Deciding whether to fix or maintain old lighting fixtures at a church or house of worship depends on several factors, including the condition of the fixtures, budgetary constraints, and the overall goals of the organization. Here are some considerations to help make...
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Best Stage Lighting Concepts for Houses of Worship
Creating the right stage lighting concept for houses of worship involves balancing functionality, atmosphere, and symbolism to enhance the spiritual experience of congregants. Your lighting setup makes a statement about your worship service long before the service...
Pensacola Christian College Unveils Stunning Dale Horton Auditorium Transformation
Florida’s Pensacola Christian College (PCC) has unveiled the stunning transformation of its Dale Horton Auditorium, thanks to a collaboration with All Pro Integrated Systems and Elation lighting. All Pro Integrated Systems, a Sweetwater company based in Pensacola,...
elektraLite Paints the Town Red—and Other Colors—with Paint Can IP65
Since its debut in 2006, elektraLite’s Paint Can spot/wash hybrid fixture has been praised as a cost-effective, multipurpose workhorse. Following an update in 2019 that added a 200-watt Japanese COB LED offering a CRI of 95, the Paint Can has now become even more...
When the Lights Go Dim!
A while back Brad sent me this question: We seem to be developing a debate at our church in regards to adjusting the house lights to “set the mood” for better worship. What is your take on that? Glad you asked. I strongly believe in setting the mood, it helps some...
KSCAPE’s RAIL Achieves UL Certification in US & Canada
K-array Group and KSCAPE proudly unveils RAIL, a revolutionary 4-foot architectural light seamlessly integrated with professional audio, now officially UL certified under the safety standard UL. This groundbreaking certification, achieved in December 2023 positions...
Lighting Maintenance & Training
Training your house of worship lighting tech team on preventive lighting maintenance is crucial to ensure the proper functioning and longevity of your lighting equipment. Here's a comprehensive guide you can use to train your team: Introduction to Preventive...
Church Lighting Fundamentals
Lighting systems are essential in any building because they provide the necessary illumination to see and work in a space. Lighting systems are also crucial for creating the desired ambiance in a room, which is essential for any commercial or residential area....
Environmental Lights Adds Advatek Lighting Pixel Controllers
Environmental Lights, a leader in LED lighting solutions, announced that they have added Advatek PixLite® controllers to their offerings for pixel lighting solutions. Advatek’s pixel controllers have been used to drive the magic behind some of the world's most...
Worship Facility at ISE 2024 – Companies Concentrating on the House of Worship Market
Worship Facility visited Integrated Systems Europe 2024 which was the most successful edition in the show's 20-year history. Taking place at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via venue, the show attracted 73,891 unique verified attendees from 162 countries, a record since...
Lighting for a Small Church: Solutions and Designs
Creating an engaging worship space with LED lights can be fun and inexpensive. Let's explore various aspects of stage lighting for a small church, including LED house lights for church, small church stage lighting design, church stage wall design, church spot lights,...
Serving Your Congregation Through Lighting Maintenance and Essential Skills
Like anything of value, production lighting requires some TLC if you want it to perform at its best––and for a long time. Much of what’s involved in the maintenance of the fixtures themselves could be classified as good housekeeping (want them to work? Keep them...
Obsidian Releases Dedicated Lighting Control for System Integration at ISE
The Obsidian Control Systems team from Europe and the U.S. headed to the ISE tradeshow in Barcelona with groundbreaking additions to its popular and award-winning NETRON data distribution range, including a comprehensive line tailored for system integrators and fixed...
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools Elevates Events Experience with Modern Audiovisual Transformation
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools recently transformed its lunchroom into a modern multipurpose venue, by installing a a state-of-the-art audiovisual system. The upgraded facility now caters to various functions within the school, serving as a flexible space for...
Worship Facility Gear Report: Church Lighting Consoles
Buying a lighting console for your house of worship can feel daunting, and not less so when replacing a trusted unit that isn’t cutting it anymore. We also understand that applications and budgets set boundaries on the type of console that’ll work for you. Therefore,...
Traditional Church Lighting
Church has always been the place where people come to find peace and discover their spirituality. Whether you lead a Christian worship band or volunteer in a traditional church, the goal is the same - engage the congregation and drive them toward the word of God....
Is Your Church Prepared for Rigging Liability?
Even if you have a staff member with rigging experience, you should think twice about how safe your rigging is. One of the greatest benefits to using a certified rigger is that they are licensed, insured, and bonded. Overhead suspension (also known as "rigging" in...
ADJ Lighting Fixtures & Snow Machines Create Holiday Magic At 25th Annual Paramount Tree Lighting
A holiday tradition which started a quarter of a century ago, the City of Paramount’s annual Tree Lighting Celebration has become one of the biggest events of the local community calendar. It regularly attracts crowds of 8,000 to 10,000, however this year’s...
Martin Introduces P3 System Control Hardware and Significantly Enhanced Software Update
HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control, has introduced its Martin P3-175 and P3-275 System Controllers and P3 Software Update 6.0.0. Martin’s latest generation of P3 tools are tuned specifically for Martin fixtures,...
Lighting Connections Is Going Twice A Month!
I am proud to announce that due to the overwhelming demand from our readers and our lighting product company advertisers, Worship Facility Lighting Connections is going out twice a month. We will have more lighting content, covering lighting design, installation,...
Purchasing & Preventive Maintenance of your Church Lighting System
Automated lights and consoles can be or become very involved. The lighting industry has changed over the years, from basic lighting fixtures, dimmers, and lighting boards to amazing color changing and moving light fixtures and lighting consoles that really allow you...