The organ of the First United Methodist Church is the culmination of a series of events which began nearly 25 years ago.  At that time the 1930's Kilgen organ began to show signs of failure.  The cost of needed and anticipated repairs would have been such that replacement of the organ seemed wise.

    In 1981, small parts were produced and the console was finished.  In 1982, the bulk of the instrument was complete.  Delay in delivery of some important parts delayed completion of the organ until February 1983.  The organ was then delivered and installation began February 28, 1983.

    The organ is installed in a free-standing case in the center of the rear wall of the chancel.  The casewood is oak, finished to match the chancel furnishings, and carries the Cross motif from the pulpit and lecturn.  The console, also oak, is detached.  The faced papers are from the Principal stop. Immediately behind the facade pipes are the smaller Principal pipes and the pipes of the Mixture stop.  In the swell box are the Gemshorn, Gedackt, Dolce Celeste, Praestant, and Trumpet stops. In the former organ chamberm behind the left grille, are the Harp, Chimes, and Subbass stops.  The organ is a two manual instrument of eight stops, with ten ranks and 696 pipes.