Lee University will open its U-Church season this Sunday, Sept.
16, with three-time GRAMMY Award nominated Leeland. 

Since its 2006 debut album “Sound of Melodies,” progressive
worship band Leeland has become one of the most important voices in
a new generation of worship music. The Baytown, Tex., group is
composed of brothers Leeland and Jack Mooring, their sister,
Shelly, and drummer Mike Smith.

Known for its passion-filled experience, the band’s fourth and
newest album, “The Great Awakening,” stirs a fresh desire for
personal and worldwide worship revival and found its inception
within the ministries of theologian John Edwards and Salvation Army
founder William Booth.

“A lot of those guys our parents talked about-Edwards, Booth,
and later the British evangelist Smith Wigglesworth-reached out to
God in ways we’re not seeing now in America. And that’s part of
what spurred many of our songs,” said Jack Mooring. “It’s the idea
of asking God to wake us up; wake up our nation; wake up the church
to receive the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.”

The group continues its spirit of revival through touring. Jack
continues, “A big part of our heart is to invest in people in each
city.”

Leeland uniquely blends Coldplay creativity and Hillsong heart,
creating a worship revival experience in itself. Said of Leeland,
Allmusic sees “amazing songwriting maturity” (“Sound of Melodies,”
2006), “everything that is right in CCM” (“Opposite Way,” 2008),
and “a truly transcendent experience” (“Love Is on the Move,”
2009).

In a recent interview, Leeland Mooring shared, “Our mission is
to see our generation completely on fire with the gospel of Jesus
Christ. It’s not just speaking about God, but acting out in their
faith.”

For more information on Leeland visit: http://leelandonline.com.

U-Church is a free, non-ticketed event designed as a service for
students, alumni and friends from the community.

For more information about this or other U-Church events, please
contact Amanda Gilkeson at [email protected] or
423-614-8347.

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