Building Use
FUMC of Des Plaines, IL offers the use of its facilities to a wide range of groups and functions. We welcome all individuals and groups that are willing to conform to the merit of the United Methodist Church as well as our Building Use Policies & Guidelines. These groups may include, but are not limited to: non-profit organizations, educational groups, community service, cultural groups, and individuals in the community.
Our church is located in downtown Des Plaines, one block away from the Metra train station. Below you will find photos of our meeting rooms and facilities, as well as our building use procedures, policies, & fees. If you are interested in holding a meeting, group gathering, or hosting a class at FUMC Des Plaines, we would love to have you here!
BUILDING USE REQUEST FORM & GUIDELINES
Our church is located in downtown Des Plaines, one block away from the Metra train station. Below you will find photos of our meeting rooms and facilities, as well as our building use procedures, policies, & fees. If you are interested in holding a meeting, group gathering, or hosting a class at FUMC Des Plaines, we would love to have you here!
BUILDING USE REQUEST FORM & GUIDELINES
Procedures
The following procedures & policies have been written and approved in order to standardize and regulate the use of the building, grounds, and equipment of First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines.
1. All individuals/groups requesting use of the facilities must fill out a Building Use Request Form which may be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to the church office when complete NO later than 3 weeks prior to the event. (Contact Info Included On Form)
2. When the request has been approved by our Board of Trustees, you will be contacted by our Admin. Assistant (Jeanette Frank) to discuss final details of the meeting/event. You are welcome to schedule a visit to our church to view the facilities and plan for appropriate set up.
3. After final approval of plans, we require a $50 returnable deposit to be given to church office AT LEAST 7 days prior to the event. Your deposit will count towards your final payment of fees. Checks may be written to FUMC Des Plaines, 668 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines, IL. *Please write "deposit & name of event" in the memo line.
Our Building Use Policy & Fees
1. No charge for use of church building for church sponsored or affiliated organizations.
2. Only groups that conform to the purposes of the United Methodist Church may use building.
3. Regulations for use of the church building:
a. Use of church equipment is limited to tables, chairs and a coffee urn (upon request).
b. Use of the kitchen facilities and its equipment must be arranged prior to event and a separate fee will be charged.
Use of the kitchen will also require supervision.
c. Any meeting occurring after normal hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) requires that a representative of the church be present at all times. (An additional fee of $10 will apply)
d. Building must be vacated by 10:30 p.m.
e. Set up is the responsibility of any group using the facilities.
f. Clean up is the responsibility of any group using the facilities (or custodian fee).
4. Prohibited Activities
a. No firearms, firecrackers, or fireworks are permitted on the property.
b. The use of tobacco, alchohol, or drugs on the property is absolutely prohibited.
c. Food and/or drinks are not allowed in any other areas of the church besides Fellowship Hall. Glasses, dishes, food items, etc will not be moved from reserved areas.
d. No animals, except for service animals, will be allowed inside the facilities.
e. No use of tape on walls.
g. Any movement of furniture must be approved by Board of Trustees prior to event.
5. Schedule of Fees:
a. Fees for 3 hour use of meeting rooms:
Church Member Non-Church Member
1. 1-30 guests attending $25 $50
2. 31-75 guests attending $50 $75
3. 76-125 guests attending $75 $125
4. Over 125 guests attending Negotiated
5. All Day Use Negotiated
*MUST PAY $50 DEPOSIT 7 DAYS BEFORE EVENT, GOES TOWARDS FINAL PAYMENT OF FEES.
b. Weddings & Funerals handled separately.
c. Additional Fees
Custodian Fee - $100
Use of Kitchen - $50
After Hours Fee (after 5pm) - $10
Use of Equipment - Negotiable
The following procedures & policies have been written and approved in order to standardize and regulate the use of the building, grounds, and equipment of First United Methodist Church of Des Plaines.
1. All individuals/groups requesting use of the facilities must fill out a Building Use Request Form which may be e-mailed, faxed, or mailed to the church office when complete NO later than 3 weeks prior to the event. (Contact Info Included On Form)
2. When the request has been approved by our Board of Trustees, you will be contacted by our Admin. Assistant (Jeanette Frank) to discuss final details of the meeting/event. You are welcome to schedule a visit to our church to view the facilities and plan for appropriate set up.
3. After final approval of plans, we require a $50 returnable deposit to be given to church office AT LEAST 7 days prior to the event. Your deposit will count towards your final payment of fees. Checks may be written to FUMC Des Plaines, 668 Graceland Ave. Des Plaines, IL. *Please write "deposit & name of event" in the memo line.
Our Building Use Policy & Fees
1. No charge for use of church building for church sponsored or affiliated organizations.
2. Only groups that conform to the purposes of the United Methodist Church may use building.
3. Regulations for use of the church building:
a. Use of church equipment is limited to tables, chairs and a coffee urn (upon request).
b. Use of the kitchen facilities and its equipment must be arranged prior to event and a separate fee will be charged.
Use of the kitchen will also require supervision.
c. Any meeting occurring after normal hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) requires that a representative of the church be present at all times. (An additional fee of $10 will apply)
d. Building must be vacated by 10:30 p.m.
e. Set up is the responsibility of any group using the facilities.
f. Clean up is the responsibility of any group using the facilities (or custodian fee).
4. Prohibited Activities
a. No firearms, firecrackers, or fireworks are permitted on the property.
b. The use of tobacco, alchohol, or drugs on the property is absolutely prohibited.
c. Food and/or drinks are not allowed in any other areas of the church besides Fellowship Hall. Glasses, dishes, food items, etc will not be moved from reserved areas.
d. No animals, except for service animals, will be allowed inside the facilities.
e. No use of tape on walls.
g. Any movement of furniture must be approved by Board of Trustees prior to event.
5. Schedule of Fees:
a. Fees for 3 hour use of meeting rooms:
Church Member Non-Church Member
1. 1-30 guests attending $25 $50
2. 31-75 guests attending $50 $75
3. 76-125 guests attending $75 $125
4. Over 125 guests attending Negotiated
5. All Day Use Negotiated
*MUST PAY $50 DEPOSIT 7 DAYS BEFORE EVENT, GOES TOWARDS FINAL PAYMENT OF FEES.
b. Weddings & Funerals handled separately.
c. Additional Fees
Custodian Fee - $100
Use of Kitchen - $50
After Hours Fee (after 5pm) - $10
Use of Equipment - Negotiable
