6 beautiful sunrise Easter services in Birmingham

Easter season is here, and we’re sharing a some special sunrise church services happening around Birmingham. Read on for what’s ahead and prepare to celebrate.

1. Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church

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All are welcome to join Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church on Easter Sunday for a morning of traditional and contemporary worship services.

There will also be a special sunrise service at 6:30AM.

After each sermon, families are invited to celebrate the risen Lord by placing flowers on the cross located on the front lawn. Flowers will be available, or you can bring your own.

• When:
  • Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 20 | 6:30AM
  • Chapel Service: Sunday, April 20 | 8:30AM
  • Traditional Worship: Sunday, April 20 | 8:30AM, 9:45AM + 11AM
  • Contemporary Worship: Sunday, April 20 | 11AM
• Where: Vestavia Hills Methodist Church 2061 Kentucky Ave, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
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2. Trinity United Methodist Church

Trinity United Methodist Church in Homewood is offering a full weekend of Easter services.

There will be a Good Friday service with an evening of music and worship on April 18 at 6PM and a Traditional Easter service filled with beautiful music and a meaningful message on Saturday, April 19 at 6PM.

You’ll want to wake up early for the Sunrise service on Easter Sunday because it takes place at the always beautiful Homewood Central Park.

• Sunrise Services — Homewood Central Park, 1632 Oxmoor Rd, Homewood, AL 35209
  • When: Sunday, April 20 | 6:30AM

• Oxmoor Campus — 1400 Oxmoor Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Traditional Worship: Sunday, April 20 | 8:30AM, 9:45AM, 11AM
  • Contemporary Worship: Sunday, April 20 | 9AM, 10:45AM

• West Homewood Campus – 914 Oak Grove Rd, Birmingham, AL 35209
  • Contemporary Worship: Sunday, April 20 | 9AM, 11AM

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3. Briarwood Presbyterian Church

Celebrate the risen Savior with morning Easter services at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham.

The day begins with a Sunrise Service and traditional worship services in the sanctuary. You can also attend a beautiful evening concert featuring the Briarwood Music Staff and Professionals.

• When:
  • Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 20 | 6:30AM
  • Servicing of Celebration: Sunday, Apri 20 | 8AM + 10:55AM
  • Sunday Evening Music Concert: Sunday, April 20 | 6PM
• Where: Briarwood Presbyterian Church, 2200 Briarwood Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
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4. Metropolitan Church

Gather your family and friends for a special Easter weekend at Metropolitan Church. The weekend kicks off with a Good Friday service on April 18 at 6:30PM, followed by a fun-filled gathering on Easter Sunday.

Hang back after morning services for an outside kids’ Easter egg hunt for ages Pre-K to 5th grade. Make sure you bring a basket!

• When:
  • Sunrise Service: Sunday, April 20 | 6:30AM
  • Morning Service: Sunday, April 20 | 10AM
• Where: Metropolitan Church, 2800 Metropolitan Way, Birmingham, AL 35243
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5. Asbury United Methodist Church

A beautiful Easter Sunday awaits you at Asbury United Methodist Church. The day begins with a sunrise service atop Prayer Mountain, followed by traditional and modern worship services and a family Easter egg hunt that all will enjoy.

• When: Sunday, April 20
  • Sunrise Service: 6:30AM, 8:30AM + 11AM
  • Tradition Worship: 8:30AM + 11AM
  • Modern Worship: 11AM
  • Family Easter Egg Hunt: 9:45AM
• Where: Asbury United Methodist Church, 6690 Cahaba Valley Rd, Birmingham, AL 35242
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6. 16th Street Baptist Church

Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church may not have a sunrise service this Easter, but they will be hosting a few other events to take part in.

Join them in person or live on Facebook for a Good Friday experience on April 18 at 12PM. Seven pastors will lead the service, reflecting on the Seven Last Words of Christ.

You can also enjoy a special Easter Sunday morning beginning with a He Is Risen Easter Play performed by the Sunday School Ministry, followed by a Traditional Worship Service in the church’s gorgeous sanctuary.

• When:
  • He Is Risen Easter Play: Sunday, April 20 | 9:30-10:30AM
  • Traditional Worship Service: Sunday, April 20 | 10:45AM-12PM
• Where: 1530 6th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
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How do you plan on spending Easter Sunday? Tag us @bhamnow and let us know.