PILGRIMAGE OF TRUST Taizé 2012 28.–30.9. programme and information package weekend programme

Friday, September 28th 2012 9 am – 4 pm Open theological seminar: “The friendship of Taizé & : from Anna-Maija Raittila to today” 10 am Reception and registration for accomodations be gins in the Crypt (Kirkkokatu 18) 12 am Prayer in the cathedral contents Getting settled in with host parishes and host families 5:30 pm Dinner on Senate Square Program 3 6:30 pm Choir on the steps of the cathedral What is Taizé? 4 7 pm Evening prayer in the cathedral, prayer around the cross Greetings 5 Saturday, September 29th 2012 How do I get to Helsinki? 6 9 am Morning prayer in the cathedral, Welcome and registration fees 7 Bible study and group discussion Getting to the Cathedral Crypt 8 12 am Lunch on Senate Square 1 pm Afternoon prayer in the cathedral Welcome: What happens when I arrive? 10 2:30 pm Workshops around the city-center (see “Workshops and Map”) General information 10 4:30 pm Dinner begins – Senate Square 6 pm Orthodox evening service (Vesper) Meals, accommodation and volunteers 12 in (Pormestarinrinne 1) Map of the Cathedral area 13 7 pm Ecumenical evening prayer with songs from Taizé in Uspenski Cathedral Open theological seminar 14 9 pm Evening get-together on Senate Square = OYAK Anna-Maija Raittila in Memoriam 15 Sunday, September 30th 2012 Workshops and a city map 18 Sunday services mainly in host parishes (also, Evening get-together = OYAK 20 Lutheran Eucharist in the Cathedral at 10 am and Orthodox Liturgy in Uspenski Cathedral at 10 am) Lunch with the host parish or family Outline and texts for prayers 21 3 pm Farewell prayer in the Cathedral New Year’s Meeting in Rome 24 6 pm St. Thomas Mass with songs from Taizé Partners 24 in Church (Br Alois preaching). 6 pm In English: Mass at St Mary’s Catholic Church (Mäntytie 2)

3 welcome to TAIZÉ HELSINKI 2012!

The patron of the event is the President of what is the Republic of Finland, Tai zé ? Sauli Niinistö. The ecumenical monastic Taizé Commu- nity is located in the village of Taizé, in Greeting from Jussi Pajunen, Mayor of Helsinki France’s province of Burgundy. Its found- er was the Swiss Reformed theologian, Dear Participants in the Taizé International Meeting, Roger Schutz, later Brother Roger (1915 – 2005). He experienced a call to live in Cordially welcome to Helsinki! We are de- and expositions. The Senate Square is a community in which reconciliation is Greeting from Irja Askola, lighted to host the very first Taizé meet- the spot where the construction of the sought between Christians and trust is ing in Finland. Several recent internation- institutions of the new capital started. built up in the midst of the people. Bishop of Helsinki al studies have ranked our city as one of The main venue of the Taizé Internation- The community was formed in the the most liveable places in the world. But al Meeting, i.e. the Helsinki Cathedral, is I’m happy that you are coming to find 1940’s and 50’s. Its membership was ini- Helsinki is, of course, also a great place one of the most iconic landmarks of our stillness, to pray and to sing with us tially Protestant, but from 1969, it included just to visit with a lot to offer. city, and dates back to this time. here in the North. I wish you inspiring Romand Catholics as well. In the 1960’s, In 2012 Helsinki carries the title as I wish you an enjoyable stay in Hel- and encouraging encounters with many many young people began visiting the World Design Capital. Every second year sinki. kinds of people. community. The year 1978 saw the start one global city is recognized for its ac- Taizé is a beloved place of mine. The of Taizé’s “Pilgrimage of Trust”, i.e. ma- complishments in utilizing design in soci- Jussi Pajunen sound of its songs of prayer upholds my jor events in various European cities. Af- etal development. This holistic approach Mayor of Helsinki life and upholds us all. Through Taizé, I ter Brother Roger, Brother Alois, a German, underlines all processes that bring about have learned how struggle and the si- has served as the community’s leader. social, economic and cultural improve- lence of prayer belong to the life of eve- Today, Taizé events are organised all ment. Good design means in our view al- ry Christian. Prayer and silence give the around the world. Over a hundred broth- so better life. strength and space needed to see what is ers from about thirty countries belong to In addition, Helsinki celebrates this essential. They call us to fulfill God’s will. the community. The brothers of the com- year its 200th anniversary as Capital of You are welcome into our midst. munity live solely by their work. They do Finland, with many interesting events not accept donations. Certain brothers live God’s blessing be with you. in some of the disadvantaged places in the world, to be witnesses of peace there, Helsinki, 15 August 2012 alongside people who are suffering. Irja Askola 4 5 GETTING TO HELSINKI

