Event details

Easter Sunday Service, April 17, 2022, 8am - Easter Sunday Service with Holy Communion - Dean Boden will be the preacher. Register in advance through this link for the 8am service.

Easter Sunday Service, April 17, 2022, 11am - Easter Festival Service with Holy Communion - Dean Boden will be the preacher. Free "tickets" though this link for the 11am service. For those unable to attend in person, this service will be live streamed on the ORL YouTube page available through this link.

*All persons, including members of the broader community, are welcome to attend this event if they are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 if over age 12. Registration is required for contact tracing purposes. Starting March 14, 2022, face coverings will be optional in most University spaces, with some exceptions. Details may be found in the Safe Practices section.

The bulletin for the 11am service is below.

Princeton University Chapel, Easter Festival Service, A Service of Holy Communion, April 17, 2022

Please stand for those parts of the service marked with an asterisk*.

Prelude - Resurrection by Larry King (1932-1990); Organ Concerto Op. 7, no. 3 HWV 308 by George Frideric Handel (1685-1759); Sarabande for the Morning of Easter by Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

Introit - Now Is the Hour of Darkness Past by Daniel Pinkham (1923-2006) - Now is the hour of darkness past; Christ hath assumed his reigning power. Behold the great accuser cast down from the skies, to rise no more. Alleluia. ‘Twas by thy blood, immortal Lamb, thine armies trod the tempter down; ‘twas by thy word and powerful name they gained the battle and renown. Alleluia. Rejoice ye heavens! Let every star shine with new glories round the sky! Saints, while ye sing the heavenly war, raise your Redeemer’s name on high. Alleluia. - Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

*Hymn - Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Easter Hymn)

*Call to Worship

One - This is a great and joyous festival day. Come to celebrate the amazing good news.

All - We gather for worship in awe and wonder. The tomb is empty; death is not the last word.

One - Sing songs of praise, for God is good. God’s steadfast love endures forever.

All - God has answered our prayers with salvation. Jesus Christ is alive and we, too, shall live.

One - Open your hearts and minds to the risen Christ. You are greeted by name and welcomed here.

All - This is the day that our God has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.

*Invocation

First Reading - Acts 10:34-43 - Then Peter began to speak to them - ‘I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears God and does what is right is acceptable to God. You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all. That message spread throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John announced - how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power; how he went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him. We are witnesses to all that he did both in Judea and in Jerusalem. They put him to death by hanging him on a tree; but God raised him on the third day and allowed him to appear, not to all the people but to us who were chosen by God as witnesses, and who ate and drank with him after he rose from the dead. He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that he is the one ordained by God as judge of the living and the dead. All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.’

Anthem - O filii et filiae by Volckmar Leisring (1588-1637) - O sons and daughters, the King of heaven and glory has risen from death today. Alleluia! In this most holy feast, let there be praise and jubilation, let us bless the Lord. Alleluia! - Jean Tisserand, OFM (d. 1494)

Second Reading - John 20:1-18 - Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not know where they have laid him.” Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first. He bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there, and the cloth that had been on Jesus’ head, not lying with the linen wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not understand the scripture, that he must rise from the dead. Then the disciples returned to their homes. But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept, she bent over to look into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet. They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not know that it was Jesus. Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.” Jesus said to her, “Mary!” She turned and said to him in Hebrew, “Rabbouni!” (which means Teacher). Jesus said to her, “Do not hold on to me, because I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”; and she told them that he had said these things to her.

Sermon - “Defeating the Power of Death” by Dean Boden

*Hymn - Now the Green Blade Rise (Noël Nouvelet)

Pastoral Prayer

Lord’s Prayer - 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.

*Exchange of the Peace

One - The peace of God be always with you.

All - And also with you.

Offertory Sentence

Music at the Offering - Psalm 118 - Alleluia, This Is the Day! by Brad Croushorn

*Doxology - Lasst uns erfreuen - Praise God from whom all blessings flow, praise God all creatures here below, alleluia, alleluia. Praise God above ye heavenly hosts, Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost, Aaleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

*Communion

Invitation to Communion

Kyrie - Text - Ancient Greek; Music - Russian Orthodox tradition

One - This is the joyful feast of the people of God.

All - Let us rejoice and be glad.

Gloria - Music - Pablo Sosa. 1988 (Cueca dance rhythm)

One - Creator God, We bless you and praise you, you spoke and the Earth was formed. You drew a breath and the sea rose.

All - All of creation sings your praises.

Sanctus - Text and music - Anon, Argentina

One - From the dust of the Earth, you created our bodies. You gave us our senses and blessed us with the power of reason and love. Yet we turned against you and one another.

All - Have mercy on us, mighty God.

One - And so you sent us Jesus, the incarnate one, to show us how to love you. He announced good news to the poor, release to the captive, sight to the blind, and freedom to the oppressed.

All - Through all his life and death, He reconciled us to you and to one another.

Agnus Dei - Music - Kirchenordnung, Braunschweig, 1528

One - Witnessing to that reconciliation, on the night he was arrested, in company with his good friends, Jesus took bread. After giving thanks, he broke it and said:

All - Take. Eat. This is my body, which is given for you. Do this, remembering me.

One - After supper, he took a cup of wine and said:

All - “Drink this, all of you. This is the new covenant, sealed in my blood; whenever you drink it, do this, remembering me.”

One - Remembering Jesus, we ask you to send the power of the Holy Spirit upon this bread and this wine that these gifts may be for us the sacrament of your healing presence among us in a broken and bleeding world. Feed us with your power; fill us with your peace; lead us, reconciled and redeemed, into the world, to work for the liberation and reconciliation of all peoples.

All - In the name of God, Creating, Redeeming, and Sanctifying, we pray, Amen.

One - The gifts of God for the people of God.

All of God’s People are Welcome at God’s Table.

Music during communion - Ave verum corpus by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) - Hail, true body, born of the Virgin Mary, who has truly suffered, was sacrificed on the cross for mortals, whose side was pierced, whence flowed water and blood - be for us a foretaste of heaven during our final examining. The Call from Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958)- Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life - such a Way, as gives us breath - such a Truth, as ends all strife - such a Life, as killeth death. Come, my Light, my Feast, my Strength - such a Light, as shows a feast - such a Feast, as mends in length - such a Strength, as makes his guest. Come, my Joy, my Love, my Heart - such a Joy, as none can move - such a Love, as none can part - Such a Heart, as joys in love. - George Herbert (1593-1633). Chorale Prelude on “This Joyful Eastertide” by Robert A. Hobby (b. 1962)

*Thanksgiving - Eternal God, we thank you for graciously calling us into community with Jesus and one another, and for beginning in us the age that is to come. Grant us courage and send us forth to do the work you have given us to do, to love and serve you as faithful witnesses of Jesus Christ. To Christ, to you, and to the Holy Spirit, be honor and glory, now and forever. Amen.

*Prayer for Princeton - O Eternal God, the source of life and light for all peoples, we pray you would endow this University with your grace and wisdom - give inspiration and understanding to those who teach and to those who learn; grant vision to its trustees and administrators; to all who work here and to all who bear her name give your guiding Spirit of sacrificial courage and loving service. Amen.

*Hymn - Sing with All the Saints in Glory

*Benediction

*Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah by George Frideric Handel

Voluntary - Toccata from Symphony No. 5 by Charles Marie Widor (1844-1937)

The University Chapel is a welcoming community of faith. We gather to sing God's praises, to hear God's living Word, to seek justice, and to proclaim God's love for all people. Every Sunday of every month the congregation is invited to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to Arm in Arm. If you are interested in making a contribution toward Sunday flowers in the chapel as a memorial please contact Liz Powers for details at 609-258-3048. The offering this morning will go to The World Student Christian Federation and the Fellowship of Reconciliation USA. The World Student Christian Federation is an international organization of student Christian movements. From Indonesia to Egypt, Australia to Ecuador, the WSCF supports Christian university students with worship, fellowship, and opportunities for dialogue, travel, and ministries of justice and peace. The Fellowship of Reconciliation is an interfaith peace fellowship leading the charge on today’s most pressing human and civil rights issues through advocacy, activism, and educational programs. It is the oldest and largest organization of its kind, promoting peace and active nonviolence with a diverse membership spanning many religious, spiritual, and cultural traditions.

University Chapel Staff - The Rev. Alison L. Boden, Ph.D., Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel; The Rev. Dr. Theresa S. Thames, Associate Dean of Religious Life and of the Chapel; Nicole Aldrich, Director of Chapel Music and of the Chapel Choir; Eric Plutz, University Organist; Elizabeth Powers, Chapel Administrator; Otis Byrd, Jr. Seminary Intern; Edgar Gomez, Sexton; Lisa McGurr, Sexton

The kite flyers are Valeria Zuluaga-Sánchez '24. fire (red), Grace Matthews '22, water (blue), Mary Davis '22, earth (green) and Sally Jane Ruybàlid '22, air (white). The fabric for the processional kites was painted by Juanita Yoder and they were constructed by Martin Blais. The fabric for the Easter banner was painted and constructed by Juanita Yoder.

Orchestra - Chris Finckel, cello; Beth Meyers, viola; Andrew Trombley, bass; Deborah Wong, violin; Mineko Yajima, voilin

Calendar of Events

All events are in the University Chapel unless otherwise stated.

• Hallelujah Church @ Princeton, today, Sunday, April 17, 1:30pm, Murray-Dodge 104 – A service of exciting worship, inspiring music, and a place of grace where love, hope and faith come alive.
• Hour of Power, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, 12pm, Murray-Dodge 104 – An interdenominational weekly Christian service of praise, prayer, music and proclamation.
• After Noon Concert, Thursday, April 21, 2022, 12:30pm – The concerts are free and all are invited. The organist will be Eric Plutz, Princeton University.
• Worship Service, Sunday April 24, 11am -The preacher will be Rev. Dr. Traci West.

For additional information, please visit chapel.princeton.edu or call 609-258-3047.