Regular Room/Church Rental
"Open Hearts - Open Minds - Open Doors"
Our church desires that it's members and friends make full use of the rooms and the facility that are available. Listed below are policies and fees for the use of the church facilities. (Since the church is a non-profit entity, charges are not intended to provide income to the church but are structured to cover the cost of utilities, church equipment use, custodial set-up/take-down/cleaning/maintenance for facility. Some activities, deemed normal use, will not be charged for custodial care.)
Property
When rooms are in use, they should be used in a manner befitting the church surroundings. Absolutely no church property may be loaned from the church outside of old tables and folding chairs (must be reserved prior to loaning). Bells will not be removed from the church unless under the supervision of the bell choir director or their designated representative. The church secretary should be alerted to their removal beforehand.
Outside groups renting the church, need to discuss with office personnel what equipment they will need.
All groups using any part of the church are expected to clean up after the activity and leave the furniture, etc. as they found it unless directed otherwise. Supplies in the Sunday school rooms are not to be used. If rooms are not left as stated, we reserve the right to charge accordingly for the additional custodial hours used to clean-up, as well as the cost of any damages of the church property. Anyone misusing the church property will have their privileges revoked.
Groups are expected to confer directly with the church secretary or custodian regarding the number of tables and chairs needed, and the timing for when such a set-up should be complete.
A $200.00 charge for non-church members and $125.00 for church members (for a full day) will be collected at time of reservation for the Family Life Center, unless other arrangements are made with the church secretary. At time of booking, group must leave a contact name, number and address of person responsible for the group. Exception to the room rental fees are church ministry groups/committees/connectional groups of the immediate church of the greater United Methodist Church. No charge will be made for group uses in connection with a meal served by the UMW or another church group.
If an emergency situation arises (example: Funeral) and the church must move an existing group to make way for another, the church office will be responsible to contact the group leader and let them know of the changes as quickly as possible.
Building Rules:
Our church desires that it's members and friends make full use of the rooms and the facility that are available. Listed below are policies and fees for the use of the church facilities. (Since the church is a non-profit entity, charges are not intended to provide income to the church but are structured to cover the cost of utilities, church equipment use, custodial set-up/take-down/cleaning/maintenance for facility. Some activities, deemed normal use, will not be charged for custodial care.)
Property
When rooms are in use, they should be used in a manner befitting the church surroundings. Absolutely no church property may be loaned from the church outside of old tables and folding chairs (must be reserved prior to loaning). Bells will not be removed from the church unless under the supervision of the bell choir director or their designated representative. The church secretary should be alerted to their removal beforehand.
Outside groups renting the church, need to discuss with office personnel what equipment they will need.
All groups using any part of the church are expected to clean up after the activity and leave the furniture, etc. as they found it unless directed otherwise. Supplies in the Sunday school rooms are not to be used. If rooms are not left as stated, we reserve the right to charge accordingly for the additional custodial hours used to clean-up, as well as the cost of any damages of the church property. Anyone misusing the church property will have their privileges revoked.
Groups are expected to confer directly with the church secretary or custodian regarding the number of tables and chairs needed, and the timing for when such a set-up should be complete.
A $200.00 charge for non-church members and $125.00 for church members (for a full day) will be collected at time of reservation for the Family Life Center, unless other arrangements are made with the church secretary. At time of booking, group must leave a contact name, number and address of person responsible for the group. Exception to the room rental fees are church ministry groups/committees/connectional groups of the immediate church of the greater United Methodist Church. No charge will be made for group uses in connection with a meal served by the UMW or another church group.
If an emergency situation arises (example: Funeral) and the church must move an existing group to make way for another, the church office will be responsible to contact the group leader and let them know of the changes as quickly as possible.
Building Rules:
- Groups are asked to respect the room assignments and to be confined to the rooms they have reserved.
- No Smoking inside the church facilities.
- Absolutely no alcoholic beverages are permitted inside or outside the church property.
- Supplies in Sunday school rooms are not for group use.
- Please leave the space as you found it, or better.
- Supervision of children is mandatory.
- Please contact the church office if your plans have changed.
Weddings
From the congregation of the United Methodist Church we want to say "thank you" for considering giving us the opportunity to minister together to accomplish what God desires for your marriage. We consider marriage a very positive event and believe it is a blessing to be part of them.
As a church, we are much more than a building in which a ceremony is held. We are a congregation committed to doing what honors the Lord and what will be most helpful to others who are seeking to honor Him as well. The policies and guidelines below are an effort to assist everyone to be able to work together, should you gain approval to use UMC, in a helpful and productive manner. We desire to assist each couple in starting their union in a positive, productive way, helping them to enjoy a lasting marriage that honors the institution God created and ordained.
No wedding date will be reserved at UMC until the wedding application is submitted and approved by the pastor. It must be completed in full. You should request your wedding date as early as possible, as bookings are made on a first come, first served basis with the church calendar taking priority.
Our pastor will normally officiate at weddings held at UMC. Any variation from this policy should be discussed and approved before any other arrangements are made. It is the policy of our pastor to counsel with each couple in preparation for their marriage ceremony as one of life's most significant and spiritual moments.