1. By land By bus: http://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/ By train: http://www.vr.fi/en/index.html Local transportation: Participants in the Taizé event receive a 3-day tourist pass for Helsinki Region Travel (HSL). The same pass is valid on buses, trams, metro, commuter trains and fer- ries that operate within city limits. You will re- ceive your pass upon arrival and payment of your welcome to registration fee. The best tool for finding your way around Helsinki is the Journey Planner, found at: helsinki 2012! http://www.reittiopas.fi/en/ Tai zé INFO 3. By air how The Helsinki Airport is about 20 km from down- town Helsinki. www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home The event is designed primarily for REGISTRATION FEES to get You can get from the airport to downtown Helsin- youth aged 15 to 35. The prayer times Participants arriving from Finland, other there? ki on bus 615 to the Central Railway Station (Rauta- and workshops included in the pro- Nordic countries and Germany pay 20 – 35 tientori). A one-time regional ticket costs 4,50/per- gramme are open to all. euros (as much as able). son. A regional ticket includes about an 80-minute The main languages of the event Those coming from other countries and validity period from the time of purchase, allowing are Finnish and English. day guests pay 15 euros. you to make transfers within that timeframe. Arrival is on Friday, September 28th, be- Payment upon arrival on Friday, September 28th, in cash. The Finnair City Bus, operated by Pohjolan Lii- ginning at 10 am in the Helsinki Cathe- kenne, also operates between the airport and city- dral Crypt (Kirkkokatu 18), where par- THE REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES centre. The Finnair Bus runs at 20-minute intervals. ticipants are given a Helsinki Region Its arrival and departure platform is situated in Elie- A weekend travel pass for Helsinki Region Transport pass (HSL: Helsinki, Espoo, lin aukio, next to the Central Railway Station. A one- Transport (HSL), meals and accommoda- way ticket is about 6 euros. Vantaa and Kauniainen areas), maps, a tion through us. A bracelet to function as a programme leaflet and other useful in- pass for the meal tent on Senate Square. 2. By sea formation. From here they are directed Ships arrive in Helsinki from many cities on the to their host parishes. Other informa- A REGISTRATION FEE IS NOT RE- Baltic Sea. Information on Helsinki’s various sea- tion about arrival can be found in this QUIRED IF YOU: plan to participate only ports can be found here: http://www.helsingin- information package. in prayers, Bible studies or workshops. satama.fi/frontpage www.finnlines.com/ www.tallinksilja.com/en/ www.eckeroline.fi/en/ www.lindaline.fi/en/ www.stpeterline.com www.vikingline.fi/index.asp?lang=en 6 7 Tram #9: The tram stop is about 100 m from 4. FROM OLYMPIATERMINAALI the terminal. Travel time to the city centre is (Silja Line) Address: Olympiaranta 1. getting To the about 20 minutes. Get off at the Kaisanie- Open Mon, Thu, Sat 8:30 am – 7:15 pm. INFO mi stop. You will also see the M signs for the Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun 8:30 am – 5 pm. cathedral CRYPT metro. You will be on Kaisaniemenkatu. Climb On foot: Olympiaterminaali is a good km’s walk the long staircase, between the metro ent- from Helsinki Cathedral. Walk along the shore rance and shop Kodin Anttila, to Vuorikatu. Go towards “keskusta” (downtown), “Kauppato- On Welcome Day, Friday, September 28th, The airport bus 615 arrives at Rautatiento- along Vuorikatu, down the hill to the end of the ri” (market square) and “Tuomiokirkko” (Cat- guest reception is located in the Cathedral ri (Railway Square), next to the Central Railway street. Turn left and continue along Yliopiston- hedral) (that big white church). After the mar- Crypt, Kirkkokatu 18. If you come to the cat- Station. The Finnair bus drops you on the other katu until you reach the tall stone wall at the ket square, cross the street (Pohjoisesplanadi) hedral from the Senate Square side, the crypt is side of the station, at Elielin aukio. base of the Cathedral yard, at the crossroads and keep going straight for one block, until you at the back of the cathedral. The event’s sign- with Unioninkatu. Turn left on Unioninkatu, up reach Senate Square and the steps of Helsinki bearing volunteers will also happily guide you C. FROM THE SEAPORTS the steep hill. At the next street, Kirkkokatu, Cathedral. You can walk by the cathedral either to your destination. 