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Princeton University Chapel
EASTER FESTIVAL SERVICE
A SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION
March 31, 2024, 11:00 a.m.
You are invited to rise, in body or spirit, for those parts of the service marked with an asterisk (*)
The hymns are printed in the bulletin.
Prelude Sarabande for the Morning of Easter Herbert Howells
(1892-1983)
Organ Concerto Op. 7, No. 3, HWV 308 George Frideric Handel
(1685-1759)
Resurrection Larry King
(1932-1990)
Introit Now Is the Hour of Darkness Past 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 Deja Wilson
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
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 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)
Reading Mark 16:1-8
When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. And very early on the first day of the week, when the sun had risen, they went to the tomb. They had been saying to one another, ‘Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?’ When they looked up, they saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled back. As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man, dressed in a white robe, sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed. But he said to them, ‘Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.’ So they went out and fled from the tomb, for terror and amazement had seized them; and they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.
Sermon “No Ending in Sight” Dean Boden
*Hymn Now the Green Blade Rises Noël Nouvelet
Pastoral Prayer Dean Thames
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.
The people may exchange the peace with one another.
Offertory Sentence
Music at the Offering Antiphon Eleanor Daley
(b. 1955)
Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing,
My God and King.
The heav'ns are not too high,
His praise may thither flie:
The earth is not too low,
His praises there may grow.
Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing,
My God and King.
The church with psalms must shout,
No doore can keep them out:
But above all, the heart
Must bear the longest part.
Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing,
My God and King.
George Herbert (1593-1633)
*Doxology Sung to the tune of hymn no. 27 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,
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Invitation to Communion Dean Thames
One God be with you.
All And also with you.
One Lift up your hearts.
All We lift them to God.
One Let us give thanks to God most high.
All It is right to give God thanks and praise.
One Holy God, our loving Creator, close to us as breathing and distant as the farthest star, we thank you for your constant love for all you have made.
We thank you for all that sustains life, for all people of faith in every generation who have given themselves to your will, and especially for Jesus Christ, whom you have sent from your own being as our Savior.
We praise you for Christ’s birth, life, death, and resurrection, and for the calling forth of your church in the world.
Gifted by the presence of your Holy Spirit, we offer ourselves to you as we unite our voices with the entire family of your faithful people everywhere:
One Hosanna in the highest!
All Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
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 of creation sings your praises:
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.
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.
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. In the name of God, Creating, Redeeming, and Sanctifying, we pray, Amen.
All Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again!
One The gifts of God for the people of God.
ALL OF GOD’S PEOPLE ARE WELCOME AT GOD’S TABLE.
Please come forward to receive Communion.
You are then invited to return to your seats to keep silence for meditation and prayer.
Music during Communion Ave verum corpus 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 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 Dale Wood
“That Easter Day with Joy Was Bright” (1934-2003)
Andante from Organ Concerto, Op. 4, No. 4 George Frideric Handel
(1685-1759)
This Joyful Eastertide arr. Robert A Hobby
(b. 1962)
*Thanksgiving To be said by all.
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 To be said by all.
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 The Day of Resurrection Lancashire
*Benediction
*Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah George Frideric Handel
Please remain standing. All are most welcome to sing along with the choir. You will find sheet music at the end of each row. Kindly leave it in your pew as you depart.
Voluntary Toccata (from Symphony V) Charles Marie Widor
(1844-1937)
PRINCETON 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, DMA Eric Plutz
Director of Chapel Music University Organist
H. Fitzgerald Robertson II Deja Wilson
Seminary Intern Seminary Intern
Edgar Gomez & Lisa McGurr, Sextons
Patricia Florek, Chapel Administrator
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.
The Office of Religious Life would like to thank the members of the orchestra, the kite flyers,
the readers, and everyone who has given of their time during Holy Week.
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
Mineko Yajima, Deborah Wong, violins
Lois Martin, viola
Chris Finckel, cello
Gregg August, bass
KITE FLYERS
Dylan Bissonette '26
Nadja Markov '26
Valeria Zuluaga-Sánchez '24
The fabric for the processional kites was painted by Juanita Yoder; the kites were constructed by Martin Blais.
READERS
Chris Boateng
Julie Kim ’92
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The offering today goes 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.
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 Patricia Florek - [email protected].
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
TODAY, Sunday, March 31, 1:30 p.m., Murray-Dodge 104 — Hallelujah Easter Sunday Service — A service of exciting worship, inspiring music, and a place of grace where love, hope and faith come alive.
WEDNESDAY, April 3, 5:30 p.m.— Sound Journey — Music for meditation, contemplation, and prayer, offered by Ruth Cunningham, founding member of Anonymous 4 and sound healing practitioner.
THURSDAY, April 4, 12:30 p.m. — After Noon Concert Series — The concerts are free, and all are invited. The performer will be Kyle Ritter, Episcopal Cathedral of All Souls, Asheville, NC.
SUNDAY, April 7, 11:00 a.m. — University Chapel Service —The guest preacher will be Rev. Dr. Maurice Charles, Dean of Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago.
MONDAY, April 8, 8:00 p.m. – Organist Anna Lapwood in Concert — From the Organ at the Royal Albert Hall to sharing her talents with millions on TikTok, phenom Anna Lapwood MBE now comes to Princeton. An engaging artist and a natural communicator, Anna has amassed over one million followers across all social media platforms. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear a brilliant young performer on the grand and glorious Princeton University Chapel Organ! Doors open at 7pm and the concert will begin promptly at 8am. Free admission: no tickets required.
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 8:00 p.m.— Jazz Vespers — An inclusive experience of poetry, music, and prayer, featuring jazz saxophonist Audrey Welber, pianist Adam Faulk, and members of the Chapel Choir.
THURSDAY, April 11, 1:00 p.m.— University Chapel Tour: An Inside Look — Join us following the After Noon Concert for a unique tour inside University Chapel, designed by the renowned Gothic Revival architect Ralph Adams Cram. Learn about the history and architectural features of this 96-year-old marvel, including the stained-glass windows, furnishings, and memorials. Free admission. The tour starts inside the main doors of the chapel after the concert ends.
SATURDAY, April 13, 8:00 p.m. — The Annual Milbank Memorial Concert: Duruflé Requiem — The Princeton University Chapel Choir, directed by Nicole Aldrich, presents Maurice Duruflé's Requiem with chamber orchestra. University Organist Eric Plutz opens the program with Duruflé's masterful Suite for Organ, Op. 5. Free and open to the public. No tickets required.
For additional information, please visit chapel.princeton.edu or call 609-258-3047.