As many of you are aware, we are the proud owners of an Austin 38 rank, three manual pipe organ that was dedicated in this church in 1959. Since then we have tried to maintain this beautiful instrument with 2,292 pipes, by providing regular tuning and cleaning. 

However, after a recent appraisal by Dale Sorensen of L.W. Blackinton and associates, releathering of the key actions and air pressure regulators must be completed soon. An estimate of $96,000 is the cost. The repair schedule has been broken down into 4 phases so that funds can be raised and essential parts located. The Board of Trustees, Music Committee, and Pastor Kristen are excited to begin this restoration of our organ. It would probably cost over one million dollars to replace it!

Music is the beating heart of our church. We hope you can be a part of our organ restoration project, and give a gift to the future. Please think about what church music means to you and what you can give to save our organ.

Single gifts, or weekly or monthly pledges, can be notated as “Organ Fund” on checks or envelopes.

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
P.O. BOX 1648
RIVERSIDE, CA. 92502

Direct payments can be arranged through our office manager, Trevor Bullock. You can reach him at 951-684-2494 or via our contact form here

To donate online, click here

With grateful thanks, 
– Music Committee
– Pastor Kristen Nelson