- Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostFrancesca Bonomo dances as C2 Mass Choir performs during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.
![Three large crosses grace the stage during the 78th annual...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThree large crosses grace the stage during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Amelia Luna, left, and her nieces Catalina and Lucia Luna...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAmelia Luna, left, and her nieces Catalina and Lucia Luna and her sister Gloria Salazar take part in the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Hannah Woodhouse brought her dog Juniper to attend the 78th...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostHannah Woodhouse brought her dog Juniper to attend the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Red Rocks artist Scramble Campbell works on a live painting...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostRed Rocks artist Scramble Campbell works on a live painting during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Xavier Flores listens to the music as the sun begins...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostXavier Flores listens to the music as the sun begins to rise during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Allie Caleb watches as the sun rises during the 78th...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAllie Caleb watches as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Kendall Nusbaum, second from left and her mother Becky take...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKendall Nusbaum, second from left and her mother Becky take part in the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Precious Kelly sings with other members of the C2 Mass...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPrecious Kelly sings with other members of the C2 Mass Choir during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Three large crosses grace the stage during the 78th annual...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThree large crosses grace the stage during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Katie and Michael Welker embrace as they wait for the...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKatie and Michael Welker embrace as they wait for the sun to rise during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![People watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![The skyline of Denver can be seen to the East...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe skyline of Denver can be seen to the East as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Andrew Turse and Haily Stein listen to the music as...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAndrew Turse and Haily Stein listen to the music as the sun begins to rise during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Reverend Dr. Steven Van Ostran gives the sermon for the...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostReverend Dr. Steven Van Ostran gives the sermon for the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Dawn Jones sings with other members of the C2 Mass...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostDawn Jones sings with other members of the C2 Mass Choir during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Bassist Keith Askins performs with other members of the C2...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBassist Keith Askins performs with other members of the C2 Mass Choir performs during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![People watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![People watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople watch as the sun rises during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![Yubi Umila Bond and her husband Kyrique listen to the...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostYubi Umila Bond and her husband Kyrique listen to the music of the C2 Mass Choir during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![The sun rises and warms the crowd during the 78th...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe sun rises and warms the crowd during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![People are lit by the rising sun as they take...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople are lit by the rising sun as they take part in the the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![People are lit by the rising sun as they take...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople are lit by the rising sun as they take part in the the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![People are lit by the rising sun as they take...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostPeople are lit by the rising sun as they take part in the the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![A large cross worn by Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni reflects...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostA large cross worn by Bishop Meghan Johnston Aelabouni reflects the sun during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.![The sun rises and warms the crowd during the 78th...]()
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe sun rises and warms the crowd during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.
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Francesca Bonomo dances as C2 Mass Choir performs during the 78th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on April 20, 2025.
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By Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
UPDATED:
The 78th annual Easter sunrise service was held at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado on the morning of April 20, 2025. The annual event was attended by thousands and is sponsored each year by the Colorado Council of Churches. Members of the C2 Mass Choir performed and the sermon was given by Reverend Dr. Steven Van Ostran.
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