Post by Boatman on Feb 3, 2007 16:53:12 GMT
LONDON (Reuters) (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.
"Come on Dougal, if we are going to ask Bono for a support slot, we have to do better than this!"
Article here:
news.aol.com/entertainment/music/articles/_a/u2-charist-to-elevate-english-church/20070129094609990001
"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.
"Come on Dougal, if we are going to ask Bono for a support slot, we have to do better than this!"
Article here:
news.aol.com/entertainment/music/articles/_a/u2-charist-to-elevate-english-church/20070129094609990001