Church Member Facility Rental
If members choose to use the church facilities for a variety of non-church activities, such as birthday parties, baby showers, bridal showers, anniversary celebrations, weddings, and other similar events, it is important to note that all standards and guidelines that pertain specifically to weddings will also be applicable to these activities. In other words, there is to be no drinking, smoking, dancing, or any other activities deemed worldly taking place within the church’s facilities or anywhere in close proximity to them. This ensures that the sanctity and purpose of our church environment are maintained.
Following is a guideline for facility use and reservations for all church members (including staff and pastors).
Initial reservation:
Check availability of church site with Sarah Sargent or fill out the above form - reserving date, start and stop time including cleanup. [Availability of facilities dependent on church calendar, ability of Janitors for cleanup, and any staff members needed for event.
Assign one person as the one responsible for overall conduct, arranging, and cleanup of event. This person MUST be a current member of Corridor Baptist Church.
Determine who is responsible for unlocking and relocking of site for event and arrange the timing for this. Though the party reserving facilities must clean up after the event, church janitors must also be available for deep cleaning after event concludes and before the next church service/event.
To assure that the facility is clean according to “church service standards,” a cleaning fee of $200.00 will be collected. Also, a $150.00 refundable deposit for damages will be collected in order to pay for broken items, damaged facilities, or spills that require the church to buy or rent special equipment. If no such incident occurs, deposit/s will be fully refunded.
Initial Set up:
Determine what kitchen or facilities items will be used including tables, chairs, tablecloths, food service utensils, etc.
Paper Products: It is the responsibility of the person or persons hosting the activity to purchase the paper products and tableware needed for the event to avoid depleting the church’s stock.
When decorating walls or ceiling, use only fastenings that can be removed without defacing the area decorated. This includes the prohibition of anything that will put holes in the walls.
Event Conduct:
Conduct and dress should be appropriate when using church facilities [Refer to church activity dress code and wedding and reception conduct in the church’s handbook].
No alcoholic beverages, drugs, or tobacco allowed.
Activities requiring exertive activity should be moved outside the building to avoid damage and injury.
Conduct should include using words and activities that continue to honor God.
End activity at arranged time and immediately perform cleanup and reset of facility.
Cleanup:
Determine who is responsible to supervise and assure that the following is complete:
· Tear down and storing of tables and chairs [reset of area for normal usage].
· Remove ALL trash including that in the bathroom.
· Wash, dry and store any kitchen items used.
· Vacuum carpets making sure to remove and clean any food stains or confetti-style decorations.
· Mop kitchen area and bathroom, as needed.
· Report any breakage or damage to Pastor House or Pastor Scott immediately.