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 ​