hi dear @sticksforstones, really an interesting one! this bond of the band with god struck me a lot, I can imagine the members of the church that didn't understand what you wanted and maybe they didn't agree. I think you have reason to say that they were scared and accepting music so different from the organ's music must have been a shock. how to think that god wouldn't agree?
anyway I hope your friend is getting better and better, all the best for all of you
congratulations on your work and your curie rating