Easter Sunrise Service [in Duke Gardens]
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Sunday, April 05, 2026
6:30 am - 7:30 am
The Rev. Dr. Brent A. Strawn, D. Moody Smith Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Duke Divinity School
All are welcome to attend the Chapel's Easter Sunrise Service on the South Lawn of the Sarah P. Duke Gardens.
NOTES:
Please plan to park in the H Lot at the corner of Anderson and Lewis streets, and then walk to the South Lawn. Use this map for reference:
https://chapel.duke.edu/sites/default/files/styles/scale_width_800/public/Duke%20Chapel%20Easter%20Sunrise%20Service%20Garden%20Map.png?itok=7QMFn-dK
Please bring flashlights to help you navigate in the dark. There are chairs for this service, but you may also want to bring a towel to wipe the chairs of dew that has accumulated overnight.
Type: RELIGIOUS/SPIRITUAL
Contact: Duke Chapel
