First Christian Church

Georgetown, Kentucky

Church telephone number:  (502) 863-2049

Church office hours:  9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday

Use of Sanctuary, Chapel, and Fellowship Hall

Members of the Georgetown First Christian Church, their immediately family, and others actively associated with the congregation may use the sanctuary, Barton W. Stone Chapel, and/or fellowship hall without an overhead fee.  However, security deposit, housekeeper, hospitality coordinator, and sound technician fees apply to all.

Others who wish to use either the sanctuary, chapel (seating capacity 90), or fellowship hall may rent these areas at the cost(s) shown below.

            Overhead fees:

                        Sanctuary                     $300

                        Chapel                         $  75

                        Fellowship Hall            $200

            Additional fees (explained below):

                        Security Deposit                                               $300 (including sound system)

                        Hospitality Coordinator                                    $100 (if outside minister performs

                                                                                                           ceremony)

                        Housekeeper                                                    $100

                        Sound System Technician                                 $100

                        Minister for Non-Member (if available)             $200

The building is not reserved until a completed schedule has been approved by the church office, the security deposit has been received, and a date set for payment of remainder of fees.  Checks should be made payable to the First Christian Church.

Use of First Christian Church Georgetown

Anyone wishing to use the First Christian Church must make arrangements through the church office.

If the FCC minister is officiating for a wedding ceremony, you must contact the housekeeper through the church office to check availability.

If a minister other than the FCC minister is officiating at a wedding ceremony, you must use the FCC hospitality coordinator.  The hospitality coordinator will be available during the rehearsal and the ceremony to answer any questions and to assist with the opening and closing of the facilities.

The persons using the property are responsible for removing unwanted furniture and returning it following use, arranging rooms and returning them to their previous order, and leaving the property in a condition equal to that prior to use.

You must also contact the sound technician for availability. 

In order to have the full security deposit returned to you, all decorations must be removed with no damage to the property, and all items removed or rearranged must be returned to their proper place.  No one is permitted in areas of the church which have not been specifically requested or agreed upon.  No one should be on the second floor of the church education wing.

Persons using the property of First Christian Church are responsible for any damage that occurs during its use.  First Christian Church IS NOT responsible for any items left in the building (i.e., decorations, clothes, equipment, etc.)

Decorating

Persons renting areas of First Christian Church are responsible for decorating those areas as desired.  For a wedding party, the bride and groom, in consultation with the minister, will determine the decorations to be used.  No staples, tacks, nails, or pins are to be put into the woodwork or furnishings.  Only dripless candles are to be used.  All decorations, including tape, ribbons, and string, are to be removed by the parties involved as soon as possible following use in order to prepare the areas for the next function.  A key for entrance to the church may be obtained through the church office 1-2 days prior to the scheduled function.

Musicians and Musical Instruments

The church organ and pianos may be used on request.  Arrangements for any musicians must be made separately by the parties involved.  Musicians will make arrangements through the church office for rehearsal times and access to the instruments.

Use of Sound System

The sound system may be used only when operated by a member of the church, knowledgeable in its operation.  Please contact sound technician through the church office to determine technician’s availability.  The fee for sound system operation is stated above.

Receptions

The fellowship hall may be used for a reception.  The adjoining kitchen and the tables and chairs are also available for use.  The use of any of the church dishes and silverware must be approved through the church office.  These items must be cleaned and stored as found, following use.

The persons using the property are responsible for setting up the reception, for cleaning the fellowship hall and kitchen immediately after their use, and for returning any items not belonging to the church.

Wedding Rehearsals

The officiating minister will direct the wedding rehearsal.  Arrangements for a minister of the First Christian Church to preside at the wedding must be made personally with the minister.  If a minister not associated with the First Christian Church will preside at the wedding, the name, address, and telephone number of that minister is to be given to the church office when use of the building is requested.  The wedding party must be at the rehearsal promptly.  The marriage license must be in the hands of the presiding minister prior to the wedding.

Wedding Photographs

Photographs may be taken before the service and after the recessional.  A stationary video camera will be permitted during the ceremony as directed by the presiding minister.

Alcoholic Beverages and Smoking

Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the church property.  Smoking is not permitted within the church building.

Church Property and Equipment

Church property and equipment cannot be taken out of the building at any time.

Measurements for Decorating

Aisle of Sanctuary –

            Front pew to steps – 9’3”

            Back pew to front pew – 57’8”

            Back pew to sanctuary door – 9’

            Total length of aisle – 75’11”

            Width of aisle – 6’1”

            Five (5) steps up with a width of 16” per step

            19 pews on each side

Fellowship Hall –

            Height of  (8) poles in hall – 10’

WEDDING SCHEDULE

First Christian Church

Georgetown, Kentucky

Bride: __________________________________________Church : ______________________

Address:  ____________________________________  Phone:  ____________________

Groom:  ________________________________________Church:  ______________________

Address:  ____________________________________  Phone:  ____________________

Wedding Date:  _________________________________     Time:  ________________________

Arrival Time:  _________________________  Departure Time:  ___________________

Rehearsal Date:  _________________________________  Time:  ________________________

Arrival Time:  _________________________  Departure Time:  ___________________

Rooms Requested –

            Sanctuary  _______________             Number of Guests Expected __________________

            Barton Stone Chapel _______             Number of Guests Expected __________________

            Fellowship Hall ___________             Number of Guests Expected __________________

Location of reception (if not First Christian Church) ___________________________________

Officiating Minister _____________________________________________________________

 Address (if minister not from FCC) ___________________________________________

 Phone __________________________________

First attendants or witnesses: ______________________________________________________

Music Plans ___________________________________________________________________

Organ __________________________          Organist ____________________________

Piano ___________________________         Pianist ______________________________

Decorator/florist ______________________________ Phone ____________________________

Bridal Consultant ______________________________Phone____________________________

Signature: ____________________________________________  Date:___________________

Approved by church official: ________________________________ Date:________________

Fees paid:         Overhead Fee(s) _____________       Hospitality Coordinator ________________

                        Security Deposit _____________        Housekeeper Fee _____________________