DURHAM – With its crisp, glimmering lines broken up by the occasional geometric pattern, the new Capital Hills main campus of Summit Church looks right at home in North Carolina’s famed “Research Triangle,” which is routinely ranked as one of the most tech-savvy areas in the United States. The high-tech impression conveyed by the building’s […]

FAIRFIELD, CT – Gobo patterns have a power all their own to bring music and message to life in a house of worship, believes Christopher Palazini, Lighting and Projection Director at Black Rock Church. Palazini demonstrated this point in unforgettable fashion for 2,400 worshippers over three morning services on Sunday, December 15 at the church’s […]

NASHVILLE – Part theatrical production, part concert, “Behold The Lamb Of God” defies easy categorization. Singer-songwriter Andrew Peterson wouldn’t have had it any other way when he penned this Christmas classic 20 years ago. Looking to create an approachable holiday show that fell between old school classical and Broadway style pop, the Dove Award nominee […]

EDMOND, OK – In January 1996, what is now Life.Church was founded as Life Covenant Church in a two car garage equipped with an overhead projector and two construction lights purchased at Lowes for under $40. The church and its technological prowess have both come a long way since then. Ranked among the largest houses […]

SUNRISE, FL – CHAUVET Professional’s new COLORado Solo Batten 4 sets the stage for seamless scenic looks at tours, festivals, churches, theatres, and other applications. A featured product at the company’s LDI booth (945), the unique 4-cell batten features seamless end-to-end RGBAW color mixing with no separation or dimmed lens corners. The fixture’s crisp looks […]

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI – Stained glass windows have traditionally provided a beautiful visual backdrop that’s added passion and power to services inside Catholic churches. The rectangular stained-glass windows at St Malachy also fill this role with their vivid colors and religious-themed abstract patterns. However, this dynamic church outside Detroit recently took a step beyond stained […]

ORLANDO Some of the most critical issues involved in house of worship lighting will be the focus of three WFX educational sessions sponsored by CHAUVET Professional held on Wednesday September 18 in Room 206B at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Featuring three thought leaders with over 40 years experience designing lighting systems, the […]

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – As one of the lighting designers at a dynamic and active house of worship, Nic Vazquez is accustomed to creating live production designs. It’s something he helps facilitate every week at Willow Crystal Lake. Recently, Vazquez had to dig especially deep into this well of experience, when he had to adopt […]

HOUSTON – Walking through the busy streets between Beltway 8 and Highway 6 in America’s fourth largest city, one will hear Vietnamese, Tagalog, and a host of other languages. Emanating from its restaurants, the aromas of garlic beef bok choy, curry chicken, and other cultural delicacies fill the air, and multiculturalism is celebrated. Since 1975, […]

LITHIA, FL – FishHawk Fellowship Church has seen a steady influx of new members over the last 15 years, growing from an average of 158 weekly attendees to 2,000-plus. At the heart of this dynamic church’s expansion has been its unfailing efforts to touch the lives of worshippers in a multitude of ways – and […]

PENSACOLA. FL – When he took on the project of lighting the Easter Passion Play at his local Pentecostal Church, Jacob Warren knew there would be one key element essential to conveying the spiritual and emotional impact of the production: color. A lighting specialist at All Pro Integrated Systems, Warren was familiar with the powerful […]

PENSACOLA, FL – Founded in 1847, First Baptist Church Pensacola stays young, vibrant and relevant by seeking new ways to engage worshippers. In addition to its Sunday services, the church offers a host of events, from women’s conferences and mid-week learning sessions, to sports activities for people of all ages. Last year, the AVL system […]