Sunrise Service, April 4, 2010, at Two Lights in Cape Elizabeth.

He is risen!

Members of the Cape Elizabeth United Methodist Church and the Church of the Nazarene joined other members of the Greater Portland community for an Easter Sunrise Service at Two Lights, beginning at 5:45 a.m.

Throughout the service, the sky over the ocean transformed from grays and dark blues to pastels of pink, yellow and orange. And within minutes of the final prayer and hymn, the sun creeped above the horizon, transforming itself into many shapes before streaming the morning’s first rays of light. It was a joyous way to celebrate the first hours of Easter morning.

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Photo by Mark Braun

Easter flowers were displayed around the altar as memories of loved ones, offered by members of the congregation.

Katie Connelly performed a celebratory dance around the altar, echoing praise for the Easter morning resurrection.

During the offertory, Midori Kwan provided soothing tones during her violin solo.

Rev. Ruth Morrison held everyone's attention during Children's Stories about Easter.

The choir opened the service with a stirring performance of Vivaldi's "Gloria".