THE SEVENTY-FOURTH The Right Reverend Kimberly (Kym) Lucas was ordained and More about the Colorado Council of Churches consecrated as the eleventh bishop of the Episcopal Church in Our Mission: ANNUAL Colorado in 2019. Lucas became the first woman bishop as well "Walking Together in Faith, Working Together for Justice" as the first African American bishop in the diocese’s 132-year Through the work of six task forces, we address issues of history. Prior to her election as bishop, Lucas served as Rector Christian Unity and interfaith relationships as well as issues of of St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. since justice that affect the poor, voiceless and marginalized in our January 2012, and as the Rector of St. Ambrose Episcopal society. While promoting unity, we celebrate diversity and the Church in Raleigh, N.C., from 2005 to 2011. Bishop Lucas and sacred humanity of every child of God. her husband, Mark Retherford, have four children. Our Covenanting Denominations: African Methodist Episcopal, Program Participants American Baptist Churches, Christian Church (Disciples of SUNRISE SERVICE Presiding: Adrian Miller, Executive Director, CCC, and a Christ), Christian Methodist Episcopal, Church of the Brethren,

member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Episcopal Church in Colorado, Ecumenical Catholic Communion, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Morning Prayer: Bishop Karen Oliveto, Mountain Sky Presbytery of Denver, Presbytery of Plains and Peaks, Conference, United Methodist Church. Presbytery of Pueblo, United Church of Christ, United

Methodist Church and Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Scripture Reading: Rev. Denise Pass, Executive Presbyter, Community Churches. Presbytery of Plains and Peaks. Our Affiliated Partners: Colorado Animal Protectors. Preacher: Bishop Kym Lucas, Episcopal Church in Colorado. Media Sponsors Benediction: Adrian Miller Air1 Radio, and KLOVE Radio.

Musical Worship Leaders Grateful Acknowledgments Pre-Worship Service: Stephanie Garvey (violin), Sue Wedaa Much thanks to William Warren for video editing. RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE (vocal), Andrea L. Meyers (cello), and Barb Nickerson I

Morrison, Colorado Worship Service: Spirit of Grace—Larea Edwards, Joseph

Sunday, April 4, 2021 Brown, Christin Grant and Kenneth Woods; Rev. Matt Nelson, Rev Alice Horner Nelson, and Tiffany Pickett 6:00 a.m. Social Media Facebook—Colorado Council of Churches fan page Sponsored by Instagram and Pinterest--@cochurches The Colorado Council of Churches Twitter--@COCncilChurches (www.cochurches.org) Hashtag--#RedRocksEaster

Cover art @FrMichaelSpiritSongs © 2017, Michael J. Nicosia WELCOME Adrian Miller Chorus SUNRISE SERVICE My chains are gone I've been set free *Those who are able, please stand MORNING PRAYER Bishop Karen Oliveto My God my Savior has ransomed me And like a flood His mercy rains PRE-SERVICE MUSIC Stephanie Garvey, et. al. *THE LORD’S PRAYER Adrian Miller Unending love amazing grace

Our Father, who art in heaven, *CALL TO WORSHIP Adrian Miller The Lord has promised good to me hallowed be thy Name. Leader: Easter takes us by surprise, early in the morning. The His word my hope secures Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, obstacles we expect to face have been rolled away. He will my shield and portion be on earth as it is in heaven. People: Where once death and despair laid locked in time, As long as life endures Give us this day our daily bread. now the bright light of hope sprouts wings. And forgive us our trespasses, Leader: And all who encounter the Risen One will join the Chorus x2 as we forgive those Resurrection . who trespass against us. People: Some of us will sing. The earth shall soon dissolve like snow And lead us not into temptation, Some of us will silently soak it all in. The sun forbear to shine but deliver us from evil. All of us will experience the joy. But God who called me here below For thine is the kingdom, Leader: Christ is Risen! Will be forever mine and the power, and the glory, People: Christ is Risen Indeed! Will be forever mine for ever and ever. Amen. You are forever mine

*CONGREGATIONAL “Christ the Lord is Risen Today” MUSICAL SELECTIONS Spirit of Grace BLESSING & SENDING FORTH Adrian Miller Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! All creation, join to say, Alleluia! INVITATION TO OFFERING Adrian Miller POSTLUDE Jubilate! Sacred Singers Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, O heavens, and earth reply, Alleluia! *THE EASTER GOSPEL Rev. Denise Pass Matthew 28:1-10 We have gathered to worship! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! We now go forth to serve! Where, O death, is now your sting? Alleluia! Bishop Kym Lucas died, our souls to save, Alleluia! You may help support this annual celebration in 4 ways by: Where your victory, O grave? Alleluia! *CLOSING SONG “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! 1. Using the PayPal mobile phone application. Amazing grace how sweet the sound Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! 2. Making an online donation at www.cochurches.org. That saved a wretch like me Death in vain forbids him rise, Alleluia! 3. Sending a check payable to the “Colorado Council of I once was lost but now I'm found Christ has opened paradise, Alleluia! Churches” to: Was blind but now I see

Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Easter Sunrise Service Donation Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! 'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear Colorado Council of Churches And grace my fears relieved Made like him, like him we rise, Alleluia! 1140 W. 5th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204 Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed