Thursday, June 9, 2011

Building a Dome

I could have used this photo for my “Under Construction” theme day photo if I had seen it in time.  I just saw this church being constructed from a distance and drove over to get a closer look.  It ‘s called the Light of the World Church and it’s a nondenominational Christian Church being built on the west side of Phoenix very close to Interstate 10.  I don’t know much more about it except that it is going to be huge.
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19 comments:

  1. EG CameraGirlJune 9, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    How interesting that it's roof is shaped like a dome, which I think is unusual for a Christian church - isn't it?

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  2. KateJune 9, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    It'll be fun to see what it looks like after completion...I guess that's a reequest!

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  3. brattcatJune 9, 2011 at 4:58 AM

    This is an excellent "under construction" image. Having the workers up there really gives us a sense of scale.

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comJune 9, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    I hope those workers are tied off for fall protection.

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  5. RandyJune 9, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    At first sight I thought they were re-roofing the capital dome. Nice shot!

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  6. JudyJune 9, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    It will be interesting to see what they cover the dome in after they get the plywood on.

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  7. MagpieJune 9, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I've seen this from the freeway! Wondered what it was. Thanks for finding out.

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  8. RedPatJune 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    A lot of these new Christian churches seem to be huge - one wonders where the $$ come from.

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  9. DianneJune 9, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    Thank You Sharon for visiting my site - This building certainly looks as if it's going to be mamoth -It would be great to see the finished project.
    "Adelaide and Beyond"

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  10. PatJune 9, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    I saw it the other day and took a few pics too. It was almost completely covered by then.

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  11. Regina KJune 9, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    It is huge especially considering it is a nondenominational church.

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  12. JackJune 9, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I expect to see the finished building in a few more months. Have a nice weekend, Sharon.

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  13. tracyJune 9, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Wow, does it ever look big! Can't wait to see the finished building.

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  14. BirdmanJune 9, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    It can double as a Planetarium. hahahaha

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  15. AndrewJune 9, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    looks like a very interesting structure.

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  16. HildaJune 10, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    Construction projects like this are so fascinating!

    I have to admit, though, that I like the radial frame better than the part already clad in stone. :p

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  17. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    It would have been a great entry on the 'Under Construction' theme, but it's a great shot for any other day. The cover of the dome looks like cork but I don't think it would survive a summer in Phoenix. Well, actually, cork trees live in the hottest region in Portugal where temperatures easily reach 40ºC, so... :-)

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  18. LowellJune 10, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    No comment other than it appears to be a unique structure...

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  19. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 3:59 AM

    These mega-churches sure are becoming popular these days. This one is very original with that dome! The only other church I've seen with a dome is the Greek orthodox church here in LR, but it's minuscule compared to this one!

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