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• Service Details

  An Easter sunrise service, open to the public, will be conducted at the summit of Mount Hermon on Easter Sunday at 6:30 AM, on April 5, 2026. The speaker is Ed Snedeker, who pastors locally at Valley Grace Church. Joining him in leading praise songs on the resurrection is Mount Hermon's CEO Craig Thompson. Among his many talents, Craig is an accomplished musician with a passion for expressing our love to God through worship in songs and hymns.

  The non-denominational gathering is planned by volunteer community members and has been offered to the public annually for over 60 years. Anyone who wishes to join in the community celebration of Christ’s resurrection is welcome to attend.

• Things to know
  • It is about a 15-minute walk from Mount Hermon’s Ponderosa Lodge parking circle off Graham Hill Road, or the nearby County Probation Center.
  • Those making the climb need good hiking shoes for the sandy hill and warm clothes in case of a chilly morning.
  • Bring a flashlight as Easter is two weeks earlier this year.
  • Limited seating is provided for those unable to stand for the duration.
  • The Sunrise Service is at a new cross location this year, with a view looking north toward the town of Ben Lomond. Signage will direct you to this new location from the Ponderosa Lodge parking lot off of Graham Hill Road.
  • Signage from Graham Hill will point the way to the parking lot, additional signage will direct hikers to the Cross.
  • When using Google maps for directions to Ponderosa Lodge, please confirm it is the Ponderosa Lodge address off Graham Hill Road at 6400 Graham Hill Road. Note that if you enter Mount Hermon Camps, it will direct you to the Conference Center, which will be incorrect.
• Weather / Questions

  In case of rain

  The service will be conducted at an indoor location at Ponderosa Lodge. Follow signs to the correct location.

  Questions

  Please call the Mount Hermon office at 831.335.4466.