Remaining People of Hope, February 22, 2026
2026-02-22 18:30 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
The Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service is a candlelight, contemplative prayer service that meets once per month. All services are open to the public. We pray together by using two very special types of worship templates: the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. We are led by a diverse community of area Christians, and these services are open to all who would come. Songs are sung from the Community of Taizé. Opportunities are given for intercessory prayer and the lighting of candles. A time is set aside for private prayer and anointing with oil. Communion is offered to all in attendance, with gluten-free elements available. About the meditations: Our subject for the coming season is “Hope Beyond All Hope.” It is based on the Taizé theme for 2025, “Esperer au Dela de Toute Esperance,” which considers perseverance and faith even in the worst of times. Brief homilies will be prepared by area pastors and lay speakers. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each topic. Events this season: Services will continue to take place one Sunday per month at 6:30 pm, with some noted exceptions (*) around holidays in the November / December months. Meetings take place on these dates and in these locations:

Date
Topic
Site

September 28
Courage to Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

November 2 *
Listening to People of Hope / Celebration of Saints
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

November 23 *
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Salado)

December 21 *
Striving for Hope / Christmas by Candlelight
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

January 25
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Philip’s Methodist Church (Round Rock)

February 22
Remaining People of Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

March 29
Easter Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

April 26
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Salado)

May 31
Pilgrims of Hope / Pilgrims of Peace
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

About the songs: Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. In our services, we always sing in English, but for an idea of how the songs sound, please enjoy this YouTube playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxXjK6DQTml8hu1I54sxDd31Kckc1ylFr&si=_jKgoN_kyV2oSFLh We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2025-2026.

Easter Hope, March 29, 2026
2026-03-29 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States

Taizé Evening Prayers, April 26, 2026
2026-04-26 18:30 - 19:45 | Saint Joseph’s Episcopal Church, 881 N Main St, Salado, 76571
In our second of two services at St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church, the Wholeness Service will conduct Taizé Evening Prayers with scriptures and songs focused on the joyful topic, Easter Hope.
The Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service is a candlelight, contemplative prayer service that meets once per month. All services are open to the public. We pray together by using two very special types of worship templates: the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. We are led by a diverse community of area Christians, and these services are open to all who would come. Songs are sung from the Community of Taizé. Opportunities are given for intercessory prayer and the lighting of candles. A time is set aside for private prayer and anointing with oil. Communion is offered to all in attendance, with gluten-free elements available. About the meditations: Our subject for the coming season is “Hope Beyond All Hope.” It is based on the Taizé theme for 2025, “Esperer au Dela de Toute Esperance,” which considers perseverance and faith even in the worst of times. Brief homilies will be prepared by area pastors and lay speakers. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each topic. Events this season: Services will continue to take place one Sunday per month at 6:30 pm, with some noted exceptions (*) around holidays in the November / December months. Meetings take place on these dates and in these locations:

Date
Topic
Site

September 28
Courage to Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

November 2 *
Listening to People of Hope / Celebration of Saints
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

November 23 *
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Salado)

December 21 *
Striving for Hope / Christmas by Candlelight
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

February 22
Remaining People of Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

March 29
Easter Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

April 26
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Salado)

May 3*
Taizé Evening Prayers * Rescheduled from January 25
St. Philip’s United Methodist (Round Rock)

May 31
Pilgrims of Hope / Pilgrims of Peace
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

About the songs: Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. In our services, we always sing in English, but for an idea of how the songs sound, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2025-2026.

Taizé Evening Prayers, May 3, 2026
2026-05-03 18:30 - 19:45 | St. Philip’s United Methodist Church, 16321 Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, 78681, United States
We’ve rescheduled our postponed January service Round Rock, where we will pray in the intimate chapel of St. Philip’s United Methodist Church. Our Taizé Evening Prayer service on this night will focus on the topic, “Pilgrims of Hope / Pilgrims of Peace.”
The Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service is a candlelight, contemplative prayer service that meets once per month. All services are open to the public. We pray together by using two very special types of worship templates: the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. We are led by a diverse community of area Christians, and these services are open to all who would come. Songs are sung from the Community of Taizé. Opportunities are given for intercessory prayer and the lighting of candles. A time is set aside for private prayer and anointing with oil. Communion is offered to all in attendance, with gluten-free elements available. About the meditations: Our subject for the coming season is “Hope Beyond All Hope.” It is based on the Taizé theme for 2025, “Esperer au Dela de Toute Esperance,” which considers perseverance and faith even in the worst of times. Brief homilies will be prepared by area pastors and lay speakers. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each topic. Events this season: Services will continue to take place one Sunday per month at 6:30 pm, with some noted exceptions (*) around holidays in the November / December months. Meetings take place on these dates and in these locations:

Date
Topic
Site

September 28
Courage to Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

November 2 *
Listening to People of Hope / Celebration of Saints
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

November 23 *
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Salado)

December 21 *
Striving for Hope / Christmas by Candlelight
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

February 22
Remaining People of Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

March 29
Easter Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

April 26
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Salado)

May 3*
Taizé Evening Prayers * Rescheduled from January 25
St. Philip’s United Methodist (Round Rock)

May 31
Pilgrims of Hope / Pilgrims of Peace
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

About the songs: Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. In our services, we always sing in English, but for an idea of how the songs sound, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.
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We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-27.

