Easter Sunrise Service attendees brave the cold to praise the day at the Royal Gorge Bridge

Easter sunrise celebrated at Harper Cemetery

Members of churches in Harpers Ferry and Bolivar once again made the journey to Harper Cemetery on Easter Sunday morning for a sunrise service. While the clouds denied those attending a glimpse of the sunrise over the confluence of the…

Large crowd 'bridges the community' with 20th annual Easter Sunrise Service

Jubilant singing and reflective prayer sounded from the William Ransom Wood Centennial Bridge Sunday morning, lifting soaring spirits as hundreds gathered for the 20th Easter Sunrise Service.

Easter Sunrise Service attendees brave the cold to praise the day at the Royal Gorge Bridge

The phrase “Do not be afraid” is stated in the Bible 365 times, once for every day of the year. Attendees of the 2025 Easter Sunrise Service at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park took that phrase seriously when they braved recent snowfall and chilly temperatures Sunday. Though the annual Easter service had to be postponed by organizers from its original 6:30 a.m. start time, the choice proved wise as both attendees and the bridge were mostly thawed…