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Christ is Risen

We say together the words printed in bold.

The Greeting

The minister greets the people and says

Alleluia. Christ is risen.
He is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ:
he has given us new life and hope
by raising Jesus from the dead.

[God has claimed us as his own:
He has made us light to the world.]

Alleluia. Christ is risen.
He is risen indeed. Alleluia.

Opening Prayer

AllFaithful one, whose word is life:
come with saving power
to free our praise,
inspire our prayer
and shape our lives
for the kingdom of your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Prayers of Penitence

Jesus Christ, risen Master and triumphant Lord,
we come to you in sorrow for our sins,
and confess to you our weakness and unbelief.

We have lived by our own strength,
and not by the power of your resurrection.
In your mercy, forgive us.
AllLord, hear us and help us.

We have lived by the light of our own eyes,
as faithless and not believing.
In your mercy, forgive us.
AllLord, hear us and help us.

We have lived for this world alone,
and doubted our home in heaven.
In your mercy, forgive us.
AllLord, hear us and help us.

May the God of love and power
forgive you and free you from your sins,
heal and strengthen you by his Spirit,
and raise you to new life in Christ our Lord.
AllAmen.

The Collect

Reading(s)

After each reading this response may be used

This is the word of the Lord.
AllThanks be to God.

Sermon

Affirmation of Faith

This affirmation of faith may be used

Let us declare our faith
in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.

AllChrist died for our sins
in accordance with the Scriptures;
he was buried;
he was raised to life on the third day
in accordance with the Scriptures;
afterwards he appeared to his followers,
and to all the apostles:
this we have received,
and this we believe.
Amen.

cf 1 Corinthians 15.3-7

Hymn

Prayers of Intercession

This response may be used

Jesus, Lord of life:
Allin your mercy, hear us.

The Lord's Prayer

Gathering our prayers and praises into one,
let us pray with confidence as our Saviour taught us.

AllOur Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Forgive us our sins
as we forgive those who sin against us.
Lead us not into temptation
but deliver us from evil.
For the kingdom, the power,
and the glory are yours
now and for ever.
Amen.

Gloria in Excelsis

AllGlory to God in the highest,
and peace to his people on earth.

Lord God, heavenly King,
almighty God and Father,
we worship you, we give you thanks,
we praise you for your glory.

Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father,
Lord God, Lamb of God,
you take away the sin of the world:
have mercy on us;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father:
receive our prayer.

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.

Praise

Alleluia. Christ is risen.
AllHe is risen indeed. Alleluia.
Praise the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
AllHe has given us new life and hope.
He has raised Jesus from the dead.
God has claimed us as his own.
AllHe has brought us out of darkness.
He has made us light to the world.
Alleluia. Christ is risen.
AllHe is risen indeed. Alleluia.

The Peace

The risen Christ came and stood among his disciples
and said 'Peace be with you'.
Then were they glad when they saw the Lord.

The peace of the Lord be always with you
Alland also with you.

All may exchange a sign of peace.

Copyright acknowledgment (where not indicated below):

Greeting (Resurrection) © 1975 Augsburg Fortress (Adapted)

Confession (Resurrection, Heaven, Glory, Transfiguration, Death © Mrs B. Perry / Jubilate Hymns (Adapted)