CONDITIONS OF RENTAL AGREEMENT

RENTAL PERIOD

All facility rentals are charged at a five-hour minimum, regardless of whether the full five hours are used. This five-hour rental period includes setup, the event itself, and teardown time. If the total time exceeds five hours, additional hours will be billed at the applicable hourly rate based on the specific space(s) reserved.

Renters may use church facilities and equipment only as authorized in the rental agreement and will have access exclusively to approved rooms, restrooms, elevators, and church parking lots.

RESERVATIONS

Full payment and rental fees are due no later than 14 business days before the scheduled event. Payment can be made by check in the church office or online at https://fbcmass.churchcenter.com/giving.

TABLES AND CHAIRS

Tables and chairs are provided at no extra cost.

DECORATING POLICY

Table and free-standing decorations, such as centerpieces and balloons, are permitted. No confetti, rice, nails, tacks, tape, or loose glitter may be used. Do not attach decorations to painted wall surfaces, ceilings, or pillars. Special tape is available upon request at no charge. Smoke and bubble machines are not permitted. Candles may be used if enclosed in glass globes.

WIFI

Our facility provides Wi-Fi to our guests as a courtesy. No Refunds will be given if the Wi-Fi connection fails or is unavailable. Wi-Fi password will be provided for your event.

AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

HDMI cords are available for a personal laptop to connect to screens.

Sound board – microphone.

58-inch flat screen televisions are available throughout the Fellowship Hall.

SMOKING POLICY

The entire building is smoke-free.

ALCOHOL POLICY

Alcohol is not allowed on the premises.

KITCHEN USE

The rental of the Fellowship Hall includes use of a commercial refrigerator, freezer, regular sinks, and all counter prep areas. If any of the above are used, they must be cleaned. Private or organizational events must furnish their own supplies.

CATERERS

Events charging for food must use a licensed caterer or pre-packaged foods, and the Kitchen Manager must be present. A kitchen usage fee will be added for full access to all commercial equipment, as well as our glassware, flatware, dinnerware, and cookware.

DAMAGE

Report any damage to equipment or property promptly to the custodian or kitchen manager on duty. Renters are responsible for their guests' conduct and for any loss or damage caused by their guests. All damages will be repaired at the renter’s expense and are to be paid within 30 days. Profane, lewd, or slanderous conduct or content is not permitted.

CANCELLATION

A written request for cancellation must be submitted to the church office. A full refund for cash/check payments will be issued if cancellation is submitted at least 2 weeks before the event. A 3% service fee will be charged for all credit card payments. All NSF checks returned will be charged $25. No refunds will be given for cancellations made less than 14 days before the event.