On Wednesday, December 15, there will be a service of Taizé at 7:15 pm in Trinity Church with special Taizé music for Advent.

This tradition of musical worship began years ago in the ecumenical French monastic community called Taizé. Held at Trinity Episcopal Church in the darkened, richly resonant space of the church’s sanctuary, the local Taizé services provide an uncomplicated framework for quiet meditation, reflection, readings, and music.

There is no Eucharist or sermon during a Taizé service — the experience has the opportunity of deepening faith through the power of prayer. All are encouraged to participate as the Spirit moves them, whether that be in song, prayer, or quiet meditation.

A talented volunteer Taizé Choir and instrumentalists of the Taizé Ensemble are led by organist and choirmaster Fiona Smith Sutherland in the beautiful, candlelit nave of Trinity Church.

Trinity Episcopal Church is at the flagpole, 36 Main Street.. For more information about this service or the other musical offerings at Trinity, contact Ms Smith Sutherland at 203-426-9070, extension 11, or www.TrinityNewtownCT.org.