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Music – Organ

Our present Casavant Freres organ was installed in 1931 at a cost of nearly $18,000.00. It consists of three manuals and pedal, with 3 sets of bells: Harp, Chimes, and Symphonic Carillon which can be played outside. The distribution can allow the organist to play almost all of the organ repertory. The specification is as follows:

Great   Pedal
16' Double Open Diapason   32' Resultant
8' Diapason I   16' Double Open Diapason
8' Diapason II   16' Bourdon
8' Clarabella   16' Violone
8' Bourdon   16' Lieblich Gedeckt (swell)
8' Gemshorn   8' Principal
4' Principal   8' Stopped Flute (swell)
4' Flute Harm(onique)   4' Geigen Principal
2⅔ Twelfth   4' Flute (ped. Open)
2' Fifteenth   16' Trombone
 III Mixture    8' Tuba (enclosed)
8' Tuba (enclosed)     Chimes
 

Symphonic Carillon

     
 
Swell   Choir
16' Bourdon   8' Diapason
8' Open Diapason   8' Gedackt (note spelling!)
8' Æoline   4' Lieblich Flöte
8' Viola da Gamba   4' Principal
8' Voix Celeste   2⅔  Nazard
8' Lieblich Gedeckt   2' Waldflöte
4' Dolce Flute   13/5 Teirce
4' Principal   1' Sifflöte
2' Flautino     Clarinet
III Mixture   8' Orhestral Oboe
16' Double Trumpet   8' Tuba (enclosed)
8' Trumpet   8' Harp, Harp Sub
8' Oboe     Chimes
 8' Voix Humana     Symphonic Carillon
4' Clarion Harp (choir)     Tremulant
  Chimes (choir)      
  Tremulant      

 

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Upcoming Events

Spiritual Practices:  Pathways to the Mystery of God
Exploring Different Spiritual Practices and Paths     
Wednesday evenings    7:30 - 9:00 p.m.    More...

Celebration of the Eucharist:  every first and third Sunday at 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.   All are invited to join us in the sanctuary chapel.  This service is a quiet, gentle way to begin your Sunday morning, whether in preparation for the 10:00 a.m. service or just by itself.  Led by the Rev. Meredith Hill.

Sunday, September 12th - Rally Sunday - 175th Luncheon

November 6th - To Be Or Not To Be   Exploring end of life issues from ethical, legislative & personal perspectives.
A one day conference featuring Dr. Brian Goldman, MD; Host of CBC's "White Coat - Black Art" radio series. Dr. Goldman will be our keynote speaker and facilitator.
Speakers:  Dr. J. Beamish, Palliative Care Specialist; L. Rubinoff, Ph.D., Ethics Consultant Long Term Care PRHC; Karen Ptolemy-Stam, Minister, George Street United Church.
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February 2011 - Spirituality and Global Justice - An Awareness Trip to Jamaica
A Joint Project of George Street United Church and Jamaican Self-Help
With leadership from both organizations, participants will set out to deepen both their spiritual awareness and their understanding of global justice work.
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