Easter sunrise service presented by churches

BARKHAMSTED — People of all ages and faiths are invited to witness one of the best sunrises in the state on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 24, when First Congregational Church of Barkhamsted and partner churches will host a sunrise service beginning at 6:30 a.m.First Congregational will be joined by North Congregational Church UCC in New Hartford, United Methodist Church in Pleasant Valley and West Hartland Congregational Church at the Beach Rock Road overlook on the property of the Metropolitan District Commission’s (MDC) Barkhamsted Reservoir and Saville Dam. A homemade breakfast is served immediately following the service at 7 a.m.The Rev. Charles Hall of First Congregational Church of Barkhamsted will open the service, the Rev. Margret Hofmeister of the North Congregational Church will lead in prayer and the Rev. Carl Franson of the United Methodist Church in Pleasant Valley will give the Easter message. The closing benediction will be given by the Rev. James DiQuatto of West Hartland Congregational Church. All are welcome.The United Methodist Church of Pleasant Valley is located on Route 181 near the intersection with Route 318. The Easter sunrise service takes place rain or shine. The service is free but donations will be accepted at the community breakfast for a local charity to be determined by the host church.For more information, call Hall at 860-379-2923 or Kay Page Greaser at 860-543-9096, or visit www.barkhamstedfirstchurch.org.

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