Edmonds Baptist Church

Project Details

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Project Context

This project involved lighting system expansion and integration for First Baptist Magnolia Church, completed between January and February 2025. The installation focused heavily on scenic LED integration, control infrastructure upgrades, and console configuration for both the main sanctuary and the children’s ministry space. The project required tight coordination with Paragon 360 and other trades to complete installation within a compressed timeline while expanding the existing system.

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Our Responsibility

Lumen Design provided lighting installation leadership and system integration under Paragon 360. The scope included scenic LED tape installation throughout architectural elements, installation of a relay panel and lighting node, and integration into the existing control infrastructure.

The main sanctuary console (Chamsys MQ50) was rebuilt with a new show file to incorporate the expanded system. A Chamsys QuickQ 20 was installed and configured for the children’s space, including house light integration, DMX distribution, and network configuration.

Additional work included front lighting installation, stage and pipe-mounted DMX ports, and data terminations to support both current and future flexibility.
 

Execution & Problem Solving

The project was executed within a condensed schedule, requiring disciplined coordination and extended workdays to maintain progress. Installation sequencing required adaptation due to early site access before scenic elements were fully prepared, necessitating phased LED integration as architectural components were completed. Mid-installation, a relay panel was incorrectly energized during electrical tie-in, damaging the control portion of the unit. The issue was identified, corrected, and the system restored without impacting final project delivery. Routing LED cabling through existing wall cavities required careful planning to avoid HVAC obstructions and maintain appropriate cable lengths to prevent voltage drop. System integration required steady coordination to ensure new infrastructure aligned cleanly with the existing node and control system. Despite these constraints, installation and commissioning proceeded without schedule spillover.

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Outcome

The lighting expansion was fully installed, programmed, and commissioned within the project window. The system now supports scenic LED integration, front lighting flexibility, and independent operation of both the sanctuary and children’s spaces. The client has not required return visits for corrective work, and the installation continues to operate as intended.