1. FROM VUOSAARI – turn right. Continue about a hundred metres on Unioninkatu or Snellmaninkatu to get to the HANSATERMINAALI (Finnlines) along Kirkkokatu and you’re there. crypt (Kirkkokatu 18). A. FROM KAMPPI BUS TERMINAL Finnlines-ships arrive at a freight terminal. By tram 3T: The stop is on the same side Long-distance busses arrive in the basement Upon coming ashore, passengers without a car 3. FROM MAKASIINITERMINAALI of the street as the terminal. When the tram is level of Kamppi. Come up to the first floor, buy a are gathered together in one place and brought (Linda Line) passing by Senate Square, toward the Aleksan- metro ticket from the machine and take the es- to the nearest public transportation connection. It Address: Eteläranta 7. terinkatu stop, press the stop button. Walk from calator that is through the yellow entrance di- is about an hour’s journey from the port to the ci- Open daily 6:30 am – 11 pm. the stop slightly back the way you came to get rectly across from you, back down to the ba- ty centre. Bus #78 goes from Hansaterminaali. On foot: Makasiiniterminaali is about one km to Senate Square and the cathedral. From the- sement level. Take the metro in the direction Along the way, you’ll have to transfer to the met- from Helsinki Cathedral. Walk along the shore re, you can get to the crypt by walking along of Itäkeskus to Kaisaniemi metro station (the ro at Vuosaari metro station. The metro journey towards “keskusta” (downtown), “Kauppatori” the left side of the cathedral, up the hill along first one after the Central Railway Station). Ta- lasts about 20 minutes to downtown Helsinki. Get (market square) and “Tuomiokirkko” (Cathed- Unioninkatu. Turn right onto Kirkkokatu, where ke the escalator up and keep walking straight off the metro at Kaisaniemi metro station. ral) (that big white church). After the market you’ll find the crypt (Kirkkokatu 18). through the underground tunnel. From Kaisaniemi: Take the escalator up square, cross the street (Pohjoisesplanadi) and The tunnel leads straight to Vuorikatu. Turn and keep walking straight through the under- keep going straight for one block, until you 5. FROM KATAJANOKAN TERMINAALI left and continue along Yliopistonkatu until you ground tunnel. The tunnel leads straight to Vuori- reach Senate Square and the steps of Helsinki (Viking Line) reach the tall stone wall at the base of the Cat- katu. Turn left and continue along Yliopistonkatu Cathedral. You can walk by the cathedral either Address: Katajanokanlaituri 8. Open Mon – Sat 9 hedral yard, at the crossroads with Unioninka- until you reach the tall stone wall at the base of on Unioninkatu or Snellmaninkatu to get to the am – 9:30 pm, and Sun 9 am – 8 pm. The termi- tu. Turn left on Unioninkatu, up the steep hill. At the Cathedral yard, at the crossroads with Unio- crypt (Kirkkokatu 18). nal is about 2.1 km from Helsinki Cathedral. the next street, Kirkkokatu, turn right. Continue ninkatu. Turn left on Unioninkatu, up the steep By tram 3T: The stop is on the same side By tram 4T: You’ll see the stop upon wal- about a hundred metres along Kirkkokatu and hill. At the next street, Kirkkokatu, turn right. The of the street as the terminal. When the tram is king out of the terminal building. When the tram you’re there. cathedral is on your right. Continue about a hun- passing by Senate Square, toward the Aleksan- is passing by Senate Square, toward the Alek- dred metres along Kirkkokatu and you’re there. terinkatu stop, press the stop button. Walk from santerinkatu stop, press the stop button. Walk B. FROM THE CENTRAL the stop slightly back the way you came to get from the stop slightly back the way you came to RAILWAY STATION or AIRPORT 2. FROM LÄNSITERMINAALI to Senate Square and the cathedral. From the- get to Senate Square and the cathedral. From Take the metro from the Central Railway Sta- (Tallink, Eckerö Line ja St. Peterline) re, you can get to the crypt by walking along there, you can get to the crypt by walking along tion to the next stop, Kaisaniemi metro station, Address: Tyynenmerenkatu 8. the left side of the cathedral, up the hill along the left side of the cathedral, up the hill along and follow the directions above. Alternatively, Open: Mon – Sun, 5:30 am – 1 am. Unioninkatu. Turn right onto Kirkkokatu, where Unioninkatu. Turn right onto Kirkkokatu, where you could walk about 600 metres, following NOTE: There is construction in the Länsisatama you’ll find the crypt (Kirkkokatu 18). you’ll find the (Kirkkokatu 18). the map in this package. area and the layout is constantly changing. 