A Matching Gift Opportunity for Our New Organ A longtime parish family has graciously offered a matching gift challenge to help complete our new organ project. Every new gift – and every increase to an existing commitment – will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $500,000, through May 1. With $3 million already raised…
As we move forward with the installation of our new organ, we are now in the site preparation phase of the project. This initial phase includes building work necessary to ready the church for the arrival of the new instrument and represents $500,000 of the overall $3.8 million Organ Project fundraising goal. We are…
Organ Project Update: Upcoming Facilities Work As we prepare for the installation of our new Schoenstein organ, we are entering the first phase of physical work inside the church. This stage focuses on readying the organ chambers and High Altar area so the new instrument can be installed on schedule. What’s Ahead Beginning December 26, 2025, and continuing through…
Recently, our curators removed the internal pipes and mechanisms from the previous instrument’s antiphonal division. Our new organ will incorporate the existing antiphonal facade (cabinetry, display pipes, golf leaf) with two new stops.
We are delighted to share an early sketch from Schoenstein & Co., builders of our new organ. This design offers a glimpse of the beauty and craftsmanship that will soon enrich our worship and music ministry here at CSMSG. Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting project unfolds! For future updates to the Organ…
Organ Project Update: Tuckpointing Completion Work has officially ended on the tower that will house our new organ. Crews have finished tuckpointing and sealing the stonework to address long-standing water intrusion — a necessary step to protect the new instrument. This marks the start of site prep for the Organ Project. Thank you for your…
The first phase of tuckpointing on the church tower has now been completed. This critical work ensures the structural integrity of the tower and protects against future water damage — an essential step before the installation of the new organ. The next phase of the project will focus on repairs within the organ chamber, including…
Support the Organ Campaign – Give the Gift of Music We’re thrilled to announce that the donation link for the Organ Campaign is now live! Your generosity will help us preserve and enhance the musical heart of our worship — our beloved organ. Whether you’ve been inspired by its powerful sound during a service or…
On Monday, April 21st, a team began the removal process of our chancel organ. This process is expected to last 2 weeks. We anticipate using our temporary digital organ starting Sunday, April 27. During this time, the Tuesday Eucharist and Friday Morning Prayer will be relocated to St. George’s Chapel from April 22…
The final sounds of our current chancel organ will be heard on Easter Day, April 20. Beginning the week of April 21, a removal team will carefully dismantle the console and pipework in both chancel chambers. This process is expected to take approximately two weeks. We anticipate using our temporary digital organ starting Sunday, April…