MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – The history of ecumenical Easter sunrise services in Middletown continues this year at the Middletown Cemetery on Butts Canyon Road at 6:30 a.m. April 8.

Persons of all faiths and denominations are invited to experience the ritual that signifies the most important day for Christians, acknowledgement of the risen Christ.

Singing, scripture, meditation, prayer and praise will inspire stalwart early risers Easter morn.

A 9 a.m. showing of the film “Jesus” in the Middletown Methodist Church Sanctuary will be held after
the sunrise service before the 11 a.m. service.

All Middletown churches plan special services at their regular Sunday worship times.

Those who need more information or want to participate in Easter sunrise services please call 707-295-7174 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Attendees are encouraged to bring a folding chair. In the event of bad weather the service will continue at the cemetery office and portico for cover.