Named for beloved former pastor, Reverend Jean S. Milner, Milner Chapel is a beautiful sacred space that is underutilized due to the shortcomings of the current organ. Milner Chapel is an important part of the history and life of Second Presbyterian Church and provides an intimate worship space and experience.

After worship on April 23, members of the Chapel Organ Task Force and the Music and Fine Arts Staff will discuss the state of the current organ, including omissions in the original design and escalating maintenance costs. We will answer your questions on the evaluation process for the selection of the organ builder, as well as provide updates on the fundraising progress.

Why replace the Chapel Organ?
• Ongoing expensive repairs
• Difficult maintenance
• Missing stops (like strings) and stops that don’t work
• Not built (voiced) for the space

Who will build the new organ?
Richards, Fowkes & Company has nearly 30 years experience in building church organs. If funds can be raised in time, we hope that the new organ will be installed in the Spring of 2024.

What changes will be made to Milner Chapel?
The new organ must be adjacent to the pipes, so a rear balcony and access stairway will be built in keeping with the existing architecture. No seating will be lost.

Opportunity
Members of our congregation have already stepped forward with over $1M in pledges and gifts. To meet our goal of a new organ and necessary alterations to the Chapel, $1.3M is needed.

For more information on supporting the Milner Chapel Organ project, contact Nancy Frick, (317) 253-6461, ext 359.