Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park Hosts 49th Annual Easter Sunrise Service, March 27

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park (Pierce Brothers) hosts its 49th annual Easter Sunrise Service March 27 at 6:00 a.m. As luminaries in the shape of a cross light the dawn, thousands of residents will gather to celebrate this sacred day. Nearby, in the garden of Gethsemane, shepherds and their dogs will be tending a small flock of sheep as clergy unite participants in worship. Pierce Brothers is located at 5600 Lindero Canyon Road in Westlake Village, just north of the 101 Freeway. The service, open to all in the community, is sponsored by the Conejo Valley Interfaith Association.

“It’s remarkable that we have been hosting this uplifting celebration for nearly 50 years,” said Tammy Eacker, general manager at Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks-Griffin Memorial Park, a proud Dignity Memorial® provider. “We are proud to have created an event that so many in our community anticipate as an idyllic start to their Easter Sunday.”

As the Easter candles are lit, Dr. Gary Alan Dickey will play “Amazing Grace” on his bagpipes. During the service, scripture readings, music, prayers and a beautiful setting along with a flock of Easter sheep will inspire all who attend this moving non-denominational service. The Rev. Craig Beeker will present the Easter message. An offering will be collected and used to assist the Lutheran Social Services Agency of Thousand Oaks for outreach to the needy in the area.

Clergy participating in the service include The Rev. Dr. Gary Alan Dickey, United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, The Rev. Brian Long, United Methodist Church of Westlake Village, The Rev. Craig Beeker, New Hope Lutheran Church of Agoura and The Rev. John Burnett, Emeritus, Westminster Presbyterian Church of Westlake Village. Music will be provided by keyboardist Karleen Van Dyke, United Methodist Church of Westlake Village and soloist Karenjo Crump, United Methodist Church of Westlake Village.

The Easter Sunrise Service is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served following the celebration. For more information and directions, call Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park at (818) 889-0902.

About Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park

Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park & Mortuary, FD 1344, in Westlake Village, Calif., is a proud Dignity Memorial provider. The Dignity Memorial network of more than 1,800 funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers is North America’s most trusted resource for funeral and memorialization services. Dignity Memorial providers offer an unmatched combination of products and locations serving families with care, integrity, respect and service excellence. For more information, call (818) 889-0902 or visit www.piercebrothersvalleyoaks.com.