Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church
330 South May Street at Indiana Avenue
Southern Pines, North Carolina  28387
 

Telephone:  910.692.6252 ~ Fax:  910.246-0014 ~ E-mail:  office@brownsonchurch.org

Policy Statement
Use of Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church Facilities
for Non-Official Functions
 

BMPC welcomes the use of its facilities by groups whose aims, purposes, and goals are consistent with those of the church.  We especially encourage functions which contribute to the glory of God through Christian fellowship and Christian witness.

Brownson Church organizations have priority use of all facilities.

Use of the church facilities is not permitted by profit-making individuals or organizations.

Applications on the proper BMPC form are accepted by the Administrative Assistant who will resolve any scheduling conflicts.  Such applications may require Session approval.  Requests should be submitted at least two months in advance.  Each person or organization will be notified of Session action by the Administrative Assistant.

All facility usage requires sponsorship of a church member who will assure the appropriateness of all activities.

Following are the responsibilities of the requesting individual or group:

1. Purpose of the facility use should be clearly stated on the application.  Annual renewal is required.
2. Parking will be allocated to the Ashe Street and Massachusetts Street lots.
3. Alcoholic beverages and smoking are prohibited.
4. Due to other functions, time limits as stated in this agreement must be followed.
5. The requesting party will be responsible for set up and clean up but may contract with the sexton to perform these functions (not to conflict with normal church functions).
6. All lights must be turned off and thermostats returned to their original setting.
7. All windows and doors must be secured before leaving.  Under no circumstances are doors to be wedged open during building use.
8. Children must be supervised at all times.
9. Requesting party must furnish media equipment if needed.  Church equipment will not be available.
10. Facility use is limited to that covered in the application.  Any changes in space must be submitted to the church for consideration.
11. In the event that the time of use is after normal church hours, arrangements must be made for the sponsor to pick up a key from the church during office hours.  The key is not to be duplicated and must be returned to the office the next business day.
12. All doors/windows must be secured and all persons must be out of all buildings by 10:00 p.m. (unless specific approval is given and plans are made for the security system).  The requesting party will be responsible for any fees/cost involved in activation of the alarm system.
13. If kitchen facilities are to be used, the requesting party must adhere to the separate policy.  Instruction in the use of kitchen appliances and kitchen use in general must be obtained in advance through the kitchen coordinator.

The facility must be left in the same condition as found.  Additional charges may apply should this requirement not be met.

Kitchen Usage:
All groups must supply their own:

• Paper goods (plates, cups, napkins, plastic ware, etc.)
• Linens (tablecloths, napkins, dish towels, dish rags, etc.)
• Beverages (coffee, tea, lemonade, etc.)

Limited Usage:

• Small group gatherings; e.g. funerals, meetings:
  refrigerator, coffee urns, ice maker, glass platters/plates for cookies, etc., serving tableware, tablecloths

Full Usage

• Large gatherings needing all kitchen facilities.  All of the above in Minimal Usage and: stove/oven/griddle, microwave, dishwasher, freezer, tableware, dishes, serving pieces, salt and pepper shakers.

Fee Schedule for single use by Brownson member, non-church-related functions (by groups or individuals):

• Use of Fellowship Hall and/or Atrium only -- $100.00.
• Use of Fellowship Hall, Atrium, and "limited use" of kitchen (such as staging area, but no cooking) -- $150.00.
• Use of Fellowship Hall, Atrium, and Kitchen (including use of stove, oven, griddle, dishwasher) -- $200.00.

These fees are for Brownson members.  Non-Brownson members are allowed to use the facilities at double the above fees.  Fees do not apply to facility use in association with funerals; however, facilities must be left as found, and they must provide their own paper products, etc.

Fee schedule for single use by non-member:

• Fellowship Hall and/or Atrium only -- $200.00.
• Fellowship Hall, Atrium, and "limited use" of Kitchen -- $300.00.
• Fellowship Hall, Atrium, and Kitchen -- $400.00.

Fee Schedule for use of Facility by church-sponsored organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity, Boy Scouts, Family Promise, etc.

• No fee charged for church-supported charities or organizations.

Please complete the

Application for Use of Facility by Non-Official Organizations

to request use of the facility.  Thank you.

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