The Christian Century

Michael Crosbie’s article on church design in this issue takes readers on quick visits to several churches. It reminded me of my own love of church buildings. I can recall every physical detail of my early experience of church: the impressive wood paneling, the way the dim light from the organ console glowed through the green cloth covering the pipes, the stained-glass portrait of Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, the feel of the scratchy pew cushions, and even the smell of the place.