On Easter morning, which this year is on April 21st, many congregations will offer the opportunity for members to gather early for what is often called a Sunrise Service. I never served a church that did this and I was grateful, because it was so early in the morning in what was already a busy week, and in years when Easter was in March it could be freezing cold -- even snowing!
I was surprised to hear that musician Kanye West will be holding a gospel service on Easter morning at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. It will be outdoors, on a "mountain" (hill) at the campground for Coachella participants. Kanye already holds a regular "Sunday Service with a gospel choir and dancing and chanting. Those services are by invitation only...hmm...and seem more showbiz than "just a closer walk with thee."
Some congregations may be envious of being able to sell tickets to services, but it all seems a bit weird, especially since Kanye has said some really bizarre things about slavery and seems to adore The Donald. Given his almost incoherent rambling at times, I hope he sticks to the music and lets someone else sermonize.
Perhaps we file this one under, "just when you think the world couldn't get any stranger..."
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