FACILITIES RENTAL

The Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene welcomes people of all faiths, and supports and encourages free inquiry. At 477 East 40th Ave, we are located at the northeast corner of 40th and Donald in south Eugene.

We have a beautiful setting in South Eugene representing the dedication and investment of the congregation. We encourage the widest use of our facilities in furthering the program of the church and in serving the community.

The primary purpose of our building is to provide facilities for the program and activities of the church, its members, and its committees and affiliated organizations. We seek also to make the building available to others in our community as a place for devotion, for work, for education, or for recreation, without, however, assuming responsibility for the opinions or activities of any organization which is not officially connected with the church.

Our church is dedicated to the search for and dissemination of truth about the world, humankind and society. We are opposed to authoritarianism and totalitarianism and to any anti-democratic organization which restricts freedom of mind or body. We regard the rights of our neighbors of whatever status, race or belief to be as precious as our own. We defend the right of minorities to express their views no matter how much we may disagree with them.

Outside groups using the building must make it clear that the church does not sponsor them nor does it necessarily endorse their views.

Any organization which practices discrimination as to race, creed, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation may not use the church facilities. If your event is advertised or announced as being open to the public, all persons who present themselves must be admitted within the capacity of the facilities contracted for regardless of race, creed, national origin, disability, gender or sexual orientation.

The church is available for weddings, engagement parties, baby showers, birthday parties, poetry readings, music recitals, and meetings. Fees vary depending upon which rooms will be used and the number of hours. Please contact the church office by email with details of your event or call 301-449-4308.

        The church is committed to environmentally-responsible use of all resources. We ask renters of our facilities to help fulfill this committment, by following all recycling instructions and avoiding, whenever possible, the use of disposable, non-biodegradable materials such as styrofoam and plastic when planning and conducting events at the Church.

        Both church levels are wheelchair accessible. Smoking is not permitted inside the church building. Parking is available in the church lot for up to 40 cars. There is ample on-street parking.

Prices (subject to change)

Sanctuary, 3 hour mimimum, $125.00 per hour
Social Hall, $75 per hour
Downstairs Rooms, $27 per hour
Kitchen, $100 flat fee

Optional Equipment available to rent:
Grand Piano, $50
TV/VCR, $50
Coffee Makers (included with Kitchen rental), $24

Terms

A refundable security deposit of $250.00 or 50% of the rental fee, whichever is less, to reserve the space for all rentals. Deposit must be paid at time of signing the lease agreement.

A janitorial/maintenance/set-up/key person fee will be $30.00 for 1 and 2 hour rentals, $50.00 for longer rentals.

A reduction in the rental fee may be negotiated for groups with non-profit status, all day meetings or on-going classes. (The kitchen and janitorial fees are not subject to the price reduction).

A special event package is available for large events such as weddings, committment ceremonies or memorial services. This package includes use of the Sanctuary, Social Hall, Kitchen and Library. The fee for this package is $800.00 (which includes a janitorial/ maintenance/set-up/key person) plus a refundable security deposit of $250.00.

RENTAL POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

It is the policy of the Unitarian Universalist Church to make its beautiful building facilities available to individuals and groups in the community that seek to serve and enrich human life, whether through the arts, education, politics, recreation, business, celebrations or other activities that are compatible with church policies (which include the Board Policies, and those below). We ask that you adhere to the following policies and guidelines when renting the facilities.

1. PUBLICITY: Do not use the church name as the sponsoring organization in any advertising or promotional literature for your event, unless it is an "official" Unitarian Universalist Church event. Do not publish the church phone number as the number to call for further information about your event.

2. RESTORATION OF PREMISES: Leave premises and equipment in the same condition as when your event began. If the church has set up chairs and tables for your event, it is not necessary for you to put them away. If you have moved equipment or furniture, please return it to its original location. Renters are to assume full responsibility for repairs required to restore to original condition. Decorations or other materials may be placed on walls and windows only with materials that do not damage or mark such surfaces, and all decorations are to be removed at the conclusion of the event.

3. FACILITIES USED: Use of premises is restricted to only those indoor and outdoor facilities and those times which are specified in the Lease Agreement. Use of the facilities MUST BE TERMINATED AT THE AGREED UPON TIME to accommodate the church official who is assigned to close and secure the building at the conclusion of the event. Late departures will result in forfeiture of part or all of the deposit.

4. CHILDCARE FACILITIES: If renters are using a portion of the facilities for childcare, no person under the age of 18 years may be solely providing that childcare.

5. EQUIPMENT USED: Renters may be granted permission to use the piano at an additional charge. No food or beverages are to be placed on the instrument.

6. CARE OF FACILITIES: Renters should be particularly cautious with food and beverages to avoid spills on the carpets. If spills do occur, they are to be immediately wiped up. Disregard for care of carpets will subject deposit to forfeiture. Candles are to be used only with advance permission and only in fireproof containers. Any decorations used near candles must be fireproof. Protection must be used so as to prevent candle wax from spilling on the carpet. Bird seed is the only allowable material that may be thrown (in outside areas only) at weddings. Rice is not permitted, and spray confetti is absolutely forbidden.

7. USE OF KITCHEN: Use of the kitchen may include all equipment and appliances in the kitchen. Renters are to bring their own consummables, including coffee, tea, sugar, cream, etc. Renters are to supply their own tablecloths and napkins. All dishes belonging to the church are to be washed and put away. Instructions for use of the dishwasher are posted in the kitchen. All garbage is to be removed from premises or disposed of in appropriate receptables outside, following posted instructions. Any food stored in the refrigerators must be removed. All coutertops and tables are to be cleaned and spills wiped up from the floor.

8. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES: No alcoholic beverages shall be served or available during the leased period unless prior permission is granted by Lessor.

9. SMOKING POLICY: Smoking is not allowed in the building and must be confined to the deck. Smoking materials are to be disposed of in containers provided.

10. ANIMALS: Animals are not permitted in the building, except for seeing eye dogs.

11. NOISE: NOISE MUST BE KEPT WITHIN ACCEPTABLE LIMITS AT ALL TIMES SO AS NOT TO DISTURB NEIGHBORS. THERE IS A CITY ORDINANCE WHICH FORBIDS NOISE WHICH WILL INTRUDE ON NEIGHBORS AFTER 10 PM.

12. EMERGENCIES: In the event of emergencies, phone numbers are posted in the kitchen by the phone. There are also fire extinguishers in the Social Hall/Kitchen area and the Gallery.

Contact Kim Harris, church administrator at the church office 686-2775 .