The cross procession planned alongside the service did not go ahead.
After 11 years working on the event, Mr Clifford said it was a "well oiled machine".
"It was a fantastic day."
Mr Clifford said now the service was over his holiday had officially started.
Members of the church stand up in prayer at yesterdays Easter service. Photo/Ben FraserLyn Aiken, 67 is a regular at the Easter service.
"Easter means the basis for my entire faith," she said.
"We celebrate his death on Friday, we celebrate his rising on Sunday and we celebrate his life every day."
Living Well pastor Andrew Parrington said it was a parapet he was used to speaking behind.
"It's shared among each of the ministers, so it has been a while since I last spoke at this service," he said.
Mr Parrington said it was a shame they had to change location, but that the service was wonderful.
"There was a lot of joy," he said.
"These aren't regular occasions when the separate churches get to come together."
Over 500 people from 15 seperate churches gathered together inside Living Well. Photo/Ben FraserJosh Jellard, a member of Living Well Church, said the service was about love and forgiveness.
"It's all about reconnecting with God, and the reasons why we can."
Those who went to the service were elated as they made their way out of the church.
Phil Yeoman said it was a pity the service couldn't go ahead in the Redwoods, but that it had all worked out all right.