Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople are bundled up as they wait for the service to begin during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison. This is the first time services have been held since 2019 after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. The services are put on by the Colorado Council of Churches. Vocalist Sheryl Renee performed pre-service music. Reverend Dr. John J. Yu gave the sermon entitled "New Life." Yu serves at the lead pastor of Time Light Community Church in Aurora. The Blood Brothers played before and after the service as well as playing the offertory.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople look over the city lights as they take part in the the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe sky starts to lighten as thousands of people take their seats at Red Rocks during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostErin Gier, of Nashville, Tennessee, listens to music during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPiper, a 13 month old Labrador puppy, sits between the legs of her owner Moriah Hopkins as the duo take part in the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKeshia and Ishmael Johnson are bundled as they listen to music during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNatalie Laursen hugs her stepson Logan Cameron, 6, as they try to stay warm during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostIsabella Presley, 11, keeps warm under a blanket during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people fill the seats at Denver's Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre for Easter sunrise services on April 17, 2022.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople listen during the sermon during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe sky starts to lighten as thousands of people take part in the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCarri Tedstrom, left, and her daughter Anna Tedstrom, stay warm with crocheted head pieces made by Anna as they take part in the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRebecca Amann, standing right right, and Hunter Grabowski, center, watch the sun rise on the horizon during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMyles Baker, center, and his friend Kyle Emge, right, take part in the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA woman raises her hand to the music during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostReverend Dr. John J. Yu gives his sermon entitled "New Life" during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostUkrainian family Vasily Maksimov, left, his wife Victoria, their kids from left to right Samuel, 10, Avel, 6 and Alek, 4 and Victoria's sister Natalie Babrykin, take part in the services at the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThousands of people watch as the sun rises during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostReleased doves fly above the crowd taking part in the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA couple take a selfie after the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison.
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People are bundled up as they wait for the service to begin during the 75th annual Easter Sunrise service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison. This is the first time services have been held since 2019 after a two year hiatus due to the pandemic. The services are put on by the Colorado Council of Churches. Vocalist Sheryl Renee performed pre-service music. Reverend Dr. John J. Yu gave the sermon entitled "New Life." Yu serves at the lead pastor of Time Light Community Church in Aurora. The Blood Brothers played before and after the service as well as playing the offertory.
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Thousands of people attended the 75th annual Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre on April 17, 2022 in Morrison. It’s the first time services have been held since 2019 after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
The services are put on by the Colorado Council of Churches. Vocalist Sheryl Renee performed pre-service music and Reverend Dr. John J. Yu gave the sermon entitled “New Life.” Yu serves at the lead pastor of Time Light Community Church in Aurora. The Blood Brothers played before and after the service as well as playing the offertory.
