Use of Facilities or Property

    First in Service, United in Christ… To this end, our Church is in the practice of lending our facilities to individuals, groups, and organizations to conduct meetings or other events. However, we insist that any activities using our property and buildings are consistent with the biblical values held by our ministry. Building usage by outside groups in no way implies Church sponsorship or endorsement of such meetings or programs. The Church reserves the right to deny use to any group whose purpose the Church it deems to be inconsistent with the Church's mission. We also intend to be good stewards of our assets by limiting our liability when lending our facilities. Consequently we ask that all requests for usage of the property and facilities be accompanied by a completed "Request for use of Property or Facilities" form. Once this form is approved, the user must complete and sign the "Agreement for use of Building" form.

    Note: All wedding reservations must be handled through the Church Secretary, please call 770-943-5130.
     

    Scheduling

    1. When no responsible party is a member of Powder Springs First United Methodist Church, reservations cannot be made for a date more than three months in advance.
    2. Church members may make reservations based upon availability at any time.
    3. All initial reservations may be made with the church secretary by phone. The reservation will be held for five working days during which time, the prospective user must complete and return the "Request for use of Property or Facilities" form. The church secretary will then forward the completed form to the trustee of the church responsible for the requested facility. That trustee will evaluate the information, calling upon the input of the Pastor, Music Director and/or any other appropriate Church Member and either approve or disapprove the request. Please allow five working days for the trustee to review the request. The responsible trustee will contact the primary responsible party with the decision.
    4. Upon approval of the request, the user shall return the completed "Agreement for use of building" form along with payment within two weeks. The return of the form and the payment is regarded as a contract and thereby indicates that the user has read the policies and intends to abide by them. The church secretary will then add the event to the church calendar and the responsible trustee will be the contact person for the church.

    Facilities

    1. Maximum number of persons to be accommodated in specified areas: Sanctuary 400; Chapel 135; Fellowship Hall 100; classrooms: varies by size.
    2. The facilities will be available one hour prior to the event. An extension can be granted if requested. Events must end with premises vacated by 10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11:59 p.m. Friday. On Saturday, the Sanctuary, Chapel, and classrooms must be vacated by 8:30 p.m. and the fellowship hall by 11:00 p.m.
    3. No nails, tacks, staples, glue, or tape may be used to attach anything to the walls, woodwork, furniture, or floors.
    4. All decorations and signage must be approved.
    5. Do not bring any food or drink into the Sanctuary or Chapel.
    6. Drinks and snacks are allowed in the classrooms. However, return of the security deposit may be forfeited if spills result in stains or other permanent damage.
    7. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere within any building on the Church property, including the restrooms.
    8. Alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited anywhere on the Church premises.
    9. Only the church sound technician is authorized to use the church sound system.
    10. Do not adjust the heat and air units. Because they are sensitive units, adjustments may damage them and leave you responsible for readjustments or repairs.
    11. Users and guests must be confined to the parts of the buildings that have been reserved.
    12. Nursery rooms cannot be used unless staffed by two paid adult Powder Springs First United Methodist Church workers.
    13. One meeting with the responsible trustee or appointed representative may be arranged in advance to allow users to see the facilities for planning purposes.
    14. All lights must be turned off upon vacating the facility.
    15. The Church provides no janitorial services unless contracted in advance. Therefore it is the responsibility of the building user to set up, clean up and arrange furniture in the exact manner it was found. Trash and garbage must be bagged and placed in the dumpster outside. Violations of this rule will results in forfeiture of the deposit.
    16. No illegal activities of any kind are permitted in the Church building(s) or property.
    17. Use of kitchen does not include expendables (paper towels, garbage bags, condiments, etc.)
    18. If a group misrepresents itself or its intended use, or violates any of the policies set forth herein, the use arrangement will be subject to immediate termination and forfeiture of all fees and deposits.

    Fees

    Responsible party who has not been a member of Powder Springs First United Methodist Church for at least one year:

    Sanctuary $100 per day
    Chapel $50 per day
    Fellowship Hall $75 per day
    Kitchen Use $20
    TV/VCR $5
    Refundable security deposit $50 (to be returned within two weeks if the facilities remain in their original state)
    Custodial Fees $50 per day (waived for classroom use or use of fellowship hall without food, but $50 deposit is in jeopardy if rooms are not picked up after use)


    Responsible party who has been a member of Powder Springs First United Methodist Church for at least one year:

    Sanctuary no charge
    Chapel no charge
    Fellowship Hall no charge
    Classrooms no charge
    Refundable security deposit $50 (to be returned within two weeks if the facilities remain in their original state)
    Custodial Fees $50 per day (waived for classroom use or use of fellowship hall without food, but $50 deposit is in jeopardy if rooms are not picked up after use)