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After months of careful planning, consultation and craftsmanship, St Luke’s marked a joyful milestone on Sunday 18 January with the blessing and inauguration of a new church organ.
The occasion was a fitting celebration for a parish with a strong and long-standing musical life at the heart of its worship.
The instrument, built by The Cotswold Hybrid Organ Company and overseen by the experienced organ expert Jeremy Meager, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. At its core lies a foundation of genuine pipework, enhanced and supported by the latest digital sound technology, all beautifully housed within a finely crafted oak case that sits harmoniously within the church. The adjacent mobile console, from which the organist plays, was built by Viscount Organs and offers both flexibility and precision for performance.
The resulting sound is rich, versatile and remarkably authentic, capable of supporting everything from gentle accompaniment for congregational singing to the fuller demands of choral repertoire. It is an instrument well suited to the varied musical tradition of St Luke’s, where music plays an essential role in the celebration of the liturgy.
St Luke’s is blessed with an adult choir, a well-established junior choir and a contemporary music group. Under the guidance of the choir director and an organist, music is provided across three Sunday Masses, enhancing the prayerful atmosphere of each celebration and encouraging the active participation of the congregation.
The project has been made possible through generous fundraising efforts and donations from parishioners and friends of the parish. There is a strong sense of pride and gratitude within the community, not least among the musicians, who are already discovering the many possibilities the new instrument offers.
This new organ is not only a significant addition to the church building, but also an investment in the future of music and worship at St Luke’s for many years to come.
