WGTS 91.9 Welcomes Listeners to Easter Service at Lincoln Memorial

Story by Jerry Woods

Thousands of people from Washington, D.C., to countries around the world came together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus at the 46th annual Easter Sunrise Service at the Lincoln Memorial with National Community Church. From 1979, when 127 people gathered on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with Capital Church, to today, when thousands gathered for this service, it has become one of D.C.’s foremost traditions.  Several years ago, National Community Church took up the mantle of running the service.

For the past three years, WGTS has joined the effort as a media partner, inviting the greater Washington, D.C., area to attend the event.

“I’ve gone almost every year that I’ve lived in the area, and it’s always inspirational,” says WGTS morning show host Jerry Woods. “There’s something so powerful about people from all walks of life coming together to celebrate Jesus!”

Pastor Mark Batterson from National Community Church ended his sermon by inviting attendees to make a decision to follow Jesus, and many accepted that call.

Next year’s Easter Sunrise Service is already scheduled for Sunday, March 28, 2027, at 6:30 a.m.