How Much Does it Cost to Rent at the UUS?
There are many factors which go into determining the cost of a rental. After a discussion with the prospective renter about what they are envisioning, we determine their cost. By far, our most popular rental space is the Fellowship Hall with the kitchen available for catered food. We distinguish between light use and heavy use of the Fellowship Hall. If the group is 100 people or less and only uses the kitchen for catered food which is served buffet style, we label this light use. If the group is 100-250 people, is planning a sit down dinner served by a caterer and is serving alcohol, we call this heavy use. Light use of the Fellowship Hall rents for $200 for the first 3 hours and $50 for each additional hour. For heavy use the rent is $400 for the first 3 hours and $100 for each additional hour. The rent includes use of our audio visual equipment. There is an additional charge of $250 if the event is on a Saturday night so that we can clean up and be ready for our service on Sunday morning.
The Sanctuary is rented less often than the Fellowship Hall. Light and heavy use is determined by the number of guests involved. It rents for the same prices as the Fellowship Hall. The conference room rents for $120 for the first 3 hours and $30 for each additional hour. RE rooms are available for rent also at slightly lower costs. The most common use of the RE rooms is as a dressing room for a performance. The nursery is a real deal at $50 per event.
Occasionally renters would like to cook their food in our kitchen. The kitchen rents for $75 for the first 3 hours and $15 for each additional hour. The kitchen can also be rented as a stand alone catering or commercial prep kitchen (without an event taking place) for $20 per hour.
These are the rates for the public. Non-profit groups receive a 50% discount and UUS members receive a 75% discount. UUs members in good standing are welcome to rent for personal uses such as birthday, graduation and retirement parties. Life Celebrations are free for UUS members.
Weddings are a whole different animal. Weddings involve the use of many parts of the building over several days for set up, rehearsal, the ceremony and the reception. I will discuss the pricing for weddings in my next post.
Contact Sue Kann at rentals@uusic.org to learn more about renting the UUS facility for your event!
