Rime of the Mariners

From: Stage Directions | Date: December 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

At this California church, sound is paramount.

The congregation had been steadily growing at Mariners Church, and the creative elements of the services were expanding and developing right along with those increasing numbers. Which meant that the 41year-old congregation based in Irvine, Calif., would need a new house of worship to accommodate both the expanding numbers and the developing styles. Complicated theatrics and technical capabilities weren't top priorities. Comfort, sound clarity and capacity, however, were critical.

"We've gone from pretty much contemporary services to a lot of ...

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