Youth Pilgrimage to Taizé 2026
**Time to Book!** Join young adults from across the East Midlands and beyond for a weeklong pilgrimage to Taizé, near Cluny, France. Young adults aged 18 - 35 are very welcome. There will be a limited number of spaces for those who are over 35 and would like to join us.
Participating in a pilgrimage to Taizé is time set aside to search for communion with God through community, prayer, song, silence, personal reflection and sharing. A stay in Taizé can help to step back from daily life, to meet a wide variety of people and consider our commitment in the Church and in society. During a visit, all participants join in the community life of Taizé and the daily programme.
Save the Date
A group of young adults from across Lincolnshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, and County Durham will be journeying to Taizé between Saturday 1st and Sunday 9th August 2026. Travelling by coach, the pilgrimage is aimed at young adults aged between 18-35 at the time of travel, and in possession of a current passport.
Interested?
Register your interest in joining the pilgrimage by submitting your details. This is not a commitment at this stage, and a place is only secured through making your deposit. Register on the website. We will be holding a number of zoom conversations in preparation for the pilgrimage where we will answer whatever questions you might have.
Zoom meetups at 7pm:
Wednesday May 6
Thursday June 4
Monday July 13
Costs
The cost of the pilgrimage is £350 per person for those under 35, and £450 for those over 35, which is excellent value for money and includes:
- Coach Travel from Lincolnshire to Taizé - Return
- Ferry Crossings
- Hospitality and activities at Taizé
- Meals whilst at Taizé, with vegetarian and dairy free options available.
- Campsite charges, washing facilities
We are hoping to find additional financial support for 18 - 35 year olds for whom the cost is prohibitive. We would encourage home churches to be creative in fundraising for any pilgrims who may be joining us. Grant details on request to: collegeofsthugh@lincoln.anglican.org
Unable to attend but would like to take part? Please consider sponsoring a pilgrim! A gift of £25 sponsorship could make a huge difference to a young adult.
A non-refundable deposit of £100 is required in order to secure a place. For those who are over 35, please do contact us first, as it may not be possible to guarantee a place on the coach. For visiting groups, the Taizé community ask that we maintain a 1 in 5 ratio of those over 35 to those younger adults within our group.
More information and book your place
For more information, contact Revd Dwayne Engh at vicar@ashbournechurch.org.uk.
>> Book your place on the pilgrimage (via Diocese of Lincoln website)
>> Download promotional leaflet