8 9 the event. The info-point also has a lost and Trams and trains WELCOME: found and a message board where you can There are several tram stops in the vicinity of What happens when I arrive? leave notes in Taizé-style. Senate Square, e.g. trams 7, 4, 3 and 1. The Central Railway Station is within walk- During the event, an emergency number ing distance (see map). IN THE CRYPT (+358 50 313 8049) is in service, which we Thursday, September 27th, 18:00 to 21:00 ask that you use ONLY if you are unable to Busses Friday, September 28th, 10:00 to 18:00 get to the info-point and you are unable to There is a bus terminal for local buses on ei- ther side of the Central Railway Station (Rau- You may end up having to queue for a little find another solution to your problem. generaINFOl information tatientori). Buses to Espoo leave from a dif- bit. At that time, you will: ferent terminal, this one in Kamppi shopping l hear about the highlights of the event, First Aid Meeting point (see map) centre. The basement level of Kamppi also l have a chance to ask any questions that Throughout the event, a Finnish Red Cross You can set a date to meet up with your has a terminal for long-distance buses. are on your mind, (SPR) first aid station can be found at the friends at the meeting point, which is at the l immediately get to know some of the oth- Cathedral’s bell tower in the Info-point cathedral’s south entrance (on the Senate Luggage storage er visitors, (see map). Square side). The meeting point for host fam- l There is no luggage storage available at pay your registration fees in cash and ilies and guests is also at this door. l receive a bracelet, which you will later The emergency phone number in Finland the event, except on Friday in the Cathedral use to get meals, is 112. Number for first aid during the Toilets Crypt. The closest luggage lockers are in the l event is +35840 8013536. Central Railway Station. hear where and how you will be accom- 1. The Cathedral Crypt has a few toilets for modated and receive contact information women and men as well as an accessible Accessibility Bus Parking for your host family, toilet. l receive any necessary maps and the Cathedral: There is an accessible entrance Each group arriving by charter bus must make 2. Portable toilets for the event are on Sen- event programme leaflet, from the crypt (Kirkkokatu 18) into the ca- its own parking arrangements. Helsinki City ate Square. l receive a Helsinki travel card (HSL tick- thedral by lift. Request assistance from the Tourist Information (Pohjoisesplanadi 19, 3. Several toilets for women and men as well et), which you can use to get around all crypt’s verger. phone: +359 9 3101 3300) provides Helsin- as an accessible toilet are located on the bot- weekend on any of the metropolitan ar- Uspenski Cathedral (Pormestarinrinne 1). ki tourist bus maps designed for tour bus driv- tom floor of City Hall (Kaupungintalo, Pohjois- ea’s public transportation (this does not There is an accessible entrance at the rear ers and guides. It can guide you to the city’s esplanadi 11-13). include taxi) and of the church. An assistant is essential. The main attractions and help you to find tour bus l 4. Several toilets for women and men as be offered assistance to begin finding rear of the church is accessible by car. From parking- and washing-points. The map also in- well as an accessible toilet are located in the your host family. there, a movable ramp can be used to ac- cludes the major routes to downtown Helsinki. foyer of the University’s Main Building (Fa- cess the church. “TAPULI/bell tower” bianinkatu 33), as well as in the Porthania Mikael Agricola Church (Tehtaankatu 23). Alcohol building’s lower foyer (Yliopistokatu). This event is completely intoxicant-free. = INFO-POINT Phone: +358 9 2340 6123. A separate ac- 5. Helsinki downtown core is the setting for If you arrive 18:00 – 21:00 on Friday or cessible entrance can be found at the back th the event. The many shopping centres and Languages and Interpretation 9:00 -21:00 on Saturday, September 29 , of the church (on the Sepänkatu side). reception will have moved to the Info-Point restaurants have toilets. Many of the res- The event’s main languages are Finnish and in the Cathedral’s bell tower, the smaller Info-Point and taurants and cafés require you either to pur- English. On Welcome Day, interpretation in- white building just outside the cathedral’s Emergency Number chase something or to pay a fee for use of the to certain of the more widely-spoken lan- main entrance. Signs outside will direct The event’s info-point is open from morn- toilet (usually about 1 euro). guages will be arranged as required. Most of you to the Info-Point. The Info-Point is open ing to evening (Fri – Sun 9-21) and is lo- the workshops will be interpreted either into for service throughout the event. If you aren’t cated in the Cathedral’s bell tower, which Means of Transportation English or Russian. In typical Taizé fashion, able to find either location, call the emergen- has an accessible entrance (see map). Stop Taxi To call for a taxi straight to your loca- different languages will be used at prayer tion, call 010 00700. times during intercessions and songs. 