Sanctuary Projects
All Saints is currently engaged in two major projects in our sanctuary: the restoration of the Rose Window and the restoration and installation of a new-to-us vintage organ, Skinner Opus 435. Both of these projects are being funded through the Donald Teeters Memorial Music Fund.
The Rose Window
Designed by famed Boston stained-glass artist Charles Connick and installed in 1926, our historic Rose Window has cracked tracery and other age-related wear which will cause it to fail within the next two to five years if left unrestored. The process will consist of removal of the current stained glass for restoration offsite, installation of new cast tracery, then return of the restored stained glass and application of protective glazing. Planning for this project began in the fall of 2025; we hope to complete it by spring of 2027.
Work on the window itself consists of removal of the current stained glass for restoration offsite, installation of new cast tracery, then return of the restored stained glass and application of protective glazing. While the window is being restored, the opening will have a temporary covering and scaffolding will remain in the high altar area. The reredos and high altar will need to be removed before the window work can begin.
Rob Olson, who designed and guided our recent roof restoration, is the architect for the project. Folan Waterproofing, who handled masonry work for the roof, will serve as general contractor. Burnham & LaRoche, who did the Beacon Street Window, will do the stained-glass work. Northern Design will replace the concrete tracery. The estimated cost of this restoration is $1 million.
The Skinner Organ (Opus 435)
In October 2025, we acquired Skinner Organ Company Opus 435, a 44-rank instrument built in 1923 with exceptional, unaltered craftsmanship, from Grant Memorial AME Church in Chicago. The organ has been relocated to Brookline and its restoration is now taking place under the direction of Joseph Rotella of the Spencer Organ Company. The 1961 Casavant organ we currently use is in significant decline and likely to become completely unplayable within the next two to three years, hence the push to move forward with a replacement quickly.
Joseph is working in phases on the restoration, primarily at his workshop in Waltham, Massachusetts. Each of the initial phases involves the restoration of a particular section of the organ, such as the Choir mechanicals and flue pipes; later phases relate to the acquisition of additional pipes and the rebuilding of the console. If we can locate sufficient funding to continue at our current pace on this project, we hope to be able to install the fully restored organ in our sanctuary in summer 2028. The total cost of the purchase of the organ and its restoration and installation is approximately $2.5 million.
AboutDonald Teeters
Don Teeters (1936–2014) was a pillar of the Boston music community, serving All Saints from 1967 until his retirement in 2014. He likewise served as music director of the Boston Cecilia and on the faculty of the New England Conservatory. At All Saints, he built the choir into the cherished ensemble it is today and was a thoughtful liturgist, caring minister, and steady presence for decades.
Give to the Campaign
Funding these projects will take support from the whole community and we welcome donations of all sizes, including pledges of future donations, non-cash gifts (such as securities), and the like.
To make an immediate donation, please give to the Donald Teeters Memorial Music Fund. To discuss a pledge or future donation or to get more information, please email teetersfund@allsaintsbrookline.org.
You can make a pledge through Realm, or via a printed pledge form below.