This can be read by a single voice, or the congregation can be invited to speak, responsively, the phrase "Jesus is resurrected."
Jesus is resurrected—
because his message of love, justice, healing, and liberation transcends time and space.
Jesus is resurrected—
because in his story we hear our own stories of suffering and struggle and sorrow.
Jesus is resurrected—
because we need to be called back to love our neighbor as ourselves, called back to see the inherent worth and dignity of every person, called back to fight for justice, called back to hope for a better life.
Jesus is resurrected—
not because he is The Messiah, The Son of God, The One and Only Savior of all Humankind—but because in his time, and our time, and all time, we need hope.
Jesus is resurrected—proving that hope is eternal.
Hallelujah. Jesus is resurrected.