Taizé-Day 9 of the Trip

Kids are happy to eat pizza at the airport but sad to leave

Taizé-Day 8 of the Trip

Michael is still awed by Taize and Teenagers. Krista loved watching every single teen transform at Taize

 Boy's Dorm - smells only slightly better than it looks!!

Dormitory Alley at CCB Eucharist

 

Taizé-Day 7 of the Trip

Took a walk with the teens to the TGV bridge. Now they are getting ready for Prayer around the Cross or "Good Friday" at Taize. Much later: Michael is awed by Taize; Krista is moved by the teenagers.

Team America raises the Big Top - after a couple of tries

Hanging out in the sun

 

Waiting for the TGV (fast train) to come through

 

Juggling is universal

Teaching "Cotton Eyed Joe" dance

Brother Alois meets with the teens

The Church for Silent Prayer

Day 6-Taizé

In silence with everyone which is tough to do now that we are 600.  Michael is even happier with his group after a meeting with Brother John

Delicious!!

Gearing up for tent making

Big tents for food distribution at Easter

Beautiful peaceful evening

 

Cultural Socialization!!

Day 5-Taizé

We are happy to see the sun. And he is happy for Wellington's while building many, many tents.

Welcome more groups today form South Korea and Belgium etc.

Kitchen Duty Chart - "Yes We Can"

Saw the Sun today!!

Taizé-Day 4 of the Trip

I am wet and cold but loving the energy of these kids.

-Rev. Michael Bird

Taizé-Day 3 of the Trip

At Taizé, fully welcomed and enjoying the community.

Paris-Day 2

In addition to their time at Taizé, the teens are spending two days in Paris. While in Paris they have a chance to recover from their jetlag and see all the sites that Paris has to offer.

Day 1-Paris

In addition to their time at Taizé, the teens are spending two days in Paris. While in Paris they have a chance to recover from their jetlag and see all the sites that Paris has to offer.

Off to Taizé they Go!!!!

Krista Miller and Father Bird will lead members of the Episcopal Youth Community on their annual pilgrimage to the Taizé monastery, February 14th- 22nd. Taizé is a monastery for all Christians, focused on peace and reconciliation, that draws tens of thousands of youth between the ages of 14 and 30 each year. It is a place where teenagers from around the world gather to spend time in prayer and silence, build friendships and learn about other cultures.