Easter Sunrise Service 2026

Program Details

On Easter morning, we will gather at 5:45 am in the courtyard of Rolling Ridge. Please try to arrive on time or a few minutes early. Coffee and pastries will be available by 5:30 am.

Following an opening reflection, we will walk as a group to Point of Pines, our outdoor chapel along the shore of Lake Cochichewick. There are benches, with plenty of standing room. You are free, however, to bring your own folding chair.

Please dress warm and walking shoes. Point of Pines is about a quarter mile from the parking lot, which is approximately a 5 minute walk. Because it may be dark when you arrive, you may want to bring a flashlight.

We invite you to lean into the full experience of Easter by joining us on Good Friday, April 3rd at 6:45 pm as we remember that death is needed for new life in Christ.

Advanced reservations are requested, but not required.

Your generous donation when registering makes it possible for Rolling Ridge to continue offering free events that spiritually support and strength our local community. Thanks for your Easter gift.

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About the Leaders

Lawrence Jay

As Executive Director, Rev. Dr. Lawrence Jay guides the vision and direction of Rolling Ridge. As well as working with our staff to ensure the best possible guest experience, he partners with retreat leaders to provide excellent programming at the Ridge. A trained spiritual director and ordained American Baptist pastor, Larry (as he is known by friends) is a graduate of UCLA, Golden Gate Seminary, Franciscan School of Theology, American Baptist Seminary of the West, and the Gateways to God Missional Spiritual Direction Program. He is also Adjunct Faculty at Merrimack College in the Masters of Spirituality and Spiritual Direction programs. Eco-spirituality is his passion (and was the subject of his doctoral dissertation), encouraging everyone to live into the fullness of our connection with nature, God, and all people.