October 26, 2005

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – An ecumenical experience for American Baptist young people that will be centered in the Taize community of France is scheduled for May 31-June 13, 2006.

"The purpose of the trip to Taize is to introduce young people age 17 to 29 to the ecumenical movement and to begin their ecumenical journey in prayer," said the Rev. Rothangliani Chhangte, director of Ecumenical Formation for American Baptist Churches USA. She noted that participants will spend a week in Taize "and join the community for sung prayer three times a day, meet with the Taize brothers for Bible study and belong to a small group of other young people from around the world."

Chhangte will lead the event with the Rev. Brad Berglund, well-known American Baptist minister, pastoral musician, author and worship leader.

The trip also will include visits to the World Council of Churches in Geneva and The Ecumenical Institute in nearby Bossey, as well as a tour of Old City Geneva that will highlight the Reformation. A day in Paris will conclude the event.

Information is available by e-mail at brad@reinventingsunday.com; a brochure detailing the event will be available shortly on http://www.abcunity.org/.

American Baptist News Service