Rising on the shores of Lake Merritt, the Cathedral of Christ the Light in downtown Oakland is striking. Its glass exterior shimmers, its nave is ringed in Douglas fir, and a high-tech image of Jesus floats above its marble altar.
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A rendering of the garden, whose design is sparer than Ms. Light cares for. But more important, she said, “is that it exists.”
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The garden, which has split members of the Oakland Diocese as well as victims, was developed by Terrie Light, left, and Jennifer Chapin, both sexually abused as ch[...]