PILGRIMAGE OF TRUST Taizé Helsinki 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 & Finland: from Anna-Maija Raittila to today” 10 am Reception and registration for accomodations be gins in the Helsinki Cathedral 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 Uspenski Cathedral (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 Mikael Agricola 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 Nordic countries and Germany pay 20 – 35 THERE? ki on bus 615 to the Central Railway Station (Rauta- and workshops included in the pro- 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.