Organ Restoration

Charles Viner & Son

(Opus No.161, 1901 ca.)

History of the Organ

1907 Installed as part of the church’s Centennial Celebration
1964 Renovation
1989 Repair
2021-22 Proposed Major Restoration

Description of the Restoration

Organ Videos

September 14, 2021 - Bergen Historical Society - Organ Presentation by Alden Snell
- Alden speaks about the history of the instrument, demonstrates how the instrument works, and plays several musical selections.
September 12, 2021 - Prelude and Fugue in G Minor by J. S. Bach (and Organ Restoration Update)
August 8, 2021 - Arioso by Handel (and Organ Restoration Update)
July 25, 2021 - Organ Presentation and Concert
November 25, 2020 - My Shepherd Shall Supply My Need & Toccata by Pachelbel

The organ is used for one or more hymns on most Sunday mornings. You can see our worship services on our YouTube Channel.

The Organ Renovation Project

Built and installed in 1907, renovated in 1964, and repaired—by the men of our church!—in 1989, our church’s pipe organ requires some tender loving care so it can continue to facilitate singing and worship at our church. Representatives from Parsons Pipe Organ Builders have reviewed the instrument, as well as Scot Huntington, past president of the Organ Historical Society. All speak positively about our organ, including the quality of work done in 1964 and 1989. The work required is expensive and extensive. Therefore, as part of its discernment process in whether to authorize the restoration, the church Session has authorized a Pledge Drive. Please see below to learn more about our instrument and the Pledge Drive.

July 25, 2021 - Pledge Drive Kickoff and PLEDGE FORM

Organ Historical Society

Pipe Organ Database entry for our organ

Box #206, 38 South Lake Ave., Bergen, NY 14416 (585) 494-1251 bgnepc@gmail.com

Bergen Evangelical Presbyterian Church

Members of Bergen Evangelical are called to Love God, Build Each Other Up, Serve Bergen and the World.