Photos: Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks Amphitheatre
April 20, 2014
Worshipers enjoy the muted sunrise at the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6975 )
Taylor Worthington, of Denver, tries to stay warm against the cold and wind as people begin to gather for the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_5759 )
Perennial favorite artist Scramble Campbell begins work on his Easter sunrise oil painting during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service was held at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. Campbell, who starts and finishes his paintings during the service, paints the sunrise service every year. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6786 )
Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer raises his fist during an exuberant and passionate sermon entitled "What are you looking for?". during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6237 )
Peggy Woodward, left and her daughter Amy McKinney, right, listen to the sermon given by superintendent Patrick L. Demmer during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Demmer's sermon was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_5891 )
Worshipers pray during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_5881 )
Vocalist Rebecca Gale, accompanied by acoustic guitarist Jeff Wahl, performs during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer gave the sermon which was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_5981 )
Kitty Olson and her daughter Kalie, 10, snuggle under warm blankets as the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014 gets under way. Demmer's sermon was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6879 )
Carey Meinert, left, holds her daughter Lucy, 9, as the two enjoy the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer gave the sermon which was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_7200 )
Destiny Taylor, 5, left, sleeps on the shoulder of her father Pastor D.P. Taylor, middle, as they, listen to the exuberant and passionate sermon given by superintendent Patrick L. Demmer during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Demmer's sermon was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6011 )
Rick Stone, left, hugs Connie Spinelli as the two enjoy the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer gave the sermon which was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_7221 )
Sondra Taylor, right, holds her bible as she stays warm next to her mother Neda Gordon, left, as the two enjoy the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer gave the sermon which was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6032 )
Maxine Weaver, middle, and her granddaughters Zoe Weaver, 10, left, and Aspen Weaver, 7, right, listen to the exuberant and passionate sermon given by superintendent Patrick L. Demmer during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Demmer's sermon was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6120 )
Destiny Taylor, 5, left, snuggles next to her father Pastor D.P. Taylor, middle as they, listen to the exuberant and passionate sermon given by superintendent Patrick L. Demmer during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Demmer's sermon was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6136 )
Peggy Woodward, second from right in red scarf, and her daughter Amy McKinney, right, listen to the sermon given by superintendent Patrick L. Demmer during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Demmer's sermon was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6197 )
Jana Lomax holds her 10 month old daughter Althea while they and her husband Spencer, left, enjoy the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer gave the sermon which was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_7101 )
Thousands of worshipers enjoy the rising sun during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service was held at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshippers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6266 )
Estela Williams middle, hugs her kids Julian, 12, left and Ellis, 9, right as they enjoy the rising sun and the sermon during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. Superintendent Patrick L. Demmer gave the sermon which was entitled "What are you looking for?". The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_7313 )
Easter worshipers revel at the finished oil painting by perennial favorite artist Scramble Campbell which he painted during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service was held at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshippers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. Campbell, who starts and finishes his paintings during the service, paints the sunrise service every year. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_7331 )
Perennial favorite artist Scramble Campbell painted this amazing oil painting during the 67th annual Easter sunrise service was held at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. Campbell, who starts and finishes his paintings during the service, paints the sunrise service every year. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_6310 )
Worshipers enjoy the muted sunrise at the 67th annual Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, on April 17, 2014. The popular annual event, which hosts thousands of worshipers, is sponsored by the Colorado Council of Churches. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post) ( cd21SUNRISESERVICE_HHR_5842 )
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