Arvella Schuller Carillon - Garden Grove, CA
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N 33° 47.266 W 117° 53.956
11S E 416747 N 3738987
A carillon in a freestanding tower on the grounds of Christ Cathedral (formerly the Crystal Cathedral, in Garden Grove CA.
Waymark Code: WM5P0P
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/27/2009
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The following quote is from the Crystal Cathedral website:
"Bell Tower & Spire
On the tenth anniversary of the Cathedral, celebrated on September 16, 1990, a beautiful 236-foot Bell Tower was dedicated. One of Orange County's tallest structures, the tower is comprised of highly polished, mirrored quality, stainless steel prisms forming a spectacular spire which catches the light from all directions. This Philip Johnson-designed completion of the Crystal Cathedral houses a 52-bell carillon named in honor of Dr. Schuller's wife, Arvella Schuller. At the base of the structure is an intimate prayer chapel named the Mary Hood Chapel. Inscribed above the marble walls of the chapel are the words "My House Shall Be Called A House of Prayer For All People." The spire has been named the Crean Tower honoring John and Donna Crean who provided a large gift to begin construction in 1988."
The inscription for "The Arvella Schuller Carillon plaque":
"THE ARVELLA SCHULLER CARILLON
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The first lady of music, the wife and creative partner of the
founding pastor of this church, devoted the first decades of her
love for this church by bringing great music to this church in
organ, choir and instruments of melody.
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In gratitude to God for her matchless contributions to
the worship of God through music for nearly half a century,
her friends and family give in lasting tribute to her these 52 bells.
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In times of joy, hope and sorrow these bells will ring out for
centuries to come lifting the souls of people even as
the beautiful spirit of Arvella Schuller left her uplifting
influence on every life she ever touched."
The inscription for the "The Crean Tower" plaque:
"THE CREAN TOWER
With the generosity of
JOHN AND DONNA CREAN
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the first gift to launch the building of the Crystal Cathedral
was given in 1977. And through their generosity their final
gift was given in 1990, marking the completion of the
Cathedral with the building of the Cathedral Tower,
housing the carillon and the chapel.
~
Their gift to unborn generations is this:
'Discover the joy of giving and
you will discover the reason for living.'"
Visitor information:
"If you are visiting us during the week, take a few minutes to enjoy a tour around the campus of Crystal Cathedral Ministries. Tours are scheduled from 9 AM till 3:30 PM Monday through Saturday.
Group tours are also available through special accommodations. For more information please call 714.971.4013."