10 cynumber: +358 50 313 8049. in to ask for advice on questions related to 11 general information Taizé helsinki 2012 -activities Bring along port pass for the weekend. Bring along your own seat cushion as well Participants in the event will be accom- as your own sleeping pad, sleeping bag and modated with families and in parish facilities Kirkkokatu towel. If you have a kneeler, you may al- in the metropolitan area. The families and par- so bring it along, but it isn’t necessary. If Crypt/WELCOME ishes/congregations will provide an evening WC you play some musical instrument, you may meal and breakfast each day as well as lunch bring it along as well. on Sunday. All hosts have been told that guests

are bringing their own sleeping bag, sleeping Snellmaninkatu MEALS pad and towel. We hope that as many guests If you have paid the registration fee and re- as possible will have the chance to stop by ceived a bracelet, you will receive all meals their place of accommodation on Friday to included in the Taizé event programme in the CATHEDRAL drop off their luggage before evening. food tent on Senate Square. The food is prin- Host families and parishes/congregations Prayers cipally lactose free. All meals have both a have arranged to host you for two nights (Fri- meat and vegetarian option. Because of the Unioninkatu day to Sunday). You are responsible for any event’s small budget, we are unfortunately not additional accommodations in Helsinki. able to take into account other food sensitivi- See you soon! Maikki Viljanen-Pihkala ties. Keep the drink bottle you receive at meals RAMP [email protected] and refill it throughout the day elsewhere. MEETING POINT The event is in the heart of downtown Hel- VOLUNTEERS sinki, which means that a vast array of cafés In Taizé fashion, our event is built on the and restaurants can be found close to the Ca- strength of volunteers. We need plenty of 1. 2. thedral, just in case you find yourself hungry volunteers for all to go well and to make between meals. The nearest food shop is in Kai- sure that there are enough do-ers for every waste Toilets saniemi, accessible through the metro tunnel. task. We need you! Hallituskatu Meals for volunteers are arranged separate- A volunteer could, for example: ly for Thursday and Friday. More information • sing in the choir 1. Bell Tower / TAPULI is available upon registration as a volunteer. • set up tents and other structures Red Cross First Aid • take care of signs and provide directions INFORMATION ACCOMODATIONS • keep things clean and tidy th Reception is on Thursday, September 27 be- • greet participants and interpret or TENT th tween 18 – 21 and Friday, September 28 , be- read bible texts in their own language 2. Chapel Meals tween 10 am and 6 pm in the Helsinki Cathe- • serve food, etc. Room for silence OYAK dral Crypt (Kirkkokatu 18). After that, it is at Office senate’s square the info-point in the cathedral’s bell tower. The Even on Welcome Day, we will still be giving Media cathedral is the large, white church in the mid- out jobs to volunteers in the cathedral crypt. Room for volunteers’ break dle of downtown Helsinki. The entrance to the Come along and help put together Finland’s crypt is at street level, on the north side of the first Taizé event! Pinja Kaukopinja.kauko@ church. There you will receive information on helsinki.fi your accommodations, directions on how to Music volunteers should register directly get there, a map and a Helsinki Region Trans- with Elsa, [email protected] 12 Aleksanterinkatu 13 open theological seminar: ”The friendship of Morning seminar location: Porthania, Tai zé PII (Yliopistonkatu 3)

& Finland: 9.00 Opening words 9.05 Päivi Linnoinen: The spiritual from Anna-Maija Raittila to today” theology of Anna-Maija Raittila 9.35 Br Alois: The friendship between br Roger and Anna-Maija Anna-Maija Raittila Time: Friday September 28th 2012, Guests: 10.05 break in memoriam 9 am to 4 pm Päivi Linnoinen works as the 10.20 Risto Saarinen: Theology of Love theological advisor to the bishop of (23.7.1928 - 25.8.2012) Place: Porthania (Yliopistonkatu 3), 11.50 Br Matthew: ”Links between Taizé, Helsinki. She is currently preparing Russia, the Nordic countries Anna-Maija Raittila was a Finnish po- on the university’s City Centre her doctoral dissertation on the and Baltic states” et, mystic and reformer of the church. campus, Room PII theology of Anna-Maija Raittila. 11.20 David Lazar: Taizé: She found the ecumenical community Laudate - Hallelu: of Taizé in the 1970’s. The communi- Anna-Maija Raittila has been a Risto Saarinen is the professor Christians and Jews Learning ty inspired her greatly, and she became central figure in the arrival of Taizé of ecumenical theology at the and Praying Together a good friend of Brothers Roger and University of Helsinki. in Finland. Now, after a few dec- 11.45 Closing words Alois. She was a pioneer in opening 12-14 Break and opportunity to attend Taizé spirituality to many people in Fin- Vesa Hirvonen is a university ades, Taizé is already quite well- the midday prayer at the Cathedral land. We remember warmly both Anna- known in Finland. In this seminar lecturer at the University of Joensuu Maija and her life’s work, upon which and an adjunct professor at the Taizé Helsinki 2012 is built. the friendship of Taizé and Finland University of Helsinki. Afternoon talk location: Porthania, PIII (Yliopistonkatu 3) is discussed from various view- A prayer of Brother Alois, points. During the afternoon talk Br Alois is the Prior of the 14 - 16 Free discussion with the guests Taizé Community. and the audience Prior of Taizé: there is an opportunity for more in- “Christ Jesus, you receive Anna-Mai- formal discussion. The language Br Matthew is a brother in the The seminar and talk are open for every- ja in the life of eternity. You overcame body and free of charge. death and you are mysteriously present for this seminar is English. Taizé Community and Taizé’s contact person for Russia. Especially students and people attend- to each one of us. You preserve us from More information: ing the Taizé Helsinki 2012 event are in- discouragement and you fill us with is a rabbi in the [email protected] David Lazar vited. Upon agreement, the faculty of The- hope. So, even with a faith that is very Jewish Community of Stockholm. ology will give study credits for attending little, we dare to say through our lives: the event. “Christ is risen!” 14 15 1. places for the Workshops + THE CATHEDRAL: 9. City tour departure from the Cathedral 11. Taizé songs in the Cathedral 12. Cathedral Chapel and lower meeting room B + 14. Cathedral Crypt (Kirkkokatu 18) 4. + AGRICOLA CHURCH: 13. 3. Café Agricola (Sepänkatu 4) 10. 6. The crypt of Mikael Agricola Church + (Tehtaankatu 23) A 15. Agricola Church (Tehtaankatu 23)

RED DOTS 5. 1. Facilities of Helsinki’s Orthodox parish (Liisankatu 29) 2. The Cathedral Parish’s 8. “Annansali” (Annankatu 14 D) 4. the Auditorium of National Library (Yliopistokatu 1) 5. Fortress (ferry from the Market Square) 2. 7. The parish hall on 7. F Bulevardi-street (Bulevardi 16 B) 8. The Parish hall at Katajanokka D (Kauppiaankatu 8-10 B) 10. (Simonkatu 7) 13. Studium Catholicum E (Ritarikatu 3 B A 4) INFO + USPENSKIN CATHEDRAL YELLOW DOTS A KAMPPI BUSS STATION + B RAYLWAY STATION C LÄNSITERMINAALI D MAKASIINITERMINAALI E OLYMPIATERMINAALI F KATAJANOKAN TERMINAALI C 16 18 SATURDAY 29.9. at 14.30–16.30 (see themap)

WORKSHOPS workshop leader is an expert on Sami cul- The people. Sami the of history and liefs will get to know the unique way of life, be- we programme, multi-faceted a Through 1) (Yliopistokatu the Library Auditorium ofNational Place: Kansalliskirjastonauditorio / 4. for alongertime. sit or moment a for by stop ask.Youcan to wanted always you’ve things the ask and faiths different of people young meet to all.Come to open is Café Interfaith The Place: Café 4) Agricola (Sepänkatu 3. and newfriends. conversation Songs, fun. some have and stories their tell backgrounds different of Helsinki? Youngin people like life is What today? Finnish be to mean it does What 14D) (Annankatu Parish’s “Annansali”Cathedral Place:The 2. onthesubject. versation 29). (Liisankatu rish con- and Introduction Place:Helsinki’sFacilitiesof pa- Orthodox 1. Continental Europe(FIN/ENG/SAAM) The OnlyIndigenousCultureof (FIN/ENG/RUS) and Prayer(FIN/ENG/RUS) TheSamiPeople – TheInterfaith Café(FIN/ENG) Faces AHelsinkiofMany OrthodoxSpirituality other indigenouscultures! and Sami on questions discuss to along ture, an MPhil and an archaeologist. Come concrete means of creating peace. concrete means ofcreating ce of violence in our environment and find presen- the recognise to learn will pants Partici- perspective. spiritual a from as well as action political of and acts ryday eve- of perspectives the from justice and The workshop’s intent is to examine peace (Bulevardi16B) Place: The parishhallonBulevardi 7. stanceforartisticendeavour.tative medi- a find to and acting to approach us in order to develop a fresh and spontaneo- visation through individual and group work We will try out the basics of theatre impro- (Tehtaankatu 23) Place: The crypt of Mikael Agricola Church 6. ky” and “wife carrying”. “mölk- as such sports Finnish traditional of demonstration a forgetting is Included laughter. not movement, and Activity fromtheMarketSquare) (ferry Place: Suomenlinna 5. the Peacemakers (FIN/ENG) It’s theatre!