A megachurch in downtown Los Angeles is embracing technology at an unprecedented rate–effectively bypassing the long-standing debate over whether modern production enhances or distracts from the Sunday morning message. According to leadership, the answer is simple "No." Modeled loosely after the Sphere in Las Vegas, Grace Church is planning to complete a full-scale transformation of its campus next month, replacing every interior and exterior wall with ultra high-resolution LED panels capable of displaying dynamic visuals, sermon notes, worship lyrics, and–during the week–paid advertising. Church officials confirmed the $20 million installation was funded entirely by outside investors, who will be granted screen access from 24/7 Monday through Saturday. Sundays will remain "ad-free, minus select sponsored moments during announcements." "We saw what Vegas was doing and thought, 'What if that–but church?'" said a spokesperson. While the sanctuary features a state-of-the-art sound system, insiders say the[…] Source
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