The term “Facility” shall mean buildings and rooms but will not include parking lots.
The facilities of First Presbyterian Church will be restricted for exclusive use by the Ministries and Individual Members of the church and may be extended to such organizations and ministries that are affiliated with the Church as indicated by being approved for financial support and by sharing common purpose in promoting and building up the Kingdom of God through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
The use of First Presbyterian Church facilities by the ministries of the Church may be approved by the Executive Minister.
The use of First Presbyterian Church facilities by individual members shall be restricted to Fellowship Halls for weddings and special anniversary receptions. Use by individual members for activities not directly related to their immediate family will not be authorized. Use must be approved by the Management Committee.
The use of facilities by affiliated organizations during normal working hours may be approved by the Executive Minister. Use of facilities outside normal hours must be approved by the Management Committee. Charges may be assessed according to current fee schedule.
The use of First Presbyterian Church facilities by individual members and ministries should be so planned as to minimize the participation of the church staff. A fee may be charged to offset incurred expenses.
The use of parking lots by affiliated organizations and other groups shall be so planned as to not interfere with parking requirements of the Church and Day School. The use of parking lots at the Church shall be restricted for exclusive use by the ministries of the Church, organizations, and ministries that are affiliated with the Church as indicated in previous paragraphs, and other groups whose use of the parking lots would be consistent with the Church’s goal of being a “Good Neighbor,” to be approved by the Executive Minister. The use of parking lots by affiliated organizations may be approved by the Executive Minister. Use by other groups may be approved by the Session Management Committee.
All requests for use of facilities other than church ministries ministries must be made in writing. Requests for exceptions to the above state policies must be submitted to the Session Management Committee for approval.
Adopted by the Session on April 11, 1994
Addendum
Ordinarily, affiliated organizations will not be granted facility use on an ongoing basis either within normal working hours or outside normal working hours. One-time requests considered on a case-by-case basis. Charges may be assessed.