Alcohol Use Guidance

1. Purpose

To ensure alcohol use at Foothills Unitarian Church aligns with our values of safety, inclusion, and responsibility. This guidance supports our mission by fostering a respectful and secure environment for all participants.

2. Organizational Guidance

Permitted Alcohol Types

• Only beer and wine are allowed at church-operated events.​

• Hard liquors are strictly prohibited.​

Presence of Minors

• Alcohol is strictly prohibited at events where minors are present.​

• Minors must have no access to alcohol at any time during the event.​

Safety and Responsibility

• Safe consumption is paramount; drunkenness and impaired driving are unacceptable.​

• Event organizers must prioritize the safety of all attendees.​

• Providers and consumers of alcohol are solely responsible for ensuring responsible consumption.​

Supplemental Insurance for Rentals

• Renters may serve alcohol only if they purchase supplemental event insurance explicitly covering alcohol use.​

• Proof of insurance must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the event.​

Inappropriate Settings

• Alcohol is not allowed at events where its presence is deemed inappropriate by group leaders, their staff lead, or a member of the Executive Team.​

• Decisions are based on safety concerns or alignment with key missional values.​

Storage Restrictions

• Alcohol must not be stored in unsecured locations, such as church refrigerators or counters, beyond event setup and teardown hours.​

• Providers of alcohol must adhere to all storage policies.​

Provider Responsibility

• Providers of alcohol are solely responsible for its consumption and for adhering to all storage and safety policies.​

• Groups offering alcohol must distribute this policy to attendees at least once per year.​

Enforcement

• Non-compliance may result in disciplinary action, including removal from the event, revocation of alcohol use privileges, or termination of rental agreements.​

• Event organizers and alcohol providers must ensure strict adherence to these guidelines to maintain a safe and responsible environment.​

3. Related Content

Bylaws and Policies

This guidance interprets or implements the following:

Organizational Guidances & SOPs

This guidance is related to or informs the following documents:​

4. Revision History

• Updated by Katie Watkins on Jul 26, 2024​