The 1857 George Stevens pipe organ at the First Congregational Church will be undergoing a restoration project on its wind chests this winter. A fundraiser for the project is now in progress. Photo courtesy of John Terison
Organ fund contributions inflate
In the early November edition of Church News, the Rev. Linda Gard thanks those who have made contributions and pledges to the scheduled January-February restoration project on the wind chests of their 1857 George Stevens pipe organ. The fundraiser goal has not been met to date, but it’s off to a strong start.
As an incentive, with any donation now through the end of the year, you can challenge somebody to pump the organ bellows throughout a hymn, pump the organ yourself or choose a favorite hymn of yours or a loved one’s to be played on the organ. There are special Organ Fund envelopes in the pews and at the entrances to the church for the convenience of donors. Alternatively, checks may be made payable to First Congregational UCC, with “organ” in the memo line. Mail check to First Congregational UCC, PO Box 114, New Gloucester, ME 04260.
For Patti Mikkelsen’s complete column in the Lakes Region Weekly, go to: https://www.pressherald.com/2019/11/22/inside-new-gloucester-nov-22/