(ENG/FIN) Outdoor Fun!(FIN/ENG) IBlessedare Performance. to Silence From Let’s Go!Actionand the event. The Room for Silence is open throughout Place: 7) (Simonkatu KamppiChapel (open throughouttheevent) 10. explore Kamppishoppingcentre. to get to moment a be will there end, the Chapel.Kamppi and gallery At art modern Kiasma (“Musiikkitalo”), Centre Music ki Helsin- building, Parliament the Church, Temppeliaukio famous the See pace. ly leisure- a at attractions main Helsinki’s Place: Departurefromthecathedral 9. encounters? which humanitynow es religion give to those burning problems do- answers of kinds what And beliefs? and religions of numbers countless has world the that fact the of think we should science? What with together fit faith does how example, For directions. many from challenged is religion which in world a in Christian a as live to is it difficult or easy how consider will we workshop, this In 8-10B) (Kauppiaankatu Place: theParish hallofKatajanokka 8. about Religion(FIN/ENG) Young People’s Questions TheCityTour (FIN/ENG) Faith andReason. RoomforSilence 19 11. Taizé songs (ALL LANGUAGES) They will share perceptions and insights re- Place: Cathedral garding the future of the ecumenical move- Come sing Taizé songs. Open rehearsal. ment. The attendees will be invited to freely engage in conversation with them. In panel What is a Taizé 12. Prayer Beads in discussion Fr. Dimitri Sizonenko, a theolo- Christian Tradition (FIN/ENG) gical advisor to Metropolitan Ilarion Alfeev, Prayer Time Like? Place: Cathedral Chapel and lower mee- Fr. Heikki Huttunen, general secretary of ting room Finnish Ecumenical Counsil, Rev. Dr. During the prayer times, Taizé songs are What is the Roman Catholic rosary? The Tomi Karttunen, theological secretary, OUTLINE FOR PRAYERS sung, the words of which are taken from Orthodox have their own prayer beads; evangelical-lutheran church counsils de- the Bible or from Christian thinkers. The 1. Song what about Lutherans? Come make for partment of international relations. songs are repeated several times over 2. Song yourself a set of prayer beads developed so that the message has time to sink in, 3. Prayer by Bishop Martin Lönnebon and learn its 14. “Praise the Lord, all peoples!” to be better understood. 4. Psalm symbolism. In the workshop, we will dis- The Psalm workshop (ENG only) The Bible readings are followed by a cuss and learn about prayer beads from Place: Cathedral Crypt (Kirkkokatu 18) 5. Song time of silence. During the silence, you different Christian traditions and then Reflecting on Psalm 117 with the chief 6. Bible reading are free simply to be and to feel. The si- rabbi of Sweden and a brother of Taizé. 7. Song spend some time in silence in the chapel. lence is intended not to force thoughts This workshop is a dialogue between Rab- into a specific mould, but to give you ti- 8. Silence bi David Lazar and Brother Norbert. 13. Ecumenism: me to be in God’s presence. The prayer 9. Prayer/Intercessions Land or End in Sight? times also include intercessions and 10. Our Father (in Morning Prayer) (ENG/RUS/FIN) 15. “Indigenous Culture and spoken reflections. 11. Song Place: Studium Catholicum Traditions of North America: At the conclusion of Friday’s eve- 12. Short meditation/Prayer (Ritarikatu 3 B A 4) Young Lakota and Ojibwe Share ning prayer, there will be an opportuni- 13. Songs The workshop will include a panel of Luthe- Their Stories” (ENG only) ty for prayer around the cross. ran, Orthodox and Catholic theologians ac- Place: Mikael Agricola Church On Saturday evening, in Uspenski tively involved in the ecumenical dialogue. (Tehtaankatu 23) Cathedral, we will celebrate an Ortho- dox Vespers service, after which we will have an ecumenical time of prayer in the same place. On Sunday morning, church servi- ces are held in local parishes. The pari- shes/congregations extend a warm wel- – evening get-together come to all guests being hosted in their on senate square area! The 10 o’clock Eucharist at the Cathedral is open to all and will include Taizé calls the evening get-together as “Oyak”. On Saturday evening, Taizé songs and a sermon from Brother th September 29 2012, from 9 pm until midnight, there will be a free-form Taizé Alois. An Orthodox Liturgy takes place at get-together on Senate Square, open both to event participants and to the youth of the city. the same time at i.e. Uspenski Cathedral. The programme includes music, fellowship and light snacks. More information about church services Come get to know youth from over 20 countries! is available at the info-point.

