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12 churches hosting beautiful Easter sunrise services in Birmingham
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Easter is quickly approaching and will be here before you know it. If you’re still searching for an Easter sunrise service to attend, Birmingham has plenty. Keep reading to find 12 churches to visit on Sunday, April 9.
1. Covenant Presbyterian Church
Covenant Presbyterian Church is meeting at 6:15AM this Easter Sunday for a sunrise service at Vulcan Park. Join the church for a beautiful view and time in fellowship.
- Location: Vulcan Park, 1701 Valley View Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 6:15AM
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2. Asbury United Methodist Church
Asbury United Methodist Church will offer multiple traditional and modern worship options for Easter this year, including a 6:30AM sunrise service.
- Location: Prayer Mountain, 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 6:30AM
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3. Brookwood Baptist Church, Saint Stephan’s Episcopal Church, True Vine Ministries + Mountain Brook Baptist Church
Local Mountain Brook churches are teaming up to host a beautiful morning of worship at Mountain Brook Highschool’s football field.
- Location: Mountain Brook Highschool, 3650 Bethune Dr, Birmingham, AL 35223
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 6:30AM
4. Redeemer Community Church
Redeemer Community Church will be meeting at Avondale Park this Easter Sunday. The church is conveniently located a block from Avondale Park, so there will be plenty of parking. Make sure to watch the weather in case the location changes due to rain.
- Location: Avondale Park Amphitheater, 3839 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 8AM
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5. Briarwood Presbyterian Church
Briarwood Presbyterian Church, also the home of Briarwood Christian School since 1965, will have a 6:30AM sunrise service option this year for Easter.
- Location: 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 6:30AM
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6. Cathedral Church of the Advent
The Advent is ending Holy Week with a morning service at their church in Downtown Birmingham. Meet new, friendly faces and hear from Rev. Dean Craig Smalley.
- Location: 2017 Sixth Ave N, Birmingham, Alabama 35203
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 7AM
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7. Trinity United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church will have two options for sunrise services this year: one at Homewood Central Park led by Element Student Ministry and another led at their West Homewood Campus—both at 6:30AM.
- Location: Homewood Central Park, 1632 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209 | West Homewood Campus, 914 Oak Grove Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 6:30AM
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8. Metropolitan Church
Join Metropolitan Church outside at the Pavilion for an Easter sunrise service. The Pavilion is covered and has a fire to keep guests warm and dry in the event of rain.
- Location: Metro Pavilion, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL 35216
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 6:30AM
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9. Meadow Brook Baptist Church
Located off Highway 280 in Inverness, Meadow Brook Baptist is hosting an Easter sunrise service that is open to everyone.
- Location: 4984 Meadow Brook Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 6:30AM
- Website | Facebook
10. Bluff Park Community Church
Bluff Park Community Church is moving its usual Sunday service outside to the Hare Farm off of Sanders Road. This gorgeous farm is the perfect place to meet new people and spend time in community.
- Location: Hare Farm, 613 Sanders Rd, Birmingham, AL 35226
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 10AM
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11. Canterbury United Methodist Church
At Canterbury United Methodist Church, you can enjoy a beautiful sunrise service at their Outdoor Hillside Amphitheater.
- Location: Outdoor Hillside Amphitheater, 350 Overbrook Rd, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 7AM
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12. Star Church Citywide Easter Celebration
Pastor Thomas Beavers and The Star Church are hosting a citywide Easter celebration and community fair on Sunday, April 9 at The Birmingham Crossplex. The entire family is welcome to attend and participate in fellowship, food and fun.
- Location: Birmingham Crossplex, 2340 Crossplex Blvd Birmingham, AL 35208
- When: Sunday, April 9 | 10:30AM-4PM
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