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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick

Rentals at UUCF

About UsThe Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick (UUCF) is located on seven scenic acres in rural Frederick County. We are a liberal, inclusive religious community that encourages spiritual growth by drawing wisdom from all the world’s religions, balanced with the insights of modern science. We seek to build a diverse beloved community and work together for peace and justice for all living beings — with love at the center.

Available SpacesWe can accommodate groups from 2 to 200 people.

  • Sanctuary: up to 200
  • Chapel: up to 50
  • Classrooms: up to 25
  • Kitchen: prep & heat food
  • Atrium: small reception

Ideal For

  • Weddings
  • Showers
  • Memorial Services
  • Celebrations of Life
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvahs
  • Meetings
  • And more

Rental Fees

  • Sanctuary: $300/hour (includes Atrium)
  • Chapel: $150/hour (includes Atrium)
  • Large Classroom: $50/hour
  • Small Classroom: $30/hour
  • Kitchen: $45/hour

We can provide:

  • An officiant for ceremonies
  • Sound system and livestream capabilities (Sanctuary)
  • Use of the piano (with pianist and/or soloist)
  • Tables and chairs (no added cost)

Members receive a discounted price.

What You Can Expect

  1. Contact us with an idea of your plan
  2. We can arrange a tour if needed
  3. A contract with an estimated fee sheet will be drawn up
  4. We can discuss any changes or additions
  5. One half of the total fee is due at signing; the remainder is due 30 days prior to the event
  6. A $300 security deposit is included and returned after the event if no damage or additional unforeseen usage has occurred

We Will Work With YouIf you have questions about the spaces, the fees, or any aspect of your event, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Contact Usrentals@frederickuu.org

Steps to renting space at UUCF

1. Contact our Rental Coordinator, Cheryl O’Brien with your request: rentals@frederickuu.org. Consider the following questions and be prepared to discuss:

  • What type of event are you planning?
  • How many people are you expecting to attend?
  • What date(s) are you considering?
  • Are you familiar with our building? (If so, what spaces do you have in mind? If not, Cheryl can make some suggestions based on your type of event and the number of people attending.)
  • If you are considering the Sanctuary, will you need: The sound system? Livestreaming? A recording of the event? The use of the piano?
  • Will you want our minister to officiate a ceremony?
  • Will you need a pianist?

2. If you would like to visit the building and/or grounds to further discuss the above questions, you can make an appointment with Cheryl to meet you there.

3. Once you are ready to commit, and the date is available on our calendar for your event, Cheryl will draw up a contract and fee sheet for you to sign. She will send it to you via email and you can:

  • Print it out, sign it, scan it and email it back, or
  • Print it out, sign it and mail it in with a check for your deposit, or
  • Print it out, sign it and bring it in to the UUCF office with a check for your deposit
  • As an alternative to writing a check, you can also pay with a credit card using the GIVE link on the frederickuu.org webpage. Be sure to make a note that the payment is for a rental on (date) with your name so the funds can be applied appropriately.

Some information about rentals that you may have questions about:

  • Tables and chairs are available for use during your rental: 6ft round tables, 6ft & 8ft rectangular banquet tables, and 4ft rectangular small tables
  • Our chapel holds about 50 people seated auditorium style. Only about 5 round tables with chairs comfortably fit in the chapel. Several configurations of banquet tables can be set up in the chapel, but only about 25-30 people seated at a table can fit.
  • Our sanctuary holds 200 people seated auditorium style. About 15-20 (at most) round tables can comfortably fit in the sanctuary, each holding about 6-8 guests depending on which chairs you use.
  • Most rentals will require you to have a Building Liaison on site for the entire time of your rental. This person unlocks the doors for you, helps you with finding tables and chairs and other things you might need and is the go-to person during your rental time for questions, etc. The Building Liaison does not provide set-up services. You will need to arrange for your own people to move chairs, tables, etc. and the rental time should reflect the time you will need to set up and to clean up afterward in addition to the event.
  • The sound system in the sanctuary is available for use, but only UUCF trained AV personnel may run it. Therefore, if you want to use the sound system, you will need to use our people.
  • The kitchen is a professional kitchen, but not a commercial kitchen. Therefore, catered food, or homemade food can be brought in and prepped in our kitchen, but no actual cooking can take place. We have warming ovens and refrigerators that can be used, but all food and other materials (besides trash) must be removed at the end of your rental. Also, please do not bring in disposable plastic plates or cups (or anything styrofoam). We want to keep the amount of plastic going into the landfill to an absolute minimum. Please use paper and bring your own supplies.
  • If you would like our minister to officiate at your wedding or celebration of life, you will meet with him to discuss the service, and the date you pick will also have to work with him in addition to being available on our calendar.
  • If you want to set up for an event the night before, there is an overnight hold charge (see below).

Space Rental Fees:

  • Sanctuary (includes use of Atrium): $300/hour
  • Chapel (including use of Atrium): $150/hour
  • Chapel or Atrium only: $100/hour
  • Kitchen: $45/hour
  • Room 113/115: $50/hour
  • Other Classrooms: $30/hour
  • Grounds (including use of labyrinth): $250/hour
  • Overnight hold for Friday night setup: $175
  • Piano usage or piano removal from sanctuary: $100
  • Sound system only (1 Technician for 2 hours): $200
  • Sound system and livestream (2 Technicians for 2 hours): $275
  • Building Liaison: $30/hour
  • Minister Officiant: Weddings - $550; Celebrations of Life - $385; Rehearsals - $165

Members receive a 50% discount on space rentals and Minister Officiant services but not on AV Technicians or Building Liaison services or any other non-space related fee.

Contact rentals@frederickuu.org today to start planning for your event

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