ST. THOMAS’ PARISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH DUPONT CIRCLE

Easter Day April 1, 2018

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St. Thomas’ Parish: A People who are sent

In Luke 10, Jesus sends seventy of his followers ahead of him to proclaim that the Kingdom of God is near. St. Thomas’ Parish has begun a similar journey. In the beginning of 2017, we moved out from our building for the next two years. During that time, we will build a new church building which will position us to be better stewards and a resource to our surrounding community. During our construction, we are a church without a building of our own. This has strengthened our congregation and brought us closer together. We are not in the process of not just waiting for a new church building. The people of St. Thomas’ Parish are actively reengaging our city and discovering what God is doing in our midst. Our congregation is partnering with other congregations across Washington, DC. We give thanks to the Universalist National Memorial Church for letting us use this space on Sunday afternoon. We meet at people’s homes, restaurants, and other places across the city. If you want to join us in the mission of discovering the Kingdom of God here in Washington, DC, then we invite you to join us.

Our future church building on 18th Street and Church Street, NW

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Prelude “The Holy City” Maybrick

Hymn “Jesus Christ is Risen Today” Easter Hymn

Opening Acclimation Celebrant: Alleluia. Christ is risen! People: The Lord is risen indeed. Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

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Hymn of Praise Glory to God

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Collect of the Day Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Let us pray.

LMIGHTY GOD, who through your only-begotten Son Jesus Christ overcame death and opened to us the gate of everlasting life: Grant that we, who celebrate with joy the day of the Lord's resurrection, may be raised from the death of sin by your life-giving Spirit; through

Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen. First Reading Acts 10:34-43

ETER BEGAN TO speak to Cornelius and the other Gentiles: "I truly understand that God shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him. You know the message he 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."

The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God

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Hymn “Welcome Happy Morning” Fortunatus Verses 1, 4, 5, and 6

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Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

WOULD REMIND YOU, brothers and sisters, of the good news that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I proclaimed to you--unless you have come to believe in vain.

For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers and sisters at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have died. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me. For I am the least of the apostles, unfit to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain. On the contrary, I worked harder than any of them--though it was not I, but the grace of God that is with me. Whether then it was I or they, so we proclaim and so you have come to believe.

The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God

Sequence Hymn “Halle, Halle”

Cantor sings a verse and then all sing the refrain twice before the Gospel and refrain once after the Gospel.

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The Holy Gospel Mark 16:1-8

Gospeller: The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark All: Glory to you, Lord Christ

HEN THE SABBATH WAS OVER, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint Jesus. 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.

Gospeller: The Gospel of the Lord All: Praise to you, Lord Christ

The Sermon The Rev. Alex Dyer Please observe a moment of silence following the sermon

The Nicene Creed

E BELIEVE IN ONE GOD, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth,

of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven,

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was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen

Prayers of the People Standing

Celebrant: Filled with joy on this royal feast of feasts, Let us pray for the needs of the church and the world to God who raised Jesus to new life.

Leader: For the holy churches of God, Justin, Archbishop of Canterbury, Michael, our Presiding Bishop, Mariann our bishop, Gene, our bishop in residence, Alex, our clergy, this holy gathering, and all the holy people of God. Glory and praise to you, O Risen Christ. For the world and all its leaders, our President, Congress, and Supreme Court, our nation and its people, especially those on the margins of society. Glory and praise to you, O Risen Christ. For all those who minister to those in need, those who are suffering, and those in prison. Glory and praise to you, O Risen Christ. For ourselves, our families, and all those we love. Glory and praise to you, O Risen Christ. For those who are dying and those who have died in the hope of our resurrection. Glory and praise to you, O Risen Christ. That Christ may fill us with the joy and give us courage to proclaim his resurrection to the world. Glory and praise to you, O Risen Christ. Remembering our most glorious and Blessed Virgin Mary, Blessed Thomas, and all the saints, let us offer ourselves and one another to the living God through Christ. To you, O Lord Celebrant: Through the resurrection of your son, O God, you destroy the power of death

and remove your people's shame. By the power of the Spirit, raise us from sin and seat us at the paschal feast, that we may rejoice in the gift of salvation Jesus has won for us. Amen.

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The Peace

Celebrant: The peace of the Christ be always with you. All: And also with you. The people greet one another with a sign of God’s peace and then are seated.

Announcements (see pages 17-19)

Invitation and Offertory Sentence

Offertory Anthem “Don’t Cry” Kirk Franklin

Why do you cry? He has risen. Why are you weeping? He's not dead. Why do you cry? he has risen. Why are you weeping? He's not dead. He paid it all on that lonely highway. And his anointing I can feel. He shed his blood. For my transgressions. And by his stripes we are healed. Why do you cry? He has risen. Why are you weeping? He's not dead. So as you go through life’s journey.

Don't you worry lift up your head. Don't you cry stop your weeping He has risen He's not dead. Don't cry wipe your eyes He's not dead. Don't weep He's not asleep Jehovah He's not dead Don't cry wipe your eyes He's not dead

The Great Thanksgiving

We invite all those who seek God and a deeper life in Christ to receive the sacrament of Holy Eucharist. To receive communion take the bread in the palm of your hand. Eat the bread and then drink from the cup when it is offered to you. If you do not wish to receive the bread and wine but would like a blessing, please come forward and cross your arms with your hands on your shoulders and a priest will provide a blessing.

Celebrant: The Lord be with you. People: And also with you. Celebrant: Lift up your hearts. People: We lift them to the Lord. Celebrant: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. People: It is right to give God thanks and praise.

T IS RIGHT, and a good and joyful thing, always and everywhere to give thanks to you, Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth. But chiefly are we bound to praise you for the glorious resurrection of your Son Jesus Christ our Lord; for he is the true Paschal Lamb, who was

sacrificed for us, and has taken away the sin of the world. By his death he has destroyed death, and by his rising to life again he has won for us everlasting life.

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Therefore we praise you, joining our voices with Angels and Archangels and with all the company of heaven, who for ever sing this hymn to proclaim the glory of your Name:

We give thanks to you, O God, for the goodness and love which you have made known to us in creation; in the calling of Israel to be your people; in your Word spoken through the prophets; and above all in the Word made flesh, Jesus, your Son. For in these last days you sent him to be incarnate from the Virgin Mary, to be the Savior and Redeemer of the world. In him, you have delivered us from evil, and made us worthy to stand before you. In him, you have brought us out of error into truth, out of sin into righteousness, out of death into life.

On the night before he died for us, our Lord Jesus Christ took bread; and when he had given thanks to you, he broke it, and gave it to his disciples, and said, “Take, eat: This is my Body, which is given for you. Do this for the remembrance of me.” After supper he took the cup of wine; and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and said, “Drink this, all of you. This is my Blood of the new Covenant, which is shed for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Whenever you drink it, do this for the remembrance of me.”

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Therefore, according to his command, O Father, We remember Christ’s death, We proclaim Christ’s resurrection, We await Christ’s coming in glory; And we offer our sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving to you, O Lord of all; presenting to you, from your creation, this bread and this wine. We pray you, gracious God, to send your Holy Spirit upon these gifts that they may be the Sacrament of the Body of Christ and his Blood of the new Covenant. Unite us to your Son in his sacrifice, that we may be acceptable through him, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit. In the fullness of time, put all things in subjection under your Christ, and bring us to that heavenly country where, with Thomas and all your saints, we may enter the everlasting heritage of your sons and daughters; through Jesus Christ our Lord, the firstborn of all creation, the head of the Church, and the author of our salvation. By him, and with him, and in him, in the unity of the Holy Spirit all honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and for ever. AMEN.

The Lord’s Prayer

As our Savior Christ has taught us, we now pray,

UR 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. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and for ever. Amen.

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Fraction Anthem The Celebrant breaks the consecrated Bread and after a moment of silence, all sing the antiphon after the cantor.

