Alleluia! Christ is risen.The Lord is Risen indeed. Alleluia.

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THE DAY OF THE RESURRECTION:

EASTER

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PRELUDES

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Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals

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All stand to sing

HYMN IN PROCESSION Jesus Christ is risen today

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THE WORD OF GOD

THE EASTER ACCLAMATION

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People The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia. Alleluia.

We pray together Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, and from you no secrets are hid:

Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may

perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.

All remain standing to sing the GLORIA

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All remain standing for the

COLLECT OF THE DAY

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People And also with you. Presider

The presider says the following prayer which sets forth the theme of today’s celebration.

Presider

All are seated for the reading of the

FIRST LESSON

Lector Isaiah 65:17-25

Lector

People Thanks be to God.

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All remain seated for

PSALM 118 The choir sings the antiphon; we repeat it. The choir sings the verses; we sing the antiphon when indicated.

Antiphon

Antiphon

Antiphon

All remain seated for the reading of the

SECOND LESSON

Lector 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Lector

People Thanks be to God.

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During the Alleluia, the Gospel is carried into the midst of the people. All turn to face the Gospel to sing the

ALLELUIA

All sing the Alleluia through twice.

All remain standing for the proclamation of

THE GOSPEL Luke 24:1-12

Gospeller

People Glory to you, Lord Christ.

Gospeller

People Praise to you, Lord Christ.

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All remain standing to sing the

HYMN AFTER THE GOSPEL Come, ye faithful, raise the strain

THE SERMON

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After a period of silence, all stand to say

THE NICENE CREED

We believe in one God,

the Father, the Almighty,

maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is, seen and unseen.

We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,

the only Son of God,

eternally begotten of the Father,

God from God, Light from Light,

true God from true God,

begotten, not made,

of one Being with the Father;

through him all things were made.

For us and for our salvation

he came down from heaven:

was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary

and became truly human.

For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate;

he suffered death and was buried.

On the third day he rose again

in accordance with the Scriptures;

he ascended into heaven

and is seated at the right hand of the Father.

He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,

and his kingdom will have no end.

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,

who proceeds from the Father,*

with the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified,

who has spoken through the Prophets.

We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.

We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.

We look for the resurrection of the dead,

and the life of the world to come. Amen.

All remain standing for the

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE

Leader

People in your mercy hear us.

Leader

People in your mercy hear us.

Leader

People in your mercy hear us.

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Leader

(Pray your own petitions.)

People in your mercy hear us.

Leader

(Pray your own petitions.)

People in your mercy hear us, accept our prayers, and be with us always. Amen.

The Presider the bids

THE PEACE

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People And also with you.

The People greet one another in the name of Christ.

The Presider greets the congregation and bids us welcome.

THE HOLY COMMUNION

All are seated while the bread and wine are presented to the Altar. The ushers receive the people’s offerings.

THE OFFERING

ANTHEM Most glorious Lord of life

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All stand to sing this hymn while the ushers present the people’s offerings.

PRESENTATION HYMN

THE GREAT THANKSGIVING Eucharistic Prayer I from Enriching our Worship

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THE SANCTUS

The Presider continues

Presider and People Christ has died.

Christ is risen

Christ will come again.

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The Presider continues

People AMEN.

THE LORD’S PRAYER

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All Our Father, who art in heaven,

hallowed be thy Name,

thy kingdom come,

thy will be done,

on earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those

who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom,

and the power, and the glory,

for ever and ever. Amen.

THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD The consecrated bread is broken. Then all sing

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THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION

The Presider continues

THE ADMINISTRATION OF COMMUNION

All who love God and are drawn to Jesus are welcome to receive Holy Communion. You do not need to be a member of

this or any other church. This is a feast of God’s bounty, and all are invited. Come forward by the center aisle. You may

receive from the ministers who are standing on the pulpit side of the chancel steps, or from the ministers at the Altar rail. To receive the bread, place your hands outstretched palms up. To receive the chalice, hold it at its base and guide it to

your lips. If you would prefer to receive a blessing instead of communion, please cross your arms across your chest; a priest will say a prayer with you. The chalice in front of the pulpit contains non-alcoholic wine; to receive a gluten-free wafer

please proceed to the communion rail and speak directly to the priest.

COMMUNION ANTHEM The Easter Song of Praise

COMMUNION HYMN “Welcome, happy morning!” age to age shall say

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MUSIC DURING COMMUNION Contrapunctus 1

All stand to say the

POSTCOMMUNION PRAYER

Presider

All Loving God,

we give you thanks for restoring us in your image

and nourishing us with spiritual food

in the Sacrament of Christ’s Body and Blood.

Now send us forth a people, forgiven, healed, renewed;

that we may proclaim your love to the world and

continue in the risen life of Christ our Savior. Amen.

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The presider says the

BLESSING FOR EASTER DAY

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People Amen.

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People Amen.

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People Amen.

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People Amen.

THE DISMISSAL

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People Thanks be to God. Alleluia! Alleluia!

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HYMN IN PROCESSION Christ is Alive! Let Christians sing

VOLUNTARY My Spirit Be Joyful

Following the 9:00am worship service all are invited to enjoy our Easter reception in Hadley Hall.

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Our Life Together Special Thanks

Easter Memorial Flowers

Help Deliver an Easter Plant

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Ministers in Today’s Worship Presider and Preacher

Assisting Clergy

Verger

Lay Eucharistic Ministers

Acolytes

Lector

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Greeters