Songs From St. Francis: Taizé Inspired Songs to Build Church Community is a collection of reflective, prayerful music designed to support worship, meditation, and communal singing in churches and small faith gatherings. Inspired by the contemplative spirit of the Taizé tradition, these songs emphasize simple melodies, meaningful texts, and gentle repetition that invite participation from the entire congregation. Each piece is crafted to create a peaceful atmosphere where voices can join together in prayerful song, allowing worshippers to slow down, listen deeply, and encounter the presence of God through music. Written by Joseph Glarner, a music educator, composer, and church musician with many years of experience leading worship and directing choirs, this collection reflects a deep commitment to music as a tool for spiritual formation and community building. The songs are accessible for a wide range of musical settings and can be led by guitar, piano, or small ensembles, making them especially useful for parish worship, retreats, youth groups, and prayer services. Songs From St. Francis encourages congregations to rediscover the beauty of shared song, contemplative worship, and musical simplicity. Whether used in liturgy, evening prayer, or quiet reflection, these songs are intended to help communities pray together, sing together, and grow together in faith. The songbook also has an evening prayer service located in the back of the book to accompany the music.