Taizé community rebuilds after covid pandemic

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Some community members still feel the effects of the covid pandemic - including the Taizé community. Now they say they are ready to rebuild.

Taizé is a style of worship dating back to France at the end of World War Two.

The community in Bend has been around for several decades.

Members of the community told KTVZ News, Taizé brings a sense of calming to their lives.

Deby Welch, a member of the Taizé community told KTVZ, "The focus we try and make is on healing. So we have different things. Healing for people, healing for the world. This month, healing for faith communities."

"I was amazed how comforting. Just coming, listening to the music, participating and the feeling of it's not something that asks much of you, but it gives you so much to just sit in," Michaele Grabenhorst said to KTVZ News.

Community members come together for songs, prayer, and comfort in the chaotic world.

They say that anyone from any religion is welcome to join.

They meet on the first Thursday of the month, at Trinity Episcopal Church.