Rental Procedure
Application
Renter is to complete and sign UUCS Application for Building Use/Rental. They should read and receive a copy of the Rules of Facilities Usage page and agree to it. UUCS representative signs accepted application and makes a copy for the renter.
Deposits
$50 refundable deposit fee for damages, plus 50% of rental fee is collected at time contract is signed to hold the date. Total Rent is due no later than two weeks before the event, or event will be canceled.
Sexton/Key
The $50 non-refundable fee for Sexton to open and close the building. Current keyholders and long-term space renters, please contact us at office@uusc.org, for more information.
Walk-Thru
Maybe done at any time before the event, usually when the renter signs the contract. Instructions are given on operating heat/ac and location of lights, fire extinguishers, fire exits.
Deposit Refund
We request a report from our sexton on any damages or non-routine cleaning necessary. Some straightening of furniture, sweeping, and bathroom touch-up is to be expected. Non-routine items would include but are not limited to tables and chairs needing to be broken down, mopping, and kitchen clean-up. Excessive clean-up will result in forfeiture of all or part of the fee for damages deposit.
Scheduling
All UUCS activities and events and all rentals by members and non-members must be scheduled on the church’s master calendar. Please contact us by sending an email to office@uucs.org.
• Scheduling priority will be given to UUCS activities and events, then to other member and non-member usage, whether paid or unpaid, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Paid rentals will not be considered “booked” until the signed contract and deposit are received.
• In the event of a church emergency, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule events or change area of usage.
General Rental Fees
- Sanctuary – $300 (4 hours – $50 each additional hour)
- plus Piano – $50 regular use
- plus Piano – $100 concert
- Fellowship Hall – $150 (4 hours – $25 each additional hour)
- plus Piano – $50 regular use
- Kitchen (add-on) – $30 (4 hours – $5 each additional hour)
- Wilde Hall (Lower Level) – $100 (4 hours – $25 each additional hour)
- Classroom – $10/per hour (meeting/changing room, etc.)
- Grounds – $100 (4 hours – $25 each additional hour)
- Sound Tech Support – $25/per hour – Payable to Technician
- Sexton – $50 (to open and close building)
Member Usage at No Charge
Members may use the Sanctuary at no charge for Rites of Passage (such as Wedding, Memorial Service). This does not include annual milestones such as birthday parties or anniversaries.
Member, Friend, Non-profit Fees
Please contact the church office (office@uucs.org or 864-585-9230) for member, friend, or non-profit rental fees.
Exceptions
All requests for exceptions to the above will be referred to the Board of Trustees.
November 2015
