Worship On Easter Sunday
Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General EditorEaster Sunday is a Sunday for witness. This is a Sunday when the wholw church gathers for worship and when nominal Christians or non-Christians may attend worship services. Thus, worship on Easter Sunday must clearly announce the power of Christ's victory over sin and death. The following entries include several suggestions for proclaiming that Good News to the world.
Lectionary Reading For Easter Sunday
The following are the recommended readings for Easter Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary.
A Traditional Easter (pascha) Service
The following service is a creative adaptation of the traditional pattern and texts for worship on Easter. It will be of particular help for those who plan more formal Easter worship. For Christians in nonliturgical churches, the commentary included with this service will provide a guide to thoughtful planning.
A Convergence Easter Service
The service below is intended to be used as a guideline for the congregation that desires to bring together traditional and contemporary styles of worship. Adapt to local usage and style during the Easter (Pascha) season.
A Litany Of The Resurrection
This litany may be used on Easter day or on any of the Sundays of Easter.
An Easter Proclamation Of Faith
This proclamation of faith may be used in response to the sermon on Easter Day or on any of the Easter Sundays.
An Easter Drama
Below is an ancient play, Quem quaeritis? (Whom do you seek?), that was traditionally performed on Easter Sunday. It can be used in this form or altered to suit the talents or needs of your congregation.
Lectionary Reading For Easter Sunday
The following are the recommended readings for Easter Sunday in the Revised Common Lectionary.
A Traditional Easter (pascha) Service
The following service is a creative adaptation of the traditional pattern and texts for worship on Easter. It will be of particular help for those who plan more formal Easter worship. For Christians in nonliturgical churches, the commentary included with this service will provide a guide to thoughtful planning.
A Convergence Easter Service
The service below is intended to be used as a guideline for the congregation that desires to bring together traditional and contemporary styles of worship. Adapt to local usage and style during the Easter (Pascha) season.
A Litany Of The Resurrection
This litany may be used on Easter day or on any of the Sundays of Easter.
An Easter Proclamation Of Faith
This proclamation of faith may be used in response to the sermon on Easter Day or on any of the Easter Sundays.
An Easter Drama
Below is an ancient play, Quem quaeritis? (Whom do you seek?), that was traditionally performed on Easter Sunday. It can be used in this form or altered to suit the talents or needs of your congregation.
Traditional Opening Prayers For The Season Of Easter
The prayers below, some of which are based on centuries-old texts, express the themes of Easter (Pascha) worship. Adapt these prayers to local usage and style.
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