A church was lit up all ‘Yellow’ during a candlelit concert when 500 visitors enjoyed a classical tribute to a chart topping band.
Coldplay by Candlelight took place at St Mary and St Nicolas Church in Spalding. It was organised by Lumos, who host candlelit concerts across the UK.
The well-attended event had three sittings of musical arrangements of Coldplay songs in a magical acoustic setting performed by a string trio.
Coldplay by Candlelight at St Mary and Nicolas Church, Spalding. PHOTO: CHRIS LOWNDES
Newly inducted vicar the Rev Robert Parker-McGee said: “It was beautiful.
“It made the church look and sound amazing.
“It was a delight to work with Lumos who specialise in candle concerts in church-like settings.”
Coldplay by Candlelight at St Mary and Nicolas Church, Spalding. PHOTO: CHRIS LOWNDES
Songs in the repertoire included hits by the band featuring arrangements of Clocks, Paradise, Viva La Vida, Yellow and The Scientist.
Mr Parker-McGee, said: “It was good to see how well it worked.
“It is part of our longer term vision to get the church used more by the local community in all kinds of ways.
Coldplay by Candlelight at St Mary and Nicolas Church, Spalding. PHOTO: CHRIS LOWNDES
“The church is the most significant heritage building in the town and we are trying more to use it for external events.”
A small events team at the church helped man the bars during the concert and provided refreshments.
The vicar and his family are settling well into the area and the congregation is growing in numbers and diversity.
Reverend Robert Parker-McGee was inducted as the church’s vicar ten weeks ago, PHOTO: SUPPLIED
He said: “We love it here.
“The church community has been really good to us.
St Mary and St Nicolas Church in Spalding. PHOTO: SUPPLIED
“We are seeing an increase in congregations each week which are becoming more eclectic.”
Proceeds from the concert will help with the church funds.
Rev Parker-McGee added: “We are needing to look forward and inspire some positivity for the future of the building.
“It is true to say that the church has been treading water for a long time.
“Bridging the deficit is always a challenge and there is a lot to be done.”
For further details visit St Mary and St Nicolas Spalding on Facebook.
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