Taizé: A Pilgrimage of Trust
Taizé: A Pilgrimage of Trust is a feature-length documentary that explores how a small ecumenical monastic community in Burgundy, France, has become a global beacon of peace, unity, and spiritual renewal. Set against a backdrop of growing division in the modern world, the film reveals how Taizé—founded in 1940 by Brother Roger Schutz during the turmoil of World War II—continues to inspire millions through its message of reconciliation, simplicity, and trust.
The documentary unfolds through the experiences of its youngest pilgrims. It follows an ecumenical youth group from Dover, Massachusetts, beginning with their departure from home and continuing through their weeklong immersion in Taizé. Viewers witness the teens navigating daily rhythms of prayer, work, song, and communal living. From pitching tents and joining international work teams to standing in long lines for simple meals, the youth encounter the heart of Taizé’s spirituality: a life rooted in simplicity, shared responsibility, and openness to othe…
University Event Topic: Theology. Department / Organization: Aquinas Center. Building/Room: Off Campus. Event Open To: All (Public). Cost: Free. Registration / R.S.V.P. link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taize-documentary-at-the-tara-theater-in-atlanta-tickets-1990746928653?aff=oddtdtcreator. Contact Name: Kathy Kuczka. Contact Email: kathykuczka@gmail.com.
Thursday, July 9, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Tara Theatre
2345 Cheshire Bridge Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30324.
For more info visit drive.google.com. Catholic-Orthodox Community Gathering: "That They All May Be One"
Program Title: "That They All May Be One”: Christ’s Prayer We’ve Been Ignoring for 1,000 Years, and the Reuniting of the “East and West Lungs of the Original Church.”
Program Description: This program will explore John 17:20-23, the First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and the Nicene Creed, from a historical perspective. The joint pronouncements of the Popes and the Ecumenical Patriarch lead us to discuss a metaphor as we begin to imagine how we could achieve the Lord’s prayer on the night before His Passion.
Sponsored by The Aquinas Center's Catholic-Orthodox Initiative.
Doors open at 6:30pm for Happy Hour. Dinner and the program will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Registration is required.
Catholic-Orthodox Initiative: In 2017, the Aquinas Center began a Catholic-Orthodox Initiative, thanks to an endowment by Solon and Marianna Patterson. This Initiative consists of a series of programs and events promoting greater understanding and cooperation between the Orthodox and Catholic churches. Programs and events…
University Event Topic: Religion & Ethics. Department / Organization: Aquinas Center. Speaker/Presenter: Dr. Bill Marianes is the founder and “Chief Evangelist Officer” of Stewardship Calling, a free ministry that inspires and trains churches, clergy, and laity to create the healthy and effective churches using best practices. Bill has been blessed to lead the development of strategic plans for churches, jurisdictions, and ministries that cover over 26% of all Orthodox Christians in America and has delivered training for well over 1,000 churches. His programs and materials are available at … Cost: Free.
Thursday, August 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation, Ballroom
2500 Clairmont Road
Atlanta, GA 30329.
Merton Conference
This program is in partnership with the International Thomas Merton Society.
University Event Topic: Theology. Department / Organization: Aquinas Center. Cost: Free.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Candler School of Theology
1531 Dickey Drive
Atlanta, GA 30322.