APPLICATION FOR USE OF BUILDING, GROUNDS & EQUIPMENT

St. Mark United Church of Christ

1861 Missouri State Road

Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-6636

Use Application must be completed by both members and non-members and signed to ensure compliance. Please submit documents, along with payment, to the church as soon as possible. All rentals are approved by the Council & prompt submission ensures your preferred date.

Name of Responsible Party: ______

·  Must be 21 years of age or older

·  Must be in attendance and assume all responsibility for the duration of the event

Address: ______Phone: (____) ______

Purpose of Use: ______

Date Requested: ____/____/____ Alternate Date: ____/____/____

Time of Use (in specific hours): ______(period of 4 hours)

Facilities to be Used (check all that apply):

Fellowship Hall Kitchen Grounds

Stove/Convection Oven Tables & Chairs Church Office

Other: Please explain: ______

Will caterer be bringing in food? Yes No

Name of caterer: ______Phone: (____) ______

Probable Number of Attendees: ______(Maximum # ____)

Church Members: $25 fee for use of church, facilities, and/or borrowed property

Members: # Tables borrowed: _____ # of Chairs Borrowed: _____

Non-Members: Deposit --$150 (refunded & mailed out after post event inspection)

Fellowship Hall or Sanctuary only -- $100 (flat fee) – each additional hour $25.00

Fellowship Hall with Kitchen-- $150 (flat fee) – each additional hour $25.00

Please write two separate checks: one for the deposit amount and the second one for the building use request that fits your need. The deposit check will be mailed back to you after the post event inspection.

There will be a 20% multi-use discount for groups/organizations requesting multiple usages. Any variation from the above fees must be approved by the Church Council.

I agree to the above fees and have received, read and agree to enforce the policies for using the church’s buildings, property, and equipment. Payment of deposit and fees will be made to St. Mark UCC a week before the event.

Signature______Date: ____/____/____

Request Approved:______Denied:______

Signature of Council President/Secretary ______Date: ____/____/____

POLICIES FOR CHURCH BUILDING, PROPERTY, AND EQUIPMENT USE

St. Mark United Church of Christ

1861 Missouri State Road

Arnold, MO 63010
(636) 296-6636

1.  All groups and organization must conduct themselves in such a manner that is befitting in or on church property.

2.  No games of chance, gambling, weapons, or alcoholic beverages are permitted on the premises. Smoking is not permitted in the buildings.

3.  All groups must do their own cleaning of the areas used and leave the church and grounds as neat as they were found. Trash from the event is to be removed from the building and grounds. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of deposit.

4.  St. Mark Church will not be held responsible for personal injury, accidents, or loss/damage of personal property.

5.  Closing time for all activities is 11:00 p.m.

6.  Failure to abide by the rules and non-payment for destruction of property (beyond the $150 deposit) will cancel all privileges for said group in the future.

7.  Any other request not specified in the above guidelines should be made directly to the church Council.

8.  The church Council has the authority to grant permission for the use of St. Mark’s facilities. The Council will be responsible for scheduling all approved groups, times and listing the events on the church’s master calendar.

I Acknowledge and accept the above defined policies:

______

Date ____/____/____

Revised February, 2018