2015 will be the 100th anniversary of the birth of the brother that founded Taize', Brother Roger, and also the 75th anniversary of the founding of the community. Taize' plans a large international gathering and are using the next 3 years to educate and communicate about the theme, "Towards a New Solidarity". In a letter penned by the current abbot, Brother Alois, the theme is outlined in profound terms. Here are some excerpts:
"For a new solidarity to spring up at all levels - in families, communities, tons and villages, between countries and continents- courageous decisions are needed .... To create new forms of solidarity, could the time have come to make a greater effort to uncover the wellsprings of trust?"
" ..... faith in God makes us free - free from fear, free for a life of service to those whom God entrusts to us."
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