Pilgrims of Hope / Pilgrims of Peace, May 31, 2026
2026-05-31 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
We conclude our 2025-26 season with the dual topic, “Pilgrims of Hope / Pilgrims of Peace.” The season concludes with a meditation by youth cantor and speaker, Jayden Mann.
The Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service is a candlelight, contemplative prayer service that meets once per month. All services are open to the public. We pray together by using two very special types of worship templates: the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. We are led by a diverse community of area Christians, and these services are open to all who would come. Songs are sung from the Community of Taizé. Opportunities are given for intercessory prayer and the lighting of candles. A time is set aside for private prayer and anointing with oil. Communion is offered to all in attendance, with gluten-free elements available. About the meditations: Our subject for the coming season is “Hope Beyond All Hope.” It is based on the Taizé theme for 2025, “Esperer au Dela de Toute Esperance,” which considers perseverance and faith even in the worst of times. Brief homilies will be prepared by area pastors and lay speakers. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each topic. Events this season: Services will continue to take place one Sunday per month at 6:30 pm, with some noted exceptions (*) around holidays in the November / December months. Meetings take place on these dates and in these locations:

Date
Topic
Site

September 28
Courage to Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

November 2 *
Listening to People of Hope / Celebration of Saints
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

November 23 *
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Salado)

December 21 *
Striving for Hope / Christmas by Candlelight
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

February 22
Remaining People of Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

March 29
Easter Hope
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

April 26
Taizé Evening Prayers
St. Joseph’s Episcopal Church (Salado)

May 3*
Taizé Evening Prayers * Rescheduled from January 25
St. Philip’s United Methodist (Round Rock)

May 31
Pilgrims of Hope / Pilgrims of Peace
San Gabriel Presbyterian Church

About the songs: Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. In our services, we always sing in English, but for an idea of how the songs sound, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.
We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2025-2026.

What are you Seeking? Preview Service, August 23, 2026 (Morning)
2026-08-23 10:30 - 11:30 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
Announcing a preview of our 2026-27 season, “What are you Seeking?” All worshipers, regardless of church affiliation, are welcome to join us at 10:30 am August 23, 2026 at San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, Texas for a Service of Healing and Wholeness introduced by the Songs and Prayers of Taizé. While this will take place during the church’s Sunday morning worship hour, it will be an ecumenical service, with focus on scripture rather than doctrine. Like our regular services of wholeness, intercessory candles will be available and private prayer with ministers will be offered.

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

Seeking Silence: September 27, 2026
2026-09-27 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
seeking silence

Jesus entered the world in silence: “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” The One who was with God and was God before the beginning of all things came to be with us through a humble and lowly birth in the silence of the night: the light which shines in the darkness. Br. Matthew of Taizé

Our 2026-27 season opens on September 27, 2026, with a meditation on “Seeking Silence.” During this time, we reflect on the importance of disconnecting from input that never ends, in an effort to truly encounter ourselves. The service will be a regular Wholeness Service at our partner church, San Gabriel Presbyterian Church. Like all of our services, this event is free and open to the public.

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.

Seeking a Direction: Celebration of the Saints, November 1, 2026
2026-11-01 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
Seeking a directionCelebration of the Saints

All Saints’ Day falls on All Saints’ Sunday this year. In honor of those who have completed their baptisms, we bring back our popular celebration of Saints with a luminaria display at San Gabriel Presbyterian Church. The lanterns are both prepared and funded by the Wholeness Community, as a gift to the Georgetown, Texas area. Watch for a call-out for remembrances, which we will collect until October 29 this year.

On this night, we also meditate on the topic, “Seeking a Direction.” Br. Matthew writes, “The Jesus who invites us to ‘Come and see’ is gentle and humble of heart, and He loves us with a love that is unconditional, secure and unfailing.” The evening’s homily will be prepared and spoken by Rev. Vicki Joy McClure.

Like last year, we plan to worship outdoors in the columbarium of Partner Church San Gabriel Presbyterian Church. Surrounded by this great cloud of witnesses, will once again collect non-perishable food for Helping Hands of Georgetown, Texas, as well as cash donations to support their ministry to the underserved of Georgetown, Texas. Since 2020, we have celebrated Saints on All Saints’ Day. Starting in 2025, we began to devote our entire service to the celebration.

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.

Taizé Evening Prayers, November 22, 2026
2026-11-22 18:30 - 19:45 | First Presbyterian Church, 703 S. Church Street, Georgetown, TX, 78626, United States
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Georgetown

Taizé Evening Prayers

Prayer is often first of all a desire, a silent longing for peace in the presence of God. When we do not know how to pray, the Holy Spirit is there, praying in us in sighs too deep for words. As we listen to that deepest part of our heart, we can realize that it is there that the Holy Spirit dwells. I am confronted with myself and with God, who is breathing in me. Br. Matthew of Taizé

Two Taizé Evening Prayer services will be offered in the year 2026-27. Each will provide curated spaces and times for contemplative prayer, with scripture, song, and personal time for candlelighting and conversation with a minister. Worship movements will focus on topics in the 2026-27 season, “What are you seeking?”

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.

Seeking Joy: Christmas by Candlelight - December 20, 2025
2026-12-20 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
Seeking Joy

Christmas by Candlelight

Joy bubbles up from deep within when we realise that we are loved for who we are. When we understand that joy is a gift and not something we can claim, we can find we are ready to welcome it. Br. Matthew of Taizé

Reprising our popular service, “Christmas by Candlelight,” this evening will open with shadow and light. We will welcome the Spirit of Christ Jesus, who was and is and is to come, with a memory of the Word made flesh.

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

Christmas Songs: The best part of our Christmas by Candlelight service is the candlelight procession of carols. After a brief homily and litany of intercession, worshipers are invited to light a candle to symbolize a private prayer. The choir will lead you in our favorite songs of the season as you enjoy the candlelight and silence. For an idea of the songs we like to sing, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.

Taizé Evening Prayers, January 24 2027
2027-01-24 18:30 - 19:45 | St. Philip’s United Methodist Church, 16321 Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, 78681, United States
Location: St. Philip’s United Methodist Church, Round Rock

Taizé Evening Prayers

Not without reason did the Apostle say, “Pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17). Do you wish never to cease praying? Then never cease desiring. Your continual desire is your continual voice. St. Augustine

Two Taizé Evening Prayer services will be offered in the year 2026-27. Each will provide curated spaces and times for contemplative prayer, with scripture, song, and personal time for candlelighting and conversation with a minister. Worship movements will focus on topics in the 2026-27 season, “What are you seeking?”

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.

Seeking Meaning: February 28, 2027
2027-02-28 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
In each one of us there is a thirst for meaning. Where can we quench this thirst? In our busy lives, somewhere within us there is a quiet voice which whispers that we are loved. Br. Matthew of Taizé

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.

Seeking a Just World: March 21, 2027 (Palm Sunday)
2027-03-21 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
Seeking a Just World

A service to begin Holy Week

Christ Jesus, in your life on earth, you did not hesitate to denounce injustice, but You sought to build bridges with those you met on Your path. Increase our thirst to bridge the separations which divide people and nations so that justice may flourish on earth. Br. Matthew of Taizé

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.

Seeking Community: April 25, 2027
2027-04-25 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
Seeking Community

A new family is born: the community of believers in Jesus, the Church– born not in a human way out of triumph and victory, but out of a love whichis greater than the mute silence of suffering Br. Matthew of Taizé

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.

Seeking Peace: May 23, 2027
2027-05-23 18:30 - 19:45 | San Gabriel Presbyterian Church, 5404 Williams Drive, Georgetown, TX, 78633, United States
Seeking Peace

Begin the work of peace within yourself, so that, once you are at peace,you can bring peace to others. Anonymous, from a 4th Century Believer

What are you seeking? These first words of Jesus in the Gospel of John are a question to two young people standing in the Jordan valley. Last year, six young adults from six countries across four continents heard the same question. They answered:

Silence. A direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. Peace.

When Jesus asks His question, the young people reply, “Master, where do you live?” Jesus tells them, “Come and you will see.” (John 1:38-39) In his January 2026 letter, Br. Matthew, Prior of the Community of Taizé, reflects on the words of the six volunteers, and then responds with the Word of God. Our focus starts there, with inspiration from Taizé’s annual letter for 2026, “Que cherches-tu ?” Throughout our season, we will bring these lessons home to Central Texas.

Pastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies and written words of inspiration throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each of the seasonal topics. We will worship using a combination of both the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted.

About the Services

Our meetings use two very special types of worship templates: the Protestant Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. The Service of Healing and Wholeness, found in many Protestant books of Common Worship, is the root of our approach. Occasional evenings of pure Taizé prayer are offered throughout the year. The major difference between the two is that a Taizé Common Prayer service replaces a spoken homily with readings from the Bible.

Even in the Services of Healing and Wholeness, most congregational songs are from the Community of Taizé. In every service, time is set aside for intercessory prayer, candle lighting, and private prayer with a minister. Many of our meetings offer open Communion, with gluten-free elements available. All services are open to the public.

Congregational songs

Taizé Prayer chants are congregational, made of short phrases that are repeated for ease of participation. Because Taizé represents over 100 countries worldwide, the original language of each song varies; but they are all translated into multiple languages. In our services, we usually sing Taizé songs in English. For an idea of how the songs sound in their original languages, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.

We hope to see you, our friends and neighbors, in 2026-2027.
