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First Presbyterian Church partners with churches and music artists throughout the community to offer the U2 Eucharist worship service. Participants have included New Mission Church of God, the Southeast High School Sensations, saxophonist Archer Logan...

 

 

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May I take communion in the Presbyterian Church if I am not a member?
In the Presbyterian Church, all baptized Christians, regardless of denomination, are invited and encouraged to receive the elements at the Lord’s Table, for it is God’s table, and not our own. Communion is offered at five stations throughout our sanctuary for U2 Eucharists.

What can I expect to happen in a U2 Eucharist?
The U2 Eucharist is a communion service that uses the recorded music of rock band U2 in place of traditional hymns. It is lively worship in which we sing along with the music — and sometimes dance. Children love not having to sit still — as do we all! We follow a liturgy that is familiar to many from various worship traditions. You will receive a printed bulletin at the door with the pattern, or order, of worship — so you will know what will happen when.

Am I welcome if I belong to another church?
We are people from many faith traditions joining together for worship and mission in this special ministry. There is no east or west in Christ, and so we honor the many church families in our community: we would like you join us in an ecumenical spirit of worshipping and giving in this service, and to take the message of need out into the world. All funds collected at U2 Eucharists go to alleviate extreme world poverty.

Who started U2 Eucharists?
U2 has been recording for more than 25 years, and the group’s music appeals to several generations of listeners. Many of the group’s songs have messages of justice and faith, and the imagery has inspired many spiritual journeys. An Episcopal Priest, Rev. Paige Blair, is credited with developing the concept of a U2 ministry as a tool for alleviating world poverty as outlined in the UN Millennium Development Goals. Since then, she has consulted with about 150 churches in 15 states and seven countries that have held U2 Eucharist services. Episcopalians for Global Reconciliation now provides resources for the growing movement of U2 communion services.

A Celebration, a song by U2, draws from the Book of Joshua

I believe in the walls of Jericho / I believe they're coming down.

— Joshua 6:20: