Special Easter Celebration: Easter at the Hollywood Bowl Hosted by Bel Air Presbyterian Church

LOS ANGELES, March 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Bel Air Presbyterian Church will be hosting its annual Easter Service, "Easter at the Bowl," on Sunday, April 4, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the famed Hollywood Bowl at 2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, California. Open to the public, this event gathers over 10,000 Angelenos for the largest Easter celebration in the city.  

The service offers an open and welcoming environment for people from all walks of life, all faiths and denominations to come together and learn about the celebration of Easter from a Christian perspective. The program will include a performance by the Easter Choir, a modern worship band, and a professional orchestra.  The Senior Pastor of Bel Air Presbyterian Church, Dr. Mark Brewer, will give the Easter message of hope and grace.

"We are grateful to be able to provide this service for so many people in Los Angeles and beyond to come together to enjoy great music and be inspired by the true meaning of Easter," says Dr. Mark Brewer, senior pastor of Bel Air Presbyterian Church. "Our Easter at the Bowl service has been a great opportunity for our church to live out our mission of serving our beloved city, bringing together family, friends, and colleagues from all religions, peoples, and walks of life to be inspired by the Easter message of hope and love."

Easter at the Bowl is free to everyone, and groups are encouraged not only to travel together but also arrive early to enjoy a picnic in the open-air performance space. The grounds of the Hollywood Bowl will be open two hours prior to the service starting at 9 a.m., with "The Market Cafe" opening at 10 a.m.  It is suggested that guests arrive by 9:40 a.m. to allow ample time for parking.  Service will conclude at 12:15 p.m.  The Hollywood Bowl is a great place for families to come together, so no childcare will be provided.

Parking is free and will be available at the Hollywood Bowl parking lots. Attendants will be available to direct and facilitate with parking. Carpooling is encouraged.  

Easter at the Bowl hosted by Bel Air Presbyterian Church

Hollywood Bowl

2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90069

Additional details and travel directions are posted on the web site, www.easteratthebowl.com.

About Bel Air Presbyterian Church

Bel Air Presbyterian Church (BAPC) is a Christian church based in Los Angeles, California.  A member of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) denomination, BAPC was founded on April 8, 1956 and has a simple two-part mission: 1) to bring people together to make disciples of Jesus Christ, and 2) to transform Los Angeles into the greatest city for Christ.  BAPC offers four Sunday services, with two at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 6 p.m., ranging from traditional to contemporary worship styles.  The BAPC campus is located at 16221 Mulholland Drive, and the church recently introduced its first satellite campus, called "The Bridge." Located at 401 East Third Street, Los Angeles, California 90013, The Bridge offers a 4 p.m. contemporary service. For more information about the church, please visit www.belairpres.org.

SOURCE Bel Air Presbyterian Church