Building Usage

First Presbyterian Church desires to be a public service to our community. We are not in the rental business and need cooperation from those who use our buildings. 

Please read the following and utilize the facility in accordance with established rules and procedures outlined in this booklet.
TARTAN HALL – The Tartans  should not be moved, taken down, or altered in any way to accommodate the use of the facility. 

RESERVATIONS for use of facilities may be made by contacting the Church Office Coordinator. She will provide you with a packet of information.

SECURITY DEPOSIT $100 is required to make a reservation. This deposit will be returned within 10 days following the event if no fees are required. Clean and in order fees are subject to church's discretion.

INSURANCE - The Certificate of Insurance should name FPC as the "Additional Insured".

SMOKING is permitted in the outside designated areas only, KITCHEN PARKING LOT ENTRANCE. Please extinguish all cigarettes in the containers provided.

CONFIRMATION by email - All fees must be paid one (1) month prior to the scheduled event.  Final confirmation will be given when the fees and security deposit have been received.  Fees will be forfeited unless cancellation of event is received in writing thirty (30) days prior to event.  Upon confirmation, the key will be issued to a designated representative and may be picked up any weekday (Monday thru Friday) morning from the Office Coordinator. The person issued the key is responsible for replacement of damaged property, compliance with building usage guidelines, and returning the key to the church office within 24 hours after usage.  Security Deposit will be returned within 10 days, if the buildings have been left in order and clean.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and DRUGS are not permitted and not used on church grounds. Wine and Champagne is permitted with written permission for special occasions, (weddings, anniversaries, etc.) 

PLEASE REMEMBER that this is a church facility and remind all participants to act appropriately. Restrict your activities to rooms reserved, and please supervise all minors.
WALLS and DOORS - Nothing will be attached to any walls, doors or other facility structure at any time by any means except by permission. Blue tape or sticky tac may be used.

TELEPHONE - A telephone is located in the kitchen near the refrigerator. Wi-Fi is available and the password can be secured from the church office.

CHAIRS and TABLES - A limited number of tables and chairs are available and can be configured to meet the occasion. It is the users responsibility to set up the tables and chairs, and return to the correct configuration.  See the diagram provided. The user will provide their own placemats or table coverings.

HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING - The hall is equipped with a heating and air conditioning system controlled by two timers located in the front and the back of the hall. Please set control knob for only the time needed for your function; do not overset. The kitchen is air conditioned and heated by a separate system with a control located in the kitchen. Operating instructions will be provided at final confirmation.

PARKING is available on the street and in our back lot. No parking is allowed in designated parking spots.

LIGHTING CONTROLS - Lighting is controlled by switches located by the entrance doors and to the right of stage, next to the balcony stairs, behind the louvers. Lighting controls are clearly marked for your convenience. A lighting control map will be provided.

SOUND & VIDEO EQUIPMENT - Sound & video equipment is located in the closet next to the balcony stairs. See the secretary for the key and assistance if needed.

KITCHEN - A fully equipped kitchen adjoins Tartan Hall including food preparation equipment, refrigeration, dishes, and flatware.  Gas stove instructions are above stove.​
First Presbyterian Church reserves the right to change these policies and procedures at any time and for any reason.
We reserve the right to refuse any application.
Our buildings cannot be reserved for political groups.
Areas That May Be Reserved Are:
MAXIMUM CAPACITY for EACH ROOM:

TARTAN HALL - 300 seats/170 seats w/tables

FELLOWSHIP HALL - 40 seats/30 seats w/tables

CLASS ROOMS, CHAPEL & SANCTUARY

CHAPEL - 92 seated

SANCTUARY - 300 seated

CLASSROOMS - 4 upstairs (12 seats w/tables)
Please Check The Following Before You Leave:
  1. Wipe off tables, chairs, kitchen counters, etc.
  2. Tables and chairs returned to original positions.
  3. Vacuum carpet as needed. & mop kitchen if used. The vacuum cleaner in closet next to water fountain.
  4. Place all trash in plastic bags outside in the gray trash box (Kitchen door exit).
  5. Remove your items from the refrigerator or freezer.
  6. Turn off the sound system and heating/cooling controls. 
  7. Turn off all restroom and kitchen lights.
  8. Lock all doors.
  9. Report any spills on the carpet, accidents, equipment failures, or other concerns to the church office  .

Please help us by leaving everything as you found it.