The Taizé Community is an ecumenical Christian monastic community based in the small village of Taizé in eastern France. A hundred brothers from over 25 different countries bring together the gifts of the Roman Catholic, Anglican, Lutheran, and Reformed traditions to live a sign of reconciliation among Christians and in the entire human family in what they describe as a "parable of community." The community is self-supporting, living by the work of its members. For over 30 years now tens of thousands of visitors, mainly young adults between 18 and 30, have been coming to Taizé annually to share the life of the community for a week of worship, Bible study, work, and discussion. The songs of Taizé and its meditative yet simple prayer style have inspired churches throughout the world. The community has no wish to create a movement centered on itself but instead encourages people to return to their local situations to be creators of trust and reconciliation there.