CHURCH USE POLICY
Jefferson Baptist Church (JBC) facilities are purposed for the use of worshiping God, teaching, Christian discipleship, church outreach events to minister to the community, and fellowship for the JBC Congregation.
JBC does not schedule personal or private events (birthday parties, anniversary parties, baby showers, etc.) that are not open to the whole church congregation.
JBC does schedule events that are considered a religious ceremony such as weddings and funerals for congregation attenders, and community funerals (regardless of whether they are a closed invite event).
JBC wedding participants (bride and groom) must agree to the beliefs and teachings of Jefferson Baptist Church
Funerals conducted at JBC must be officiated by a JBC Pastor or approved by a JBC Pastor.
JBC does not schedule meetings or events for businesses or nonprofits not specifically JBC or JBC ministry related.
JBC does allow the facilities to be used by Government Emergency Services for community emergencies and emergency training when needed for events such as, but not limited to: emergency vehicle staging, emergency shelters, or an emergency command post.
No alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, or illegal substances are allowed on the premises.
No overnight camping on JBC church property is allowed unless connected to a church event and approved by a member of the church staff.
Congratulations on your engagement!
We are glad to make our facilities/ resources available as much as we are able; however please note that our buildings are heavily used for ministry (such a blessing!), which does limit our ability to schedule weddings.
Additionally, events like weddings can’t happen without the time and talents of JBC Staff – but their time needs to be compensated for this type of special/additional event. Due to this we charge fees for weddings to cover their time.
JBC Wedding Info, Logistics, & Requirements
1.) To schedule an event at JBC you must be a Regular Attender at JBC and affirming of our statement of faith: https://www.jbc.church/our-beliefs
2.) JBC Tablecloths are not available for rental/use for events. Tables are available for use but cannot be moved between buildings. Table sizes: Round: 72” (we have 30) Rectangle: 30x72 (we have 12 or so)
3.) If you opt to provide a cleaning crew (of at least 3 people) to assist our staff after a wedding this crew will be responsible for helping with the following after the event: Picking up garbage off the floor, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, emptying garbage cans into the outdoor dumpster.
4.) Unless arrangements are made at the time of the agreement you will be responsible for setup/teardown of the space including tables/chairs etc before and after your event.
5.) Red food/beverages are not allowed to be served due to carpet staining, examples such as kool aid, marinara sauce, red popsicles, etc.
6.) Use of commercial kitchen – and specifically the ovens – must be arranged ahead of time. Only authorized staff are allowed to light/turn off the gas for the ovens.
8.) Changes or requests made within 21 days prior to the wedding (those that require changes in staffing, in particular) may be refused.
Cost Agreement For Staffing Weddings
Cleaning in Old Chapel (no sound/tech) - chair capacity 80 $100
Cleaning in Gym (no sound/tech) – table/chairs for 240 $100
Sound/Tech in Chapel $100
Sound/Tech in Gym $100
Cleaning in Sanctuary - capacity 600 $150
Sound/Tech in Sanctuary/Foyer - capacity 600/foyer 180 $200
^No Food in Sanctuary / Foyer
Staff to light/turn off Commercial Kitchen Ovens $100
YOU MAY CHOOSE TO DO YOUR OWN SETUP/TEARDOWN AND WE WILL WAIVE THESE FEES:
Setup chairs/tables (per building) $100
Teardown chairs/tables(per building) $100
YOU MAY CHOOSE TO PROVIDE A CLEANING CREW AND WE WILL DISCOUNT 50% OF CLEANING FEES:
Cleaning after event in Old Chapