Johann Sebastian Bach
When music is integral to worship, our organ plays center stage. Our Hook Organ was built in 1854 and installed in First Church in 1916 as a gift from our friends at South Church in Kennebunkport. In 2016, under the guidance of then Music Director Joyce Painter Rice, we celebrated the 100th anniversary of this gift and launched a campaign for its full restoration.
The Hook Organ, also known as the E. & G.G. Hook Organ, refers to a type of pipe organ built by the Hook family of organ builders in the United States during the 19th century. The Hook family, particularly brothers Elias and George Greenleaf Hook, were prominent organ builders known for their craftsmanship and innovation in the field of organ construction.
Restoration proved expensive and expansive. Our goal for full restoration was ambitious and to reach it, we had to engage the entire First Church family, Kennebunkport and beyond. The expanse of our efforts needed to celebrate music, faith, and so much more. Acclaimed musicians from around New England joined our efforts by performing celebratory concerts. The town was treated and transformed by talents and gifts, Opera productions , hymn recitals and more.
Jude 24:25 Singing Benediction Traditional to First Church
On this Sunday, David Bancroft, a member of the Kennebunkport community, a town Selectman and longtime friend of First Church was a guest preacher.
On this Sunday members Larry and Barbara Vennell served as Lay Preachers. We do this periodically to share and strengthen our bonds as a community of faith
March 17, 2024
Hard to believe but January 7th services were cancelled due to dire forecast and prediction of REALLY bad storm. Even for us tough Mainers!.
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