The lighting system requires less energy when lights are dimmed. Dimming also extends lamp life and reduces the need to change difficult-to access bulbs as often. Lighting maintenance labor costs have not increased despite the fact that 20 original fixtures were replaced by approximately 100 new fixtures. Dimming is always part of Smith's lighting design for a project such as this. Gradual changes in the lighting level allow for a subtle reinforcement of activities.
Focal lighting draws the eye of the congregation while providing a varied luminous environment.
The new lighting was installed during the 40 days of Lent, and the evening Easter Vigil was the first service to be performed.