One of the most popular presentations was the Christmas nativity, which included not only Mary, Joseph, and animals but also living, flying angels.

As initially designed for the California climate, louvers throughout the church take advantage of the fact that warm air rises, thus, allowing cool air in at the base of the church while exiting warm air from the highest point.

The size of the Crystal Cathedral so reduced the visual appearance of the minister that as in sporting events, the jumbotron was introduced so that everyone might have a close up view of Dr. Schuller, his associates, and guests.

Running the length of the interior worship space was the multi-jet fountain. European commentators frequently identified the fountain as for baptism. While it could have served that purpose, it carried the effect of placing ...

In its heyday the Crystal Cathedral appealed to a broad range of congregants and visitors.

Schuller had initially told his architect, Philip Johnson, that he wanted a church filled with light. Johnson came up with a structure of glass with walls and roof supported by a minimalist tetrahedron frame.

For each service there were several cameramen photographing the service which was later edited for the Hour of Power, broadcasted throughout the United States and Europe.

The doors opened the Crystal Cathedral to the drive-in congregation which preferred to worship from their cars. Here we see Dr. Schuller addressing the drive-in congregation from his pulpit.