Congregational activities will have priority over all outside events.
Use by groups and individuals will be limited to times when no church activities are scheduled.
Non-profit community groups and individuals will be permitted to use St. Peter's facilities. Exceptions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Requests and reservations for all activities are to be made through St. Peter’s Office Administrator.
St. Peter's Council will be the final authority on facility use.
Use of the building may be revoked at any time by the Council.
A Certificate of Liability Insurance is required. If you do not have one, a Waiver of Liability can be provided.
Community groups and individuals must agree to reimburse St. Peter for expenses involved with the use of our facilities, including utilities and/or additional custodial expenses. Additional set up, clean up, or repair fees may apply.
The donation to cover expenses is left up to the discretion of the group or individual, but St. Peter’s suggests at least $50 for a one-day program in any of our spaces and $100 for a one-day use of the gymnasium.
Unforeseen church activities (such as funerals) take precedence over previously scheduled outside events. However, every effort will be made to avoid scheduling conflicts and to give notice.
Special use spaces, are available for small groups. Tables and chairs will be provided by St. Peter’s, however, you may not change the setup of tables and chairs without prior written approval of the Council.
Nothing is to be removed from or taped to the walls or woodwork without authorization from the Council.
Use of St. Peter’s office equipment is not permitted. However, a land-line telephone is available in the kitchen for local calling, or to dial 911 in the case of an emergency. All supplies (paper, staples, etc.) should be supplied by the group.
The use of alcoholic beverages is not permitted at St. Peter’s unless the Council has provided prior authorization.
Children are to be supervised by an adult (having attained the age 18) at all times and are not to be left alone in any part of the building - including the restrooms - at any time.
All rooms are to be returned to the same condition that they were in prior to each event. Food and beverages are to be disposed of immediately following the event. Meeting materials are to be removed and/or stored immediately following the event. Groups and individuals are required to dispose of all trash in the containers provided.
The chair lift may be used to transport individuals into the sanctuary. One member of the group is required receive instruction on the machinery before usage.
All restrooms should be checked prior to leaving, and should be left in a neat and orderly condition - lights off, windows closed, etc.
St. Peter’s is a smoke free building. All groups and individuals must enforce the NO SMOKING policy throughout the building.
The Council will provide access to the building via a key that allows entry during the agreed-upon hours through the Laramie St. door. The key is intended for use by group leaders only. Any additional entrance to the building should be supervised by someone from the group. It is IMPERATIVE that the door not be propped open and left unsupervised. Groups’ contract may be revoked if door is left propped open, pending investigation by the Council.
Upon leaving the building groups are responsible for checking and double checking that the external door they use is closed and locked. If damage (stuck lock, etc.) causes the door to not lock, a representative of the group must immediately call their church contact the to inform them of the issue. Under no circumstances should the door be left unlocked.
If damage to church property occurs, groups and/or individuals will be held financially and legally responsible for repairs or replacement at the option of St. Peter’s. All damages or losses are to be promptly reported to Council.
