First Evangelical United Church of Christ

Our next site is the First Evangelical United Church of Christ! Also known as the Fifth Street Church and German Reformed Church, this building was originally constructed in 1848 as the second church of the Aurora Baptists. Its Gothic Revival sanctuary is the oldest house of worship in Aurora. The church was used by the Aurora Baptists from 1848-1872; from 1872 until 2010, it was used by the First Evangelical United Church of Christ. The church was remodeled in 1911, and a central front entrance with a steeple replaced the original bell tower. A parish hall was added to the church between 1932 and 1934. The sanctuary today features stunning stained glass windows, an early twentieth century pipe organ, pews and chancel furnishings, and seating for over one hundred people. One of its most distinctive features is a projecting front tower topped by an octagonal spire. On September 23rd, 1994, the church was added to the National Register of Historic Placecs. Today, the building is used for the City of Spires Historical Foundation and Museum. The facilities are available for rental for weddings, vow renewals, meetings, worship, memorial services, and concerts.

Source(s): Wikipedia, SHAARD, City of Aurora website

Links:

https://secure.in.gov/apps/dnr/shaard/guest.html

https://www.aurora.in.us/city-of-spires.html