Services

Grace offers weekly Taizé services at 6pm on Tuesday evenings. For many decades offered a monthly Sunday evening Taizé styled service and during that time it has become clear that this community desires to worship more often. And it has become clear that the world needs a refuge and a place of prayer for peace. The service has also moved to 6 in the evening in an effort to increase accessibility.

The Taizé styled service is modeled after the renowned community founded by Brother Roger in Taizé, France. Begun in 1940 as a refuge for war torn Europe it has grown to become a worldwide movement. These ecumenical services are known for their melodic chants and prayers. Although music forms a central part of the service it is mixed with comforting periods of silence allowing for contemplation.

Lighted mostly by candlelight in the 100+ year old stone sanctuary of Grace Church, the vesper light of approaching evening offers a safe and nurturing space for a well deserved moment of peace in our hectic lives. Healing prayer is offered throughout the service for oneself or on behalf of someone else.

If you are a regular practitioner of Taizé or are brand new to this worship style we welcome you! Please join us on Tuesdays at 6pm for forty-five minutes to an hour that is sure to refresh you, away from the busy-ness of everyday life and prepare you to offer more peace to the world. Grace is located at 871 Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville.

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