This past Sunday, June 10, 2018, members of Hibben gathered for worship in much the same fashion they have since the current sanctuary was built in the 1980’s. There was one difference, however…most were keenly aware that the appearance of their beloved worship space would not look quite the same when we return here for worship in approximately 6 weeks.
Hibben has been contemplating the need to renovate and redesign the chancel area for the past two or three years, and when it was decided last year that a new organ was needed, the church Trustees made the bold decision to do both projects at once.
Led by Mashburn Construction of Mt. Pleasant, a team of contractors will begin the process of demolition and rebuilding of the chancel area on June 20th, with an anticipated construction schedule of 50 days. Near the end of this process, our new custom Allen organ will arrive and the installation of this beautiful instrument will cap the renovation of the sanctuary.
Although the front and rear of the church will no longer look like it has these many years, Hibben will continue to serve our community through our many missions and outreach programs, and we will continue to worship in this wonderful space as we realize our vision of ever greater service to God and community.
The Organ's Trail 
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