U2charist

Tomorrow night is the beginning of our 2007 Kick-Off for Fourth Church Youth. We're starting off with a bang by hosting a U2charist in the Fourth Church sanctuary from 7:00 to 8:30 pm.

What's a U2charist? It's a communion service with U2 music. The idea was developed by Sarah Dylan Breuer in the Episcopal church and the first U2charist was held in Baltimore, Maryland in 2004. It has since grown into a worldwide phenomenon. Services such as this lift up social justice themes and promote the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, a cause championed by U2 and Bono, especially through his One Campaign. U2 gives permission for their music to be used in worship services like this as long as all the money collected through offerings is given to organizations furthering the Millennium Development Goals. Tomorrow's offering will be given to the PC(USA)’s Self-Development of People ministry.

To say the least, this will be a new and unique worship service at Fourth Church and I hope many people will come out to experience it.

Youth will help lead worship.

Live U2 music will be provided by the incredible Chicago-based U2 tribute band, Elevation.

God will be praised.

Bread will be broken.

I can't wait for this service and I'm looking forward to reporting and reflecting about it here on this blog.

For a taste of what's to come, check out this video: