Wedding and Special Ceremony Options
Nonmember, 20 + people
Commons - $300
Two dressing rooms - $35 each room
Rehearsal - $50
Supervision - $50
Deposit - $100 - due when date is put on People's calendar, and refundable (unless cancellation).
Total - $570 ($100 is refundable)= $470
*Minister fees - extra
Organ use - $50
Nonmember, 20 + (no rehearsal or dressing rooms)
Commons - $300
Supervision - $50
Deposit - $100 - due when date is put on People's calendar, and refundable (unless cancellation).
Total - $450 ($100 is refundable)= $350
*Minister fees - extra
Organ use - $50
Nonmember, under 20 people, SMALL
Room 6 - $100
Supervision - $50
Deposit - $50 - due when date is put on People's calendar, and refundable (unless cancellation).
Total - $200 ($50 is refundable)= $150
*Minister fees - extra
Supporting Member, 20 + people
Commons - $150
Includes rehearsal
*Minister honorarium - extra
Supporting Member, under 20 people
Room 6- $50
*Minister honorarium - extra
*The minister charges her own fees
Other Ceremony Information
MINISTER
You may use our minister (if available) or any authorized person (we will need a letter submitted by them on their letterhead stating their credentials and that they are officiating the ceremony) of your choice to perform your ceremony. As a professional courtesy, Reverend McAllister would like to speak with or meet the authorized person about the ceremony arrangements.
If Reverend Jill McAllister is to officiate, she will ask to meet with the couple to plan the ceremony.
DEPOSIT
The deposit holds your ceremony date on People's calendar. Your deposit will be refunded within 2 weeks after the ceremony providing you have left the church in good condition. If, after the event, any facilities and/or equipment are discovered damaged, the full amount of the deposit will be retained and any billing for added costs or repairs will be made. If your ceremony is cancelled, the church will retain the deposit.
Suggestion: It may be helpful to organize a few friends to have clean up duty immediately after the ceremony to relieve the participants from that duty.
PAYMENT
Payment in full is due 1 month before ceremony.
MUSIC
We can provide a list of musicians and vocalists who may be available to provide music for your ceremony. They quote their own fees. You are welcome to use the piano located in the Commons. There is an added fee for the use of the organ (see fee schedule).
SOUND SYSTEM
Previous arrangements must be made for the use of the microphone, taped music or if you wish to have your service taped.
TIME OF SERVICE
There is a 5 hour time limit (from set up to finish) for the ceremony and 2 hours for the rehearsal. You may purchase an extra hour for $80. You may decorate/set up during your scheduled 5-hour ceremony time frame, not during the rehearsal. Participants will not be admitted before the scheduled opening time.
PLEASE NOTE
- Food, candy, or drink is not allowed in the Commons area. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages.
- We are not responsible for any property or belongings left inside the church or on the grounds.
- Due to environmental conerns, flower petals or bird seed are acceptable alternatives to rice or confetti.
- Church furnishings should be left as you find them.
Rules for Renters
1. Building keys are the property of the CHURCH. If USER does not return key(s) within one week after a one-time event, USER’s deposit will be retained by the CHURCH.
2. No ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES permitted anywhere in CHURCH building or on CHURCH grounds during non-church events.
3. NO SMOKING is permitted in the church. There are receptacles to use outside both front and back doors.
4. EMERGENCY: In case of EMERGENCY, please note that there is a mailbox labeled in red, “EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.” In this box is a book containing helpful information as well as designated representatives of People’s Church.
5. No helium balloons are allowed in the Commons because they can get entangled in the ceiling fan and result in costly repairs.
6. Thermostats are not to be adjusted.
7. Please obey the fire lane and handicap parking signs.
8. No storage of anything in the church building or on the church grounds without permission of the CHURCH administrator.
9. USER assumes liability for all damage to person or property resulting from negligent or intentional acts of its officials, members, or guests arising from any us of the church facility or grounds. Proof of USER’s liability insurance coverage may be required.
10. USER must have written permission from the CHURCH administrator to use Audio-Visual Equipment or pianos.
11. Chairs will not be removed from the Commons for any reason. If they are stacked, they must be stacked armed on armed, armless on armless, so they do not fall. All chairs must be put back in the proper configuration shown by the enclosed map.
12. Damages for misuse of church facilities and grounds, including failure to clean properly, shall be deducted from any security deposit, unless USER pays damages directly.
13. USER will be charged the usual rate if CHURCH is not informed at least one week before cancellation of a scheduled event.
14. Absolutely no children under age 16 will be unattended by an adult anywhere in the building or on the grounds (except restroom facilities).
15. Burning of candles is permitted only as provided in this Agreement. (See appended Oshtemo Township rules.) A minimum $200 security deposit is required if candles are to be used inside the building. The USER is absolutely prohibited from burning any other substance inside the building.
16. At the end of each use, facilities shall be cleaned and re-set to conditions at the beginning of use. This includes:
- Taking all garbage (including cigarette butts) to the brown dumpster. Do not use the recycling bin.
- All windows and doors must be shut and locked.
- All lights and ceiling fans must be turned off.
- Carpet should be vacuumed, especially if food has been served.
If you are interested in renting a room at People's Church, you can contact our administrator at (269) 375-3262.