20 Bible readings

Friday, Midday Prayer have this treasure in jars of clay to show Saturday, Midday Prayer prepared in the sight of all nations: a Psalm 86: 10-13 For you are great and that this all-surpassing power is from Psalm 37: 3-7 Trust in the Lord and do light for revelation to the Gentiles, and do marvellous deeds; you alone are God. God and not from us. good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe the glory of your people Israel. Teach me your way, Lord, that I may re- pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he ly on your faithfulness; give me an undi- Saturday, Morning Prayer will give you the desires of your heart. Sunday, Closing Prayer vided heart, that I may fear your name. Psalm 46 God is our refuge and strength, Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Ps. 84: 1-7 How lovely is your dwelling- I will praise you, Lord my God, with all an ever-present help in trouble. There- him and he will do this: he will make place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, my heart; I will glorify your name for ev- fore we will not fear, though the earth your righteous reward shine like the even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my er. For great is your love towards me; give way and the mountains fall in- dawn, your vindication like the noonday heart and my flesh cry out for the living you have delivered me from the depths, to the heart of the sea, though its wa- sun. Be still before the Lord and wait God. Even the sparrow has found a home, from the realm of the dead. ters roar and foam and the mountains patiently for him. and the swallow a nest for herself, where quake with their surging. There is a riv- she may have her young – a place near 1 Peter 3: 10-11 For, “Whoever would er whose streams make glad the city of Ephesians 3: 16-17 I pray that out of your altar, Lord Almighty, my King and love life and see good days must keep God, the holy place where the Most High his glorious riches he may strength- my God. Blessed are those who dwell in their tongue from evil and their lips from dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; en you with power through his Spirit your house; they are ever praising you. deceitful speech. They must turn from God will help her at break of day. Nations in your inner being, so that Christ may Blessed are those whose strength is in evil and do good; they must seek peace are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his dwell in your hearts through faith. you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage. and pursue it. voice, the earth melts. The Lord Almighty As they pass through the Valley of Baka, is with us; the God of Jacob is our for- Saturday, Orthodox Evening they make it a place of springs; the au- Friday, Evening Prayer tress. Come and see what the Lord has Service in Uspenski Cathedral tumn rains also cover it with pools. They Psalm 36: 5-9 Your love, Lord, reach- done, the desolations he has brought on Psalm 104: 1-2 Praise the Lord, my go from strength to strength, till each ap- es to the heavens, your faithfulness to the earth. He makes wars cease to the soul. Lord my God, you are very great; pears before God in Zion. the skies. Your righteousness is like the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and you are clothed with splendour and highest mountains, your justice like the shatters the spear; he burns the shields majesty. The Lord wraps himself in light Philippians 4: 4-7 Rejoice in the Lord great deep. You, Lord, preserve both peo- with fire. He says, ‘Be still, and know as with a garment; he stretches out the always. I will say it again: rejoice! Let ple and animals. How priceless is your that I am God; I will be exalted among heavens like a tent. your gentleness be evident to all. The unfailing love, O God! People take ref- the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.’ Lord is near. Do not be anxious about uge in the shadow of your wings. They The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Psalm 141: 1-2 I call to you, Lord, come anything, but in every situation, by feast in the abundance of your house; Jacob is our fortress. quickly to me; hear me when I call to prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, you give them drink from your river of you. May my prayer be set before you present your requests to God. And the delights. For with you is the fountain of John 11: 25-26 Jesus said to her, ‘I like incense; may the lifting up of my peace of God, which transcends all un- life; in your light we see light. am the resurrection and the life. The hands be like the evening sacrifice. derstanding, will guard your hearts and one who believes in me will live, even your minds in Christ Jesus. 2. Corinthians 4: 6-7 For God, who said, though they die; and whoever lives by Luke 2: 29-32 Sovereign Lord, as you ‘Let light shine out of darkness, made believing in me will never die. have promised, you may now dismiss his light shine in our hearts to give us your servant in peace. For my eyes have the light of the knowledge of God’s glo- seen your salvation, which you have ry displayed in the face of Christ. But we

22 23 Taizé’s New Year Meeting in Rome

The next European Meeting will be held in Rome, from December 28th 2012 to Janua- nd ry 2 2013. The Taizé Community is prepa- TAIZÉ HELSINKI 2012 -Partners ring the meeting together with the Dioce- se of Rome. It will gather tens of thousands Suomen evankelisluterilainen kirkko of young adults for a new stage of the “pil- Kirkkohallitus Pyhä-painopiste grimage of trust on earth” which Brother Kirkkohallitus Ulkoasiain osasto Kirkollishallitus/kasvatus ja perheasiat Roger began in the late 1970s. Helsingin tuomiokirkkoseurakunta Participants from Europe and beyond Helsingin seurakuntayhtymä will be accommodated with families Espoon seurakuntayhtymä and religious communities, both Catho- Mäntsälän seurakunta lic and of the other churches present in Vantaan seurakuntayhtymä Rome and the surrounding region. They Järvenpään seurakunta will be invited to join in pilgrimage to Hyvinkään seurakunta Ortodoksisten nuorten liitto the tombs of the apostles and to the ca- Helsingin ortodoksinen seurakunta tacombs, to pray in the large basilicas Ortodoksinen kirkollishallitus and meet Pope Benedict XVI. Katolinen kirkko Suomessa In the message he addressed to the Kallion seurakunta young people gathered in Berlin for the Keravan seurakunta last European Meeting, the Pope wrote, Nordbuk “The Holy Father wants to tell you of the Lintulan luostari joy he will have in welcoming you next Valamon luostari Joensuun Pielisensuun seurakunta year for the 35th European meeting of Helsingin Tuomasmessu your ‘pilgrimage of trust on earth’. Ro- Suomen kristillinen ylioppilasliitto SKY me will welcome you warmly!” Suomen NNKY-liitto ry Helsingin seudun liikenne HSL http://www.taize.fr/fi_rubrique540.html Painotalo KopioNiini Helsingin kaupunki Many THANKS to all!

Nordic Children’s and Youth Committee – NORDBUK