Easter at Red Rocks Photo by Rod Tanaka

The Colorado Council of Churches sponsors the annual Easter Sunrise Service held in the dramatic setting of Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheater. This service is a powerful and joyous celebration of Christ's resurrection.

In 2008, the Easter Sunrise service will be held on Sunday, March 23, beginning at 6:30 AM. The official time for sunrise is 6:58; light will spread down through the amphitheater during the service.

Gates at Red Rocks will open at 4:30 AM. This is an outdoor service -- dress warmly!

People all over the world will be able to access the service and be spiritually inspired as the service will be web-cast live.

The preacher for the morning is the Rev. Dr. David Trickett, President of the Iliff School of Theology.

Music will be provided by Michael Williams and The Eternal Life Choir, with featured soloists Sheryl Renee, Largressa Munnerlyn and Shelly Lindsey, and the Park Hill Brass and soloist Marcia Patterson.

Admittance and parking are free. However, worshippers are asked to bring non-perishable food items to contribute to COMPA Food Ministry at the gates.

An offering is received as a part of the worship service. A tithe (10%) of the offering is given to homeless shelter programs in the state of Colorado. The balance of the offering is used to cover the substantial costs of this annual celebration of Easter.

Ten thousand people gather for this annual for this celebration of the resurrection. For many of them, this is their only exposure to the Gospel. Individuals may support the service by sending a check to the Colorado Council of Churches, 3690 Cherry Creek South Drive, Denver, CO 80209.

Coming from south Denver: take C-470 to the Morrison exit, turn west and follow the signs to the Park entrances.