"Sing to the Lord"
New Pipe Organ Project

Our music at Church of the Good Shepherd is an offering of praise to the glory of God. God's people have always expressed their praise with singing and playing musical instruments, and the pipe organ is unique in its ability to offer the variety of versatility of an entire orchestra. The pipe organ is an integral part of our traditional Anglican worship as it supports our choir and lifts us all beyond ourselves to the very presence of God. It sets the tone of the occasion, bringing solemnity, beauty, joy, and enthusiasm. We are excited to be commissioning a new pipe organ for Church of the Good Shepherd; one that will enhance our worship and further our mission of Changing Lives and Sharing Christ for generations to come.

Our 1951 Austin pipe organ has served our congregation beautifully for over 70 years.  A recent mechanical assessment of the instrument revealed the need to commission a new pipe organ for Church of the Good Shepherd, one that would lead us in worship for future generations. Our new Schoenstein pipe organ is currently being built and will be installed this summer.

Come be part of our church history!

Mondays, April 8th and 15th at 8:00 a.m.

Two semi-trucks will arrive from California on two separate dates in April with the organ in many thousands of pieces.  We would welcome anyone who would like to assist in carrying small pieces of the organ into the sanctuary for staging.  It’s a wonderful way for all of us to share in the excitement of the new organ as well as to see the scope of the project.  

On April 8th, the first truck will arrive with many components and some pipes of various sizes and weights.

On April 15th, the second truck will arrive with many more pipes, the console, and the overflow of components that did not fit on the first truck.  

While some items will arrive in boxes and trays, others will arrive in a way that is visible to look at. You will get to see what many of the pipes look like.

Anyone who wants to help should have closed-toe shoes and gloves.  We will make every attempt to give people only things that they can handle safely and within their physical abilities.  Chris Hansford from Schoenstein will give a quick safety discussion and lesson on the pipes and their construction and identification.  We will begin at 8:00 a.m. and it will take a few hours.  Come for as much time as you can.