The annual Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Old Sturbridge Village on April 5 at 6 a.m. The service is open to the public.
Seven local faith communities, including The Federated Church of Sturbridge and Fiskdale, will gather at the original Baptist Meetinghouse located at the end of the Common at Old Sturbridge Village.
Also participating in this year’s service are the faith communities from Bethlehem Lutheran Church (Sturbridge), St. Anne/St. Patrick Catholic Church (Fiskdale), Brookfield Congregational Church (Brookfield), Elm Street Congregational Church (Southbridge), Holy Trinity Church (Southbridge), and St. Joseph Church (Charlton).
“The sunrise service is a simple but meaningful way to begin Easter,” said Rev. Cote. “I believe that this Sunrise Service is a representation of Christ’s love for us all. We come together as one body, as the sun rises to celebrate the hope that Easter brings. All are welcome to join us.”
Those planning to attend should enter the Village through the security gate at the top of the parking lot and proceed to the Meetinghouse on the Common. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather.
Food and drink are not permitted, except for bottled water. Old Sturbridge Village will not be open for touring during the event and restrooms will not be available. Guests are asked to leave the Village directly following the service.
Our regular Easter Sunday service will be held at 9:30.