Building Use & Rental Information
Thank you for expressing an interest in holding your event at Second Presbyterian Church. These materials will provide you with all the information you need as you consider our facility for your event.
A variety of spaces within the church including the sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, gymnasium, and several meeting rooms may be rented for special events such as receptions, parties, dinners, meetings, and athletic events.
Please complete the building request form. Once completed, you will be contacted by someone from the church.
Fellowship Hall
Non-Profit Groups
For non-profit groups not charging for participants to an event
For-Profit Groups
For-profit entities and groups charging for participants
Kitchen Fee
Kitchen Fee (flat rate) if food is being served
Gymnasium
Occasional Use
Extended use
Previously agreed upon extended use
Sanctuary / Meeting Rooms
Sanctuary Use
Meeting Rooms
up to 20 people
- Participants in activities at the church are restricted to the areas of the building associated with the approved activity or event and to the hours of participation authorized by the Church.
- There is no smoking at any time in any part of the Church building or its (outdoor) grounds.
- The use of alcohol, drugs or any illegal product or item or the possession of a firearm or other weapon is prohibited. Any person believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs or otherwise in violation of this requirement is to be excluded from the event or activity and may be subject to arrest.
- Profanity or vulgar language or behavior is prohibited on Church property.
- Any movement of furniture in the sanctuary must be done by, and at the direction of, an official representative of the Church. No other Church furniture or fixtures, except for the chairs and tables in Fellowship Hall, may be moved, except under the direction of an official representative of the Church.
- Decorations in the sanctuary must be appropriate to the worship setting, irrespective of whether a worship activity is being undertaken. All decorations in the sanctuary must be draped and may not be affixed by tape, nail, glue, etc. No balloons or noise makers are allowed in the sanctuary. Nothing may be placed upon the Communion Table or the Baptismal Font, nor may decorative items be affixed to the floor or the windows of the Church at any time.
- Use of the piano or organ must be approved, in advance, by the Church Music Director. Use of the Church sound system or any other sound system or device must be coordinated with a Church representative.
- Floral arrangements placed in the sanctuary may only be placed in areas authorized by the Church representative.
- If the Church kitchen is used during an event, the event sponsors must remove all food items from the premises and clean up the kitchen area and utensils at the end of the event.
- Parties using the Church may be required to provide a certificate of insurance.
- All applicable fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the event. Use of the building beyond the approved hours may result in an extra charge on a half hour basis.
- Additional requirements for specific events or activities may be imposed at the discretion of the Church.
Discounts may apply for regular (monthly) use and for member-related activities. Depending on the type of the nature of activity and the size of a group, a certificate of insurance may be required as part of the use agreement.
For more information please contact the Church Administrator at (312) 225-4951.