'U2-charist' to Elevate English Church Service

 

 

'U2-charist' to Elevate English Church Service

Reuters

LONDON (Jan. 29) - For Anglicans who still haven't found what they're looking for, the Church of England is staging its first "U2 -charist" communion service -- replacing hymns with hit songs by the Irish supergroup.

 

 

"Rock music can be a vehicle of immense spirituality," said Bishop of Grantham Timothy Ellis, announcing plans for the unique service in the central English town of Lincoln in May.

A live band is to play U2  classics like "Beautiful Day" and "Mysterious Ways" with special singalong lyrics displayed on a giant screen. Seating for the 500-strong congregation is to be re-arranged so everyone can dance and wave their hands.

The service is to focus on the Millennium development goals -- U2 's lead singer Bono  is a leading promoter of the targets to alleviate world poverty.