Photos: The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, former Crystal Cathedral leader | 1926 - 2015
The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, who built the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove as the embodiment of an upbeat, modern vision of Christianity, only to see his ministry shattered by family discord and financial ruin, has died. He was 88.
Robert Schuller in 1963.
(Cliff Otto / Los Angeles Times)The Rev. Robert H. Schuller in 1983; he later saw his ministry shattered by family discord and financial ruin.
(Marsha Traeger / Los Angeles Times)The Rev. Robert H. Schuller in 1987.
(Don Kelsen / Los Angeles Times)Angels take flight above the audience during “The Glory Of Christmas” pageant presented at the Crystal Cathedral in 1998. Suspended from thin cables, the angels are costumed actresses that appear to float through the cavernous building during the theatrical production of the story of Christmas.
(DON BARTLETTI / Los Angeles Times)One of the Kings rides atop a camel during a performance of “The Glory of Christmas.”
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)The Rev. Robert H. Schuller in 1983; he later saw his ministry shattered by family discord and financial ruin.
(Marsha Traeger / Los Angeles Times)