The total cost for having a wedding at UMC in the Sanctuary is $845.00 *($300 Waived for "Active Church Members"). Deposit of 1/2 of the total cost is to be paid at the time of reserving the facility. The balance of the fee is due 10 days before the scheduled event. The deposit is non-refundable.
This fee includes:
The cost for the use of the Witter Chapel is $25.00 for the custodian, $75 for the organist (if needed) and the Pastor's Honorarium.
Rooms will be available for use in their normal clean condition. If more specific additional cleaning is requested, there will be a $25 per hour custodial fee assessed, and the work will be done as time allows. In addition, if rooms being used are not left in a normal clean condition, there will be a $25 per hour clean-up fee assessed.
Damaged, lost or stolen property will be deemed the responsibility of the wedding party and will be billed at the replacement cost. Any damaged items should be reported to the church office as soon as possible. All personal items should be removed from the building following the ceremony. UMC does not assume responsibility for lost or damaged personal items.
Decorations
Nothing may be attached to walls or woodwork without prior approval from the church office or custodian. Use of rice, confetti, bubbles, birdseed, etc. is prohibited inside the church. Throwing of rice is prohibited outside the church as well.
Wedding Rehearsal
The rehearsal provides an opportunity to become familiar with the order of worship and physical arrangements of the church. Participants at the rehearsal include the bride and groom, all attendants, parents of the bride and groom, ushers and acolytes.
Musicians need not practice during the rehearsal, but may do so more advantageously before or after the rehearsal and at other scheduled times. The rehearsal lasts 45-60 minutes. All participants are encouraged to arrive on time so the rehearsal can begin on schedule.
No smoking, alcohol or illegal drugs allowed on Church grounds.
*An "Active Church Member" will have a record of church attendance or giving in the year prior to the wedding request. Or a the couple must have at least one parent who is a member with a record of attendance and giving in the year prior to the wedding request.
As a church, we are much more than a building in which a ceremony is held. We are a congregation committed to doing what honors the Lord and what will be most helpful to others who are seeking to honor Him as well. The policies and guidelines below are an effort to assist everyone to be able to work together, should you gain approval to use UMC, in a helpful and productive manner. We desire to assist each couple in starting their union in a positive, productive way, helping them to enjoy a lasting marriage that honors the institution God created and ordained.
No wedding date will be reserved at UMC until the wedding application is submitted and approved by the pastor. It must be completed in full. You should request your wedding date as early as possible, as bookings are made on a first come, first served basis with the church calendar taking priority.
Our pastor will normally officiate at weddings held at UMC. Any variation from this policy should be discussed and approved before any other arrangements are made. It is the policy of our pastor to counsel with each couple in preparation for their marriage ceremony as one of life's most significant and spiritual moments.
The total cost for having a wedding at UMC in the Sanctuary is $845.00 *($300 Waived for "Active Church Members"). Deposit of 1/2 of the total cost is to be paid at the time of reserving the facility. The balance of the fee is due 10 days before the scheduled event. The deposit is non-refundable.
This fee includes:
- The sanctuary and three "gathering" rooms.
- The Pastor's fee
- An Organist
- A Custodian
- A Videographer/Sound Technician
- a Wedding Coordinator
The cost for the use of the Witter Chapel is $25.00 for the custodian, $75 for the organist (if needed) and the Pastor's Honorarium.
Rooms will be available for use in their normal clean condition. If more specific additional cleaning is requested, there will be a $25 per hour custodial fee assessed, and the work will be done as time allows. In addition, if rooms being used are not left in a normal clean condition, there will be a $25 per hour clean-up fee assessed.
Damaged, lost or stolen property will be deemed the responsibility of the wedding party and will be billed at the replacement cost. Any damaged items should be reported to the church office as soon as possible. All personal items should be removed from the building following the ceremony. UMC does not assume responsibility for lost or damaged personal items.
Decorations
Nothing may be attached to walls or woodwork without prior approval from the church office or custodian. Use of rice, confetti, bubbles, birdseed, etc. is prohibited inside the church. Throwing of rice is prohibited outside the church as well.
Wedding Rehearsal
The rehearsal provides an opportunity to become familiar with the order of worship and physical arrangements of the church. Participants at the rehearsal include the bride and groom, all attendants, parents of the bride and groom, ushers and acolytes.
Musicians need not practice during the rehearsal, but may do so more advantageously before or after the rehearsal and at other scheduled times. The rehearsal lasts 45-60 minutes. All participants are encouraged to arrive on time so the rehearsal can begin on schedule.
No smoking, alcohol or illegal drugs allowed on Church grounds.
*An "Active Church Member" will have a record of church attendance or giving in the year prior to the wedding request. Or a the couple must have at least one parent who is a member with a record of attendance and giving in the year prior to the wedding request.
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Scouts
Boy Scout & Girl Scout programs are a mission of the United Methodist Church and therefore will not be charged for the use of the church. However, a contract from each branch of the group using the church needs to be received in the office for the schedule of each, with contact name, address and phone number of the responsible leader.