Schuller Cancels "Glory of Easter"

The church founded by Robert Schuller canceled it’s famous “Glory of Easter” production due to rough economic times. Seeing the production many years ago showed it was an impressive event. It’s sad to see it go, but in tough times it’s certainly not the most important activity for the church to engage in.

GARDEN GROVE — Crystal Cathedral, the megachurch founded by the Rev. Robert H. Schuller, is laying off employees, will sell property in south Orange County, cut its “Hour of Power” broadcasts and cancel its “Glory of Easter” pageant this year to make up for an unprecedented 27 percent decline in revenue last year, officials said today.

Of course, they could send out a plea for a million dollars (as another southern California pastor did) to get funds, or they could tighten their belts, prioritize activities and recognize in tough economic times the church needs to focus on basic functions.

Looks like they chose the latter option.