FAQ: What do I need to know about renting church space?
Are there restrictions on who can rent space?
There are two categories for renters:
A. Members/adherents of FSA, church organizations and designated outreach* groups may use church facilities for little or no charge. However, exceptional fees (which may be dependent on duration of rental) could include:
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the cost of a custodian for set-ups and cleanup.
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security costs
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a minimum set-up fee for certain events, like small recitals.
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There are also occasions when FSA members/adherents use a room for a small non-church gathering and we ask that an appropriate donation to the church be made.
*An outreach activity (or group) is related to work deemed to encourage/support the mission of First-St. Andrew's United Church as determined by the Property Committee
B. Individuals and organizations with no direct association with the church pay a very reasonable charge based on the type of usage**. For this group there may be additional costs for
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providing entrance access
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security
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use of church-owned furniture and equipment
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cleaning, etc.
**Profit vs. not-for-profit utilization will be taken into account when fees are levied.
What About Weddings & Funerals?
What spaces are availabe for rent?
We offer a variety of spaces that can be "mixed and matched" for your event. Take a moment to look below.
Sanctuary: Seats approximately 500.
Full sound system available
Chapel: Flexible space for small meetings and events.
Proudfoot Hall: Flexible space for meetings, receptions, musical events and accessible by elevator
Kitchen: Off of Proudfoot Hall. Ideal
work area for catered events. Handy to
outdoor offloading.
Parlour: Ideal for small famiy gatherings, or "green room" functions.
Atrium: Ideal "crush" area for intermission displays, refreshments, displays, etc.