Opening Our Doors Restoration Projects
Easter and the FBI:
The installation of the pipe organ is progressing very well; one or two minor glitches have been encountered but that is normal for an instrument of such complexity.
The organ builders had planned to make the instrument available for use on Easter Sunday, albeit in an unfinished state, and then return to complete the work the following week.
After some discussion, we have decided to delay the organ’s first airing until it is the finished article when it can make a truly spectacular debut. Easter Day will again feature the Aurora Brass Quintet who, along with our choirs, will provide uplifting music worthy of the occasion. No-one is more eager to hear the pipe organ again than your Canon Musician but I think we can all wait an extra few weeks!
We managed to catch our installers hard at work assembling and tuning the fist set of pipes installed in March 2012.
For over 150 years, Saint Mark’s has served the greater Twin Cities community with lively liturgies, inspiring music to acts of service. Thousands receive nurture, comfort, renewal and nourishment - both spiritually and physically.
Thanks to amazing contributions and support, our Opening Our Doors Capital Campaign has not only to meet, but to exceed, its campaign goal of raising $2.8 million. With our capital campaign vision now a reality, as we are commencing the restoration and renovation of our cathedral to address the ministry needs of our community.