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Photos: Easter Sunrise in Newport

Early risers gather on the sand for Easter service in Newport Beach.

Walt Weis, Neighbor
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A large group of early risers carried blankets, folding chairs and cups of hot coffee to the beach for Easter sunrise service hosted by Christ Church by the Sea on the sand in Newport Beach on Sunday.

First United Methodist Church, Costa Mesa and Newport Center United Methodist Church  joined in this years event with pastor from the three churches sharing the Easter Sermon duties.

Choir members sang and dolphins frolicked in the surf and the faithful prayed the Lord's Prayer.

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