Celebrant: The gifts of God for the people of God. Communion will be directed by the ushers. Please make your way down the center aisle and return down the side aisles. All who wish a deeper relationship with Christ are invited to God’s table.

Communion Anthem “I know that my redeemer liveth” Handel I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day Upon the earth. And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God.

For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep.

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Communion Hymn “Jesus is Lord of All the Earth” Alleluia No. 1

Sung by all

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Prayer after Communion The following is said by all, standing.

Celebrant: Let us Pray

TERNAL GOD, you have graciously m accepted us as living members of your Son our Savior Jesus Christ,

and you have fed us with spiritual food in the Sacrament of his Body and Blood. Send us now into the world in peace, and grant us strength and courage to love and serve you with gladness and singleness of heart; through Christ our Lord. Amen. Blessing The Bishop blesses the people with the following words The God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the eternal covenant, make you perfect in every good work to do his will, working in you that which is well-pleasing in his sight; and the blessing of God almighty, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be among you and remain with you always. Amen.

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Hymn “Come ye Faithful” St. Kevin

Postlude Hallelujah Chorus Handel Everyone is welcome to come to the front and join the choir in singing

Featuring Guest Musicians:

Deborah Adams - Trumpet David Cannon - Trombone Chris Rehagen - Trombone

Earl Smith – Trumpet

Music donations given in thanksgiving for Cindy Adkins, a wonderful and inspiring Music Director

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ST. THOMAS’ PARISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH DUPONT CIRCLE

Announcements for Easter Sunday 2018

Easter Egg Hunt After Church

St. Thomas’ will host a kids Easter egg hunt right after today’s service - please join us and invite

your friends! Children 9 and under are welcome to participate. Weather permitting, we will

gather on the front lawn for fellowship and food.

Good Book Club launches in Easter

Episcopalians around the world will read the Book of

Acts during Eastertide (50 days) in 2018. We invite

you to join this adventure. Acts picks up where the

Gospel of Luke leaves off and tells the story of the

earliest disciples through the lens of Peter and Paul.

The list of short readings is available at coffee hour.

Volunteer at Christ House Sat, April 7, 4:30pm – 6:30pm

Come volunteer with us! On the first Saturday of every month, St.

Thomas' cooks and serves dinner to the 40-60 patients at Christ House.

If you are interested in putting your culinary skills to work (or even if you

don't cook and want to learn), we'd love for you to join us! Christ House

is a 24-hour residential medical facility for homeless men and women in

the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC located at 1717 Columbia Rd NW. Volunteers meet at

Christ House at 4:30 pm to begin preparing dinner. We are always looking for new volunteers to join our

Christ House family. If you are planning to volunteer this month or interested in learning more, please contact

Laura Sinram (lsinram@comcast.net) or Jennie Allison (allisonjennie@gmail.com).

Still time to join our Refugee Project

St. Thomas’ Parish is excited to be moving forward

with our refugee project. It’s not too late to get

involved! There is still time to get involved. Anyone

who would like to participate but was unable to

attend the training session on March 5 can contact

Dan Costello at dancostello3@gmail.com and

Gregory Zitterkob at gregory.zitterkob@gmail.com.

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St. Thomas’ Monthly Happy Hour Please join us for happy hour on Thursday, April 5 from 5:00 pm -7:00 pm at

Annie's (17th Street between Q and R Streets). We especially encourage

newcomers to join us. We would like to get to know you better.

Parish office closed April 2

Our parish office will be closed Monday, April 2 for the staff

to recover from Holy Week. Our Priest in Charge will also be

taking off Tuesday, April 2 as well. Please pray for our clergy,

staff, and volunteers and all who made these celebrations so

wonderful.

Quarterly Community Conversation on April 15

Part of our tradition here at St. Thomas’ Parish is to have conversations with the

members of St. Thomas’ at least four times per year. All those who consider

themselves a part this community are invited and strongly encouraged to attend

this meeting. We will discuss upcoming events, an update on our building project

and worship space, and ask for input and feedback on a few topics. We’ll meet

at 1777 Church St. NW at 11:00 am on Sunday, April 15.

Purchase faithpalm products online

If you want to purchase products with the #faithpalm Jesus, then visit our

online store at https://www.cafepress.com/stthomasdc. We have yard

signs, t-shirts, bumper stickers, coffee mugs, and much more. Faithpalm

Jesus was designed by our priest and began as construction banners at our

current construction site. They’ve since gained national attention.

Coffee Hour sign-up

Each Sunday we gather as a community after the

service for coffee and light refreshments. We rely on

members of our community to provide some sweet and

savory treats each week. Please continue to do your part

and sign-up for an upcoming Sunday. Dennis Hobb will

be distributing the sign-up sheet or sign-up on our

website.

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Learn more about The Episcopal Church Episcopal 101 is a series for those seeking Confirmation, Reaffirmation

of Faith in the Episcopal Church. It is also a fantastic opportunity for

those seeking formal membership in St. Thomas' Parish or anyone

who wants to know more about the Episcopal Church. Join the Rev.

Alex Dyer for interactive learning about church history, liturgy, prayer

practice, and more. We will meet Sundays beginning April

22 at 1777 Church Street NW from 11:15-12:45.

April 22 - Scripture - What do Episcopalians believe about Scripture? How does the Bible inform our faith

and practice? What is the difference between taking the Bible literally and taking it seriously?

April 29 - Tradition - How has the faith of the wider church shaped our own faith today? Why should care

what people said about Jesus and the Church hundreds of years ago? Why are the Sacraments

important?

May 6 - Reason - Do I have to check my brain at the door to be a member of The Episcopal Church?

Where does my own experience fit into my faith? What about science and religion?

Share, Listen, Connect: Telling your story event On Pentecost Sunday, May 20, after our morning service, we invite you to participate in a session of faith-filled storytelling. We will start with brunch before we turn to listen to the life stories of some of our members. As in past “What’s Your Story?” sessions, as these members respond to that question, we make connections with our own stories, we recognize our differences, and we celebrate the common journey we share. Please join us! For more information contact Bob McDonald at bobmcddc@gmail.com. Thirsting for Economic Justice Thursday, April 12 at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM All Souls Episcopal Church 2300 Cathedral Ave NW

Thirsting for Justice is a monthly series exploring topics at the intersection of faith and social justice. Join us for the April gathering as we reflect on 50 years since the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., launched the Poor People's Campaign. What does the Bible and Christian theology have to teach us about economic justice? The Rev. Kym Lucas, rector of St. Margaret's, leads our discussion.

Thirsting for Justice is co-sponsored by All Souls Episcopal Church, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, and St. Thomas' Episcopal Church. No church affiliation is required to attend. Dinner is included. Admission is free. For more information, email the Rev. Richard Mosson Weinberg at richard@stmargaretsdc.org.

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Vestry

Catherine Manhardt, Senior Warden

Dennis Hobb, Junior Warden

David Swanson, Treasurer

Gregory Zitterkob, Clerk

Jennie Allison, Karen Garlick, Reggie Greer, Bettina Hager,

Bob Moluf, Bob McDonald, and Ariel Vaagen

Staff

The Rev. Alex Dyer – Priest in Charge adyer@stthomasdc.org

Robert Koehnke – Parish Administrator rkoehnke@stthomasdc.org

Cindy Adkins – Music Director cadkins@stthomasdc.org

Stacey George – Accountant accountant@stthomasdc.org

Kimberly Davis -- Nursery Care Worker

Assisting Volunteer Clergy

The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson – Bishop in Residence @BishopGRobinson

Parish Office Hours:

9:00am – 1:00pm Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Fridays

10:00am – 2:00pm Thursdays

St. Thomas’ Parish 1777 Church St. NW Washington, DC 20036

202-332-0607

www.stthomasdc.org info@stthomasdc.org

“As St. Thomas’ Parish we are followers of Jesus, striving to see Christ in

each person, and to be Christ in our community, our city, and our world.”