Facilities Usage Agreement

Stewardship is one of the most important principles found in the Bible. As a part of our effort to be good stewards of all that God gives to us, we (at Union City Christian Church) feel that it’s God's will that we share our facilities with others of the community. Allowing others to use our facilities is one way that we can serve our community.

However, it’s also important that we have some sort of agreement with all those who would use our facilities. Such an agreement is important, so that all concerned will know what is expected of them in regard to the use of the building(s). The following are both general and specific guidelines concerning the use of our facilities.

1. Any group that uses our facilities must understand that Church functions and activities take priority over all others.

2. If your group wants to use the facilities at any other time than your regular meeting time, then the activity and the date of that activity must be cleared through the Church Office at least two (2) weeks in advance.

3. After each meeting your group must clean up after itself and leave the building or buildings that it used ready for what ever group may use it next.

4. Your group is responsible to make sure that all lights in the building or buildings that it uses are turned off and all doors are locked when the meeting is over.

5. No alcohol/drugs will be allowed in any form in the buildings or on the church grounds. No smoking will be allowed in any of the buildings. No DJ’s at parties or receptions. No dancing will be permitted.

6. If the nursery area is used there must be at least two adults present in the nursery with the children at all times. The nursery area is to be picked up and cleaned up if your group uses it.

7. If the auditorium is used, all pulpit furniture and other furniture that has been moved, is to be returned to its proper place.

8. Your group will be responsible to report to the Church Office any damage incurred while using the building or buildings and for the repair of (in consultation with the churches Properties Ministry) or for the cost of repairing any damage done while your group is using the building or buildings.

9. Each group MUST have at least two adults present at all times.

Your group is responsible to clean up after use of facilities. Below is a list of specific things that are expected to be done by all groups using the facilities.

1. The vacuum will be run as needed to clean the carpet.

2. The kitchen is to be cleaned, if used, as needed. Make sure the counters, sinks, ranges, floor, microwave, utensils, etc, are clean.

3. The bathrooms are to be cleaned as needed.

4. The toilets are to be checked and flushed following the meeting. They are also to be cleaned if needed.

5. Chairs and tables are to be cleaned off and returned to their respective positions according to the floor plan on the bulletin board.

6. Kitchen counters, ranges, microwave, utensils, and sinks are to be cleaned if used.

7. Garbage is to be placed outside in trash containers.

8. Your group is responsible to bring and to use its own disposable napkins, plates, bowls, silver ware, cups, etc. If any of the churches utensils are used, they are to be washed and put back where they belong.

9. Please be energy conscience. It’s quite expensive to heat/cool and light our buildings. So turn off any lights not in use. If there is a problem with the heating/cooling system, please report it to the Church Office immediately.

10. If you do not want to clean the building(s), for a fee of $75.00 per building our janitor will take care of it.

Remember, during the time that your group is using one or more of our buildings, it is your responsibility to see that it is respected by all members of your group. If each group will fulfill its responsibilities and take care of the facilities, then all will be able to enjoy their use.

If your group fails to abide by one or more of the above guidelines your deposit will be forfeited and the church may deny your group any further use of the facilities.

Since there are expenses involved in using these facilities, there will be a charge for non-members of Union City Christian Church. If you are a member of Union City Christian Church, and requesting the use of the facilities for your group, the costs below are waved.

Use of Fellowship Hall: $75.00

Use of Auditorium: $75.00

Deposit (above and beyond the above costs):

$75.00 per building

The deposit is due no later than two weeks before the use of the building(s) is reguested. The deposit will be returned on the condition that the building(s) used is properly cleaned and items are set back up, as specified above. This will be determined by the church custodian or by one of our Elders or Deacons.

Click here to fill out the request form on-line.