John's Gospel mentions Mary coming to the tomb while it was still dark. Seemed to make sense for us to do the same.

Leading songs by firelight does have a few disadvantages - like not being able to see music or words!

First arrivals visit before worship begins at 6 AM.

Cathy's sleeping bag seemed like one of the best ideas of the morning!

Singing a new arrangement of "Christ is Alive" that's our own.

The first Easter in seveal years where it's both warm and dry outside.

Soft breeze, smoke from the torches and fire, and having both moonset and sunrise at the same time. A very meaningful time.

Moonset to the west while the sun rises over in the east: 6:36 AM while we contemplate John 20: 1-18.

Our old friends Thomas and Rosie join us for worship.

K.B. bringing her new drum skills to worship.

Using the fire as a metaphor for the life we gather to celebrate during prayers.

There's always a "back pew" group... even when you don't have any pews and they're almost in the bushes!

The fire caught so well it was almost too hot near it.

Lindsey is almost awake once the sun rises!