Crystal Cathedral at Christmas (2011)

[GB1]

I stopped by the Crystal Cathedral on Christmas day. Nicely decorated, though supposedly not as well as in yesteryear as they are going through some extreme financial problems (actually, baring a miracle, they will be the Catholic Cathedral in a few years).

It wasn't as crowded as I expected and there were many signs of financial stress around campus, but it's still an architectural marvel. I really like the contemporary styling, and find the inspirational messages, well, inspirational .

[Photo-John]

That's a nice series of photos! I know about the financial problems that church has been having and I've never really been a fan of that style of religion. But your series gives a more intimate look at the church than I've seen before and maybe even a glimpse at some of the deeper purer principles that originally inspired it. And it really is a very impressive bit of architecture. Thanks for sharing these

[GB1]

That's a nice series of photos! I know about the financial problems that church has been having and I've never really been a fan of that style of religion. But your series gives a more intimate look at the church than I've seen before and maybe even a glimpse at some of the deeper purer principles that originally inspired it. And it really is a very impressive bit of architecture. Thanks for sharing these

Thanks too John. To me, it's fun on occasion to be like a reporter and lay things out in an informative manner, rather than use the artsy approach (maybe I should have added captions also?).

Yep, this church has seen better days, with a declining base and ill-timed expansion work just as the recession hit. Its financial problems are probably insurmountable, so its sale might be the only way out.

The architecture is awesome, if not a little plain. I guess that's the allure of it however, not to mention the protestant way. It still looks contemporary too, even though it's probably quite old at this point.

[Anbesol]

Might not be in such a financial pickle if they practiced some frugality with their tithing. Might be a good way to respect the tithers.

No less, great set of photos and interesting compositions. Thanks for sharing.

[GB1]

From the news:

Crystal Cathedral completes sale to Catholic Diocese
Escrow closed on the $57.5 million court-ordered sale on Friday.
by Caitlin AdamsPublished: February 06, 2012 10:05 AM

OC METRO - Crystal Cathedral completes sale to Catholic Diocese