These prayers might be used in a variety of settings: Opening Prayers (at the beginning of worship) or concluding collects (after the Prayers of the People); for church websites or newsletters; or in personal, small group, or family devotion. 

Living God, on the first day of the week 

you brought to birth a new creation 

through the glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

Fill us with the hope and joy of new beginnings, 

so that we may share the good news 

of your liberating, life-giving power 

with all the world; 

through Christ our Savior, who is alive 

and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, 

now and always.

Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-8; Luke 24:12 / Years ABC 

Living God, through Jesus Christ 

you emptied the power of death

and gave us the gift of life in fullness.

Now dry our tears and send us out

to tell the good news of the gospel:

Jesus Christ is risen from the dead.

John 20:1-18 / Years ABC

Source: https://pcusa.org/sites/default/files/prayers_for_easter_sunday.pdf