Dramatic lighting accentuates focal points. Draw attention to the primary symbols of our faith by focusing intense light on the alter table, the place of the word, and the font. Lessen distractions by decreasing the amount of light on other objects, such as the east wall and less important symbols. Pay as much attention to the order and cleanliness of the back of the church as the front. If you do not regularly polish the brass, consider having it burnished and lacquered.
Extraneous furnishing becomes clutter.
Remove the extra presider chairs and the prayer desk unless they are to be used. Liturgical artifacts will better retain their significance if brought out only when they are to be used. If only 60 percent of the worship space is usually occupied, remove several of the back pews to create a space for greeting before the service and for coffee afterwards. You gain an additional room, and you will heighten the sense of community during worship by bringing the congregation into closer proximity to each other. Take up the carpet.