Building and Facilities

It is the policy of the Foothills Unitarian Church to make its facilities available for the use of all church-related groups and for non-profit community groups whose purposes are consistent with the goals and objectives of Foothills Unitarian Church. The Office staff is authorized to make a determination on whether or not a group seeking to use church facilities falls within the guidelines of this policy. Should a question arise as to the appropriateness of any request, office staff may seek a final decision from the Senior Minister.

Regular church program activities will always have first priority on the use of facilities and may reserve facilities as far in advance as necessary. 

The facilities covered by this policy are the church building, the church school building, and the grounds and parking space incidental to their use.

The facilities of the church may be reserved by outside groups no further than six (6) months in advance or more giving consideration to the program and worship schedule. Exceptions being made only for good cause shown and with the specific approval of the Senior Minister or DFO. Facilities may not be reserved more than one (1) year in advance (with the exception of regular church programs – 1.1B).  Any use deposit and/or fee must be paid prior to scheduled use.

• All use of the facilities shall be contingent upon the execution of an appropriate Building Use Agreement.

• Any of the provisions of this Building Use Policy, including the Building Use Fees, may be modified or waived by vote of the Board for groups that, in the judgment of the Board, significantly advance the church’s mission.  If the Building Use Fee is waived, the group may still be required to pay the Sound Tech and Building Attendant expense if a volunteer is not available.