December 07 Trivia - The original Federated Church Memorial Organ was in memory of whom?  "Our Boys, who answered their country’s call in the World War 1917-1918" (from the plaque on the wall to the right of the altar)

November 07 Trivia - Prior to the land swap with the city in the early 1980’s, how much property surrounding the building did the church own ?  Prior to the land swap, the church owned only one foot around the entire foundation.

October 07 Answer - What is the translation of our pew bibles?  The translation is the New King James Version

September 07 Answer - What are the four liturgical colors that we use to decorate the sanctuary, celebrating the church year?  The use of colors to differentiate liturgical seasons became a common practice in the Western church in about the fourth century.  At first, usages varied considerably but by the 12th century Pope Innocent III systematized the use of five colors: Violet, White, Black, Red and Green.  The Lutheran and Anglican churches that emerged from the Reformation retained the traditional colors but they disappeared entirely (along with most other ritual) from the worship of the Reformed churches.  During the 20th century, the ecumenical Liturgical Movement prompted the rediscovery of ancient Christian ritual—including the traditional colors of the Western church.  To these have been added Blue and Gold—colors that were used in some Western rites before the 12th century.  Briefly, the colors express emotions and ideas that are associated with each of the seasons of the liturgical year.

August 07 Answer - If a fire broke out during a meeting in Hanson Hall, where would you find the nearest fire alarm?  There are two old fashioned fire bells near Hanson Hall.  The nearest is located next to the Trustees closet at the base of the stairwell off the Great Hall.  The other fire bell is located on the basement level just outside the old Church Office Space (now the Library/Nutcracker Sweets office).  Both of these bells have to be manually operated by pushing a button.  They were installed when the church’s basement and lower levels were used to house Aurora Village school kindergarten classes during the 1950’s.

July 07 Answer – Our 2005 Church survey noted that "The Church in Aurora is indeed a Community Church as ? denominational backgrounds are represented in our membership".  How many denominations were identified?   There were 23 different denominations reported in the 2005 Church survey.

June 07 Answer - What two out-buildings had to be razed to make room for an expanded Church parking lot?  In 1986, a two-story barn (which served as a garage for the manse and a Youth Room on the second floor) and a small cottage (complete with bathroom, kitchenette and a sauna) were razed to make room for an expanded church parking lot.

May 07 Answer - What year did the Stephen Ministry program start at The Church in Aurora?  In 1987 under the direction of Jane Van Auken and Cheryl Nordgren

April 07 Answer - Do you know when and where the church’s "Time Capsule" was buried?  What is in it?  The Church "Time Capsule" was buried outside the northeast corner of the bell tower/steeple during the foundation waterproofing project of 1999.  The organizers hoped to include a Spire, a Bulletin, the phone directory, and a copy of the waterproofing plans.  The items were placed in trash bags and then placed in a "RubberMaid" type bin.

March 07 Answer - Who is Hanson Hall named after, and why?  Amy Hanson

February 07 Answer - The Church used to have two indoor shuffleboard courts.  Where were they located (if you look hard you can still see them)?  There were two courts, and they were located in Fellowship Hall.  They are still slightly visible beneath the vinyl tile.

January 07 Answer - What year did the confirmands first lay a stone marking their Confirmation?  1985

December 06 Answer – What ancient monogram for Christ appears in our church courtyard?   “CR”, Chi Rho, which are the first two letters of Jesus’ name in Greek.

October 06 Answer - Our church has just been re-roofed with Certainteed black asphalt shingles.  What is the color and material of the shingles that are on our Church steeple?

The shingles on our Church Steeple are wooden shakes and are painted white to match our white siding.

The other two buildings were the Aurora Town Hall and the Public School.

299 = the average Worship attendance (both services) Sept ’05 – March ‘06

106 = the number of volunteer Church members that are on a committee and are listed on the back of our weekly Church Bulletin.