Anglican bishop plans ‘U2-charist’
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 such as “Beautiful Day” and “Mysterious Ways” with special sing-along 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.
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