Holy Week Contemplative Creative Liturgy - Sunrise Easter Morning
Incorporating Scripture, silence, Interplay, creative practices, and community reflection. These contemplative liturgies honor the rhythm of
Sunrise Easter Takeaway: A Reflection on the Dawn of Resurrection
“Mary went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord.’” – John 20:18
As the sun rises and the light grows, we reflect on the mystery and beauty of resurrection. The dawn reminds us: something new has begun, even in us.
Reflective Questions
What awakened in you during this liturgy?
A sensation, an insight, an image, or emotion?When have you heard your name called like Mary did—recognized, seen, loved?
What was that moment like in your body?What ‘stone’ has been rolled away for you this season?
What has been unblocked, opened, or transformed?What new life are you invited to carry forward into the world today?
How might you embody resurrection in your community?Where are you being sent—like Mary—to share joy, healing, or good news?
Creative Prompt
Draw or write a symbol of resurrection that speaks to you now. It might be a blooming flower, a burst of light, a dancing figure, or simply a word like “YES,” “HOPE,” or “JOY.”
Embodied Practice
Blessing Hands
Rub your hands together to generate warmth.
Gently press them over your heart, your belly, your forehead.
Say:
“This body carries new life. This body is blessed.”
He is risen indeed. Alleluia!