Church/Hall Rental & Booking Information

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Available for your special occasion. Hall seats approximately 65 at 6-foot tables, plus fully-equipped, commercial kitchen. If interested, please see other information on this page, or contact our Calendar/Rental Coordinator by email at bookingWCC@gmail.com or call (860) 303-4310.

View our calendar for availability at   

https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=westcongchurch1%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

Be sure our facilities are right for your group/event!

• Church functions have priority over all others. 
• Alcohol, drugs, gambling, and firearms are not permitted anywhere on church grounds. 
• All paper goods and supplies: coffee, tea, napkins, plates, etc., are for church functions only, please furnish your own supplies.
• The renter is responsible for any and all damages, messes and should be present at all times. Renter is expected to be present upon completion of the event to inspect the condition of the facility. Renter is also responsible for the behavior of others attending any/all events.
• All clean-up is the responsibility of the renter. Clean-up costs are not included in the rental fee. Clean-up includes: garbage removal (to be placed in the dumpster), sweeping and mopping of the floors, returning tables and chairs to their proper location, cleaning tables and chairs, cleaning bathrooms (if excessive mess is present), etc.
• Thermostats, lights, exhaust fans, parking lot lights, oven and stovetops, should be turned off. Both bathrooms should be checked to ensure lights are off and that no running water exists.
• There is no smoking inside the church or outside within 25 feet of church entrances.
• All consumption of food and drink is restricted to the Canney Hall/Kitchen. No food or drinks are allowed in the sanctuary.
• Renter shall not injure, damage, or deface any aspect of the facility and/or grounds. Renter should not place any tape, nails, screws, tacks, etc. in any part of the facility without the prior approval. Any decorations necessary for event should first be cleared with Rental/Calendar Coordinator.
• Any damage done to the facility and/or grounds, above and beyond the amount of the security deposit, will be the responsibility of the renter to pay.
• Any damage done to the facility and/or grounds, outside the control of the renter, (including but not limited to: fire, wind damage, casualty, other acts of God), will not be the responsibility of the renter. Said renter will not be held accountable and a full refund will be issued based on the Prudential Committee's approval.
• The use of the playscape is based on the approval of the Rental/Calendar Coordinator. Should that be approved, all rules and regulations set forth for playscape use must be followed.
• Children present during any and all events shall be the responsibility of the renter to watch and monitor at all times.
• Renter shall take any and all means necessary to inform Rental/Calendar Coordinator (or other lessee approved individual) about any situation(s) that requires immediate attention. Failure to do so may result in further fees, legal action, etc.     

Effective for Rentals beginning January 1, 2023

Non-Members

• One Day Event: $50 per hour (showers, parties, etc.), plus $50.00 refundable deposit
• Weekly or Monthly Group Usage: $35.00 weekly, plus $50.00 deposit - refundable after 1 year) *Includes approximately two-three hours per week for meetings for non-profit groups. 
• For-profit usage will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

The Church Sanctuary

• Wedding: $250.00 plus $50.00 refundable deposit (without organist)
• Funeral: $100.00 (No deposit)
• Baptism: $100.00 (Fee only if service is done outside of Sunday worship) (No deposit) 

Note: Minister Honorarium is negotiated separately. Organist fee, if desired, is $250

Unless otherwise arranged, church and/or hall must be vacated by 11:00 p.m.

Church Member Facility Rental Fees

The Canney Fellowship Hall

(kitchen included)

• One Day Event: $25 per hour (showers, parties, etc.), plus $50.00 refundable deposit
• Weekly or Monthly Group Usage: $35.00 weekly, plus $50.00 deposit - refundable after 1 year) *Includes approximately two-three hours per week for meetings for non-profit groups unaffiliated with the church. 
• For-profit usage will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Funeral Receptions No charge for church members

The Church Sanctuary

• Wedding: $125.00 plus $50.00 refundable deposit (without organist)
• Funeral: No charge
• Baptism: $50.00 (Fee only if service is done outside of Sunday worship) (No deposit) 

Note: Minister Honorarium is negotiated separately. Organist fee, if desired, is $250

Unless otherwise arranged, church and/or hall must be vacated by 11:00 p.m.