all hospitality and friendship.

In the spirit of the Venerable Suzanne, Taizé in Aotearoa is open to all age groups and to people of “all creeds and none.”

Costs are $100.00 for the weekend or $50.00 a day and limited accommodation is available for $70.00 per night. Please talk to us if the cost is prohibitive.To purchase a weekend or day pass, please follow this link and choose either a weekend or day pass and enter the appropriate dates (e.g. 15-17 November or 16 November or 17 November) and click ‘continue’. On the next page, enter your name and contact information and click ‘continue’. Finally, you will be asked to enter your credit card details, click the green ‘Pay …’ button to make payment.Please bring a copy of your paid invoice with you on the Taizé weekend.For more details please email spirituality@compassion.org.nz or Ph (04) 383 7769.