Easter Sunday Worship
A celebration of the Eucharist with the Archbishop of Canterbury's Easter Message.
The Most Rev Justin Welby shares his Easter message of hope and resurrection, in a joyful celebration, live from the stunning setting of Canterbury Cathedral. Members of Canterbury Cathedral Choir, directed by Dr David Newsholme, sing well-loved hymns and anthems. The organ is played by the Assistant Director of Music Jamie Rogers. Producer: Philip Billson
Jesus Christ is risen to-day, Alleluia (Easter Hymn); Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus (Stanford); Acts of the Apostles 10.34-43; Alleluia! Alleluia! Hearts to heaven and voices raise (Lux Eoi); John 20.1-18; This joyful Eastertide (arr. Wood); Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour (St Helen); Thine be the glory (Maccabaeus)
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The Gathering
Hymn - Jesus Christ is risen today Words: Lyra Davidica (1708) Tune: EASTER HYMN
The Dean says
Welcome to Canterbury Cathedral for our Easter Day Eucharist, as we celebrate the Resurrection of Christ, and give thanks for the light, life, and hope that this brings to our world.
The Dean introduces
Prayers of Penitence
Gloria in Excelsis
The
Collect
The Liturgy of the Word
The First Reading Acts of the Apostles 10.34-43
A reading from the Acts of the Apostles.
The Gradual Hymn - Hearts to heaven and voices raise Words: Christopher Wordsworth (1807-85) Tune: LUX EOI
The Gospel 听John 20.1-18
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Motet
The Dean says 鈥淟et us Pray鈥�
Prayers of Intercession
The Liturgy of the Sacrament
The Peace
Let us greet one another with words of peace.
The congregation say the words 鈥減eace be with you鈥� to one another
Offertory hymn - Lord, enthroned in heavenly splendour Words: G H Bourne (1840-1925) Tune: ST HELEN
The Dean takes the bread and wine and praises God for his gifts
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The Eucharistic Prayer
The choir sings
The Dean recalls the Last Supper
The Lord鈥檚 Prayer
The Dean says
As we join our prayers with the Church Universal, so we say,
each in our own language, the prayer that Jesus taught us.
Breaking of the Bread
The Dean breaks the consecrated bread, saying
The Distribution of Communion
Prayer after Communion
The Dismissal
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Organ Voluntary听 听Prelude in E flat, BWV 552i 鈥� J S Bach (1685-1750)
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- Sun 17 Apr 2022 08:10蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
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