Park Presbyterian Church

The Heart of Our Community's Musical Heritage is at Risk

Park Presbyterian Church has served Beaver County for 171 years and has always held music in the highest esteem. For over 50 years, our musical excellence has centered around the magnificent pipe organ, which has filled our space with music, supported countless weddings and funerals, and brought our community together through beautiful concerts and cultural events. Now, this treasured instrument faces a critical moment.

Why We Need Your Help

Our 1972 Austin pipe organ is experiencing significant component failures after five decades of faithful service. Critical systems—keyboards, computer components, and stops—are beginning to fail, threatening not only our Sunday services but also the community programming that has touched thousands of lives.

Rather than wait for emergency repairs that would cost significantly more and potentially interrupt our musical ministry, we're taking a proactive approach with a comprehensive $300,000 restoration that will preserve this cultural treasure for future generations.

More Than Just an Instrument

This isn't simply about repairing equipment—it's about preserving a vital piece of our community's cultural heritage. Our organ enables:

• Beautiful Worship: Accompaniment for congregational singing and our choir that lifts spirits and hearts

• Community Concerts: Free public performances featuring local musicians and visiting artists including numerous benefit concerts

• Educational Opportunities: Organ lessons, tours, and musical education for all ages

• Cultural Tourism: Drawing visitors to historic downtown Beaver for quality musical programming

• Memorial Services: Providing comfort and beauty during life's most meaningful moments

Our Vision for the Future

The restored organ will feature rebuilt keyboard systems for reliable, expressive performance and enhanced computer components ensuring decades of dependable service

Matching Funds Opportunity

Your contribution is leveraged through additional funding sources we're pursuing, including foundation grants and major donor commitments. Several grant opportunities require proof of community support—your donation helps us qualify for these matching funds, potentially doubling or tripling the impact of your gift.

Join Our Community of Supporters

Contributors to this campaign become part of a community dedicated to preserving musical heritage and supporting cultural enrichment in Beaver County. We'll keep you updated on our progress and invite you to our dedication celebration when the restoration is complete.

The Urgency

While our organ continues to function, the window for proactive restoration is limited. Component failures are accelerating, and waiting could result in:

• Emergency repairs costing significantly more

• Potential interruption of worship and community programming

• Loss of irreplaceable musical experiences during critical repair periods

Our Promise to You

Every dollar contributed will be used exclusively for organ restoration. We will provide regular updates on our progress, acknowledge your support in our materials (if desired), and invite you to experience the restored instrument through special events and concerts.

When complete, this restored organ will serve our community for decades to come, ensuring that the gift of music continues to enrich lives, comfort the grieving, celebrate joyous occasions, and bring people together across all backgrounds.

Join Us in Preserving Something Beautiful

Music has the power to heal, inspire, and unite. Your contribution helps ensure that this power continues to bless our community for generations to come. Together, we can preserve not just an instrument, but a legacy of beauty, culture, and spiritual enrichment that makes Beaver County a better place to live.

Thank you for considering a gift to preserve the music that has brought so much joy to so many lives.

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Park Presbyterian Church is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.