Use of Facilities

Use of Church facilities is governed by the Trustees, who may delegate administration to specified groups or individuals such as the Wedding Coordinators and the Concert/Music Committee. All outside groups must either be registered non-profit agencies, or individuals using the church for a personal/private event that does not make a profit/income. All outside groups must have an authorized responsible person sign a contract to reserve space and to show their agreement to abide by church rules. Rules are necessary to meet insurance, tax code and fire departments use regulations as well as maintaining the primary function of our building as a place of worship. When signing a contract, the user accepts responsibility for his/her groups’ following of the stated rules and for making restitution to the church for any damage which may result from the groups’ use of the premises.

Welcome!

We hope you find our beautiful church at Green Lake UMC to be a place of hospitality, a reflection of the love of God in service to our community! Please call Hazel Evans if you are seeking to schedule a concert or musical event (206) 525-5677. If you wish to book another event, please contact the church office (206) 526-2900 for further assistance.

WEDDINGS

Green Lake United Methodist Church is located just east of Green Lake. We have a lovely, open Sanctuary with beautiful antique stained glass windows. The historic building resembles a stone castle on the outside and has been the site for many generations of weddings in this area. Weddings at Green Lake United Methodist Church are considered to be a ministry of the church, rather than a function of the building. Therefore we welcome church members and/or couples willing to be married by the current church pastor, and those able to participate in three to five marital counseling classes to schedule a wedding here. There is a limit of two wedding services in any one month, with the pastor’s approval required of three months prior to the ceremony. After meeting with the pastor the couple may choose to secure their date with a $450 deposit (to be applied toward Sanctuary use fee) . At this time, a wedding hostess will be contacted. She will coordinate, with the couple the details related to the building, the music, the sound system, flowers and photography. In the United Methodist tradition, smoking or alcohol consumption (or possession of alcoholic beverages) are not allowed on the church grounds. Since the marriage ceremony is considered to be a sacred covenant, and a binding legal contract, anything which impairs the judgment of the bride, groom or the two witnesses signing the marriage license will prevent the wedding from happening as scheduled.

Schedule of Fees

• *Sanctuary Use: $450
• *Alden Chapel Use: $150
• *Pastors’ Honorarium $250
• Wedding Hostesses $220
• Custodian $75
• *Sound System $75
• Pianist (by arrangement)

*these fees waived for church members

The church may not be available on national holiday weekends. If your wedding is scheduled on a holiday weekend, then the fees and honorariums will be higher. No weddings are scheduled for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or the days between Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

GENERAL REGULATIONS DURING A CONTRACT

1. Smoking and use of alcohol or other drugs on the premises is prohibited.
2. No food or beverage allowed in the Sanctuary.
3. No thumbtacks, nails or clamps may be used on furniture or walls. Tape must be painter’s tape or such easily removed type.
4. A specific contract must be signed, as noted above.
5. The Sanctuary paraments, banners and hymn board must remain as arranged as these represent the seasons of the church.
6. Use is granted only to specific contracted for rooms and public areas such as the narthex (hall) and restrooms. Other rooms are not to be used and office must remain locked. Office equipment is not available.
7. Group use contracts are for calendar years, renewable the first week of January each year. The Church reserves the right to cancel any contract at any time for non-compliance.
8. Outside non-profit organizations utilizing the building must carry a $1million liability policy to cover their participants during their regular usage of the building.
9. All rooms must be returned to their original condition, furniture moved back and messes cleaned.

FEE SCHEDULE FOR EVENTS/CONCERTS

SANCTUARY: Concerts = 250.00 for 3 hours – $75.00 per hour after
Recording $100.00 hr.
Rehearsal = $75.00 per 3 hour session – $25 per hour after
MEETING ROOMS: Cloud Room or Sunday School Room – $25 per hour
RECEPTIONS: Alden Hall – for groups under 50 people – $50