By Olwen Logan Published 03/24/08

More than 100 worshippers gathered at Griswold Point in Old Lyme early Sunday morning for the traditional sunrise service organized by the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme to celebrate Easter.  This year the ecumenical service was co-hosted by the Madry Temple of New London.

It was cold but clear morning as people of all ages, some accompanied by their dogs, headed towards Griswold Point on the shore of Long Island Sound.

The moon was still shining clearly in the west at 6:30 a.m. when the service, led by the Rev. Rebecca Crosby, began.

As the service continued, shades of red began to fill the sky to the east.

The gleaming sun burst like a fireball above the horizon …

… prayers were said, hymns were sung, and then the worshippers slowly headed home in the light of Easter Day.