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Megachurches Turn Away from Warehouse Aesthetics Toward Tradition
Original: Goodbye, ‘Sam’s Club’ Megachurch. Hello, Stained Glass.
Christianity Today reports that megachurches are moving away from sprawling, utilitarian 'big box' designs toward traditional architecture featuring stained glass and other classic sacred elements. The piece, framed as a farewell to the 'Sam's Club' style of church building, points to a broader shift among large evangelical congregations seeking more reverent, worship-centered spaces that visually signal their religious identity.
Why now: The shift reflects a wider trend of churches rethinking worship spaces and aesthetics, prompting debate among Christians about tradition versus contemporary church design.
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- Goodbye, ‘Sam’s Club’ Megachurch. Hello, Stained Glass. · Christianity Today
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