April 5, 2026

This worship service is FREE and OPEN to the public.

4:45 a.m.–Doors open.

5:30 a.m.–Pre-service worship music begins.

6:00 a.m.–Worship service begins.

6:37 a.m.

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Can’t make it in person or you want to watch later?

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Need information on accessible seating and parking? Click HERE.

Easter Sunrise Service Bulletin

Our Worship Service Leaders

Kathy Escobar, M.A. is Co-Founder of The Refuge, a hub for healing community, social action, and creative collaboration serving North Denver since 2006. A pastor, speaker, spiritual director, and organizational consultant for over 20 years, she is author of several books including Practicing: Changing Yourself to Change the World, Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe is Coming Apart, A Weary World: Reflections for a Blue Christmas, and her most recent, Turning Over Tables: A Lenten Call to Disrupting Power. Passionate about creating safe and brave spaces for transformation and healing in real life, online, and outside, she also is Co-Director of #communityheals–Making Spaces for Transformation Accessible for All–a non-profit organization dedicated to creating free and accessible healing spaces on the water and in the mountains. More on Kathy’s work at kathyescobar.com.

Rev Fernando Rodríguez is an ordained Presbyterian Minister currently serving as Associate Presbyter for Mission in Denver Presbytery. He serves as catalyst and support for the presbytery’s 14 New Worshiping Communities and Mission Partnerships.

Music Worship Leaders

Emerson Rose has been singing since she was two years old and has loved performing on stage from an early age. She made her musical theater debut in 2022 as Molly in Annie Jr., quickly demonstrating a natural stage presence and a strong connection with audiences. Emerson began performing as a vocalist in live music settings, with her first singing gig at Snowpack in Conifer in 2025. Whether on stage in a musical or performing live, Emerson brings enthusiasm, confidence, and a genuine love for music to every performance.

Help Us Share the Hope of Resurrection Morning

As the first light of Easter morning touches the red stone cliffs, believers gather in the quiet of dawn to remember the miracle that reshaped all of history. In the stillness, before the sun rises, hearts turn toward the empty tomb and the promise that Christ is risen indeed.

For nearly 80 years, the Colorado Council of Churches has offered this free Easter Sunrise Service, hosting a sacred moment when worship, creation, and the hope of resurrection meet. Here, surrounded by God’s handiwork, thousands lift their voices in praise, seeking renewal, strength, and the presence of the risen Lord.

We need your help to keep this ministry of hope free and open to all. Rising costs make it increasingly difficult to sustain this powerful tradition, and we are prayerfully seeking $35,000 to ensure it continues for generations to come. Our minimum suggested donation is $10 per person. We’re grateful for whatever amount God places on your heart to give.

As a token of our gratitude, donors who contribute $250 or more will receive reserved seating for two and a reserved parking space. With a $500 gift, you will enjoy reserved seating for four and a reserved parking space. These gifts of appreciation are our way of saying thank you for helping make this sacred celebration possible. Reserved parking and seating are currently on a wait list. Please email Adrian Miller at st***@********es.org to be placed on the waitlist. Please indicate how many parking spots and seats you would like. 

IF YOU MADE AN ANONYMOUS DONATION above $250 and you want seating and parking, you must email st***@********es.org and provide us with your name. Without your name, Red Rocks security give you access to reserved parking and seating.

If this sunrise has ever stirred your spirit, or if you believe in sharing the hope of the resurrection with the world, we invite you to help sustain this meaningful tradition.

Click HERE to make a gift to keep this Easter tradition alive.

A portion of the money raised above our $35,000 goal will be donated to:

We’d love your feedback! Please click HERE to fill out a survey.