Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service

Taizé Evening Prayers, January 24 2027
2027-01-24 18:30 - 19:45 (America/Chicago) | 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.
