More Lighting Experience

This Sunday I had another opportunity to run the light board for the evening services. It had been a while since I last sat in on this position, so it was a good memory refresher. As I had mentioned in a previous post, the lighting operator does more than just hit a button that changes the light cues. I am also in charge of remotely changing the lights in the overflow room, operating the camera switcher, setting and starting the countdown clock, and logging time marks throughout the service. The responsibility of this position is not as simple as it seems to be; however, it is still the easiest out of all the other positions.

Each time I have ran the lights, I have been reminded of the beauty of art through colors. Lighting has the power to influence the mood and reinforce the attitude of the service, and Rock Harbor does not shy away from utilizing this to their advantage. Although some may see this as being emotionally manipulative, I see it as an extension of the attitude of worship that has already been established by the leaders of the church. The lighting schemes aren't necessarily "running the show" but rather reinforcing the experience. Once again, I understand that the idea of catering to "experience" raises many theological questions in some people's minds; however, I personally do not see a problem in finding a place for the beauty of art (especially colors) to interact with with how we worship as a Church.