Community Corner
Easter Sunday Service Guide
There are plenty of options in Mount Helix, Casa de Oro and Spring Valley where you and your family can celebrate Easter Sunday.
For those of the Christian faith, Easter is a celebration of the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Celebration turns to sorrow on Good Friday, marking the crucifixion of Jesus. Two days later, joy is restored with Easter Sunday, the day Christians believe Jesus triumphed over death and was resurrected, offering eternal life to all.
Locally, one of the longstanding traditions is an Easter Sunrise Service atop Mount Helix in the Nature Park and Amphitheatre. The first service was held there in 1917. This year is the 94th such service that will be held, and in La Mesa will host it. This is the second time Calvary Chapel has had the honor; the first was in 2000.
Pastor Dave Riley said that the church is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The church has done other sunrise services before at other locations, but few are as enjoyed as much as those atop Mount Helix.
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"It certainly is beautiful there," he said. "We will be there rain or shine, proclaiming the message that He is risen."
The worship, which is provided by Calvary Church's worship team, will begin at 6:30 a.m. The Easter message, entitled "The Tomb Is Empty," will begin at 7 a.m. Parking and shuttle service will be available at The Brigantine Restaurant, the San Miguel Fire District station at 10105 Vivera Dr., and at Grossmont Center.
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The church will also hold an Easter Service at 10 a.m. at its home location at 7525 El Cajon Blvd.
If you're looking for a place of worship that won't involve waking up before the chickens, Casa de Oro and Spring Valley offer many from which to choose. We’ve compiled a list of local churches with some of the basic information you need to know if you would like to attend. Click on the name of the church to find out more about what it offers.
Worship service: 10 a.m.—Resurrection Sunday, Baby Dedication, Communion and Choir Special.
Child care available: Yes
Pastor: Greg Stephens
Worship service: 6 a.m. outdoor sunrise service with continental breakfast; 10 a.m. service with special music.
Child care available: Yes
Pastor: Randy Yenter
Traditional worship service, 8 a.m.; contemporary worship, 10:45 a.m.
Child care available: Yes
Pastor: N/A
Traditional worship, 8:30 a.m.; contemporary worship, 10 a.m.; informal worship, 11:30 a.m.
Child care: Yes
Pastor: Rev. John Farley
Worship service: 11 a.m.
Sunday school: 9:30 a.m.
Pastor: Bishop Willie J. Moore
Worship service: 10 a.m.
Child care: Yes
Pastor: Ron Barnes
Worship service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.
Child care: Yes
Pastor: Brian Ross
Sunday Mass: 7:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Child care: Yes
Pastor: Rev. Peter McGuine
Worship services: 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m.
Child care: Yes
Pastor: Jim Garlow
SPRING VALLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH
Worship services: 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. (Spanish service)
Child care: Yes
Pastor: Steve Babbitt
If your church is not listed above, please leave a comment with information about your Easter Sunday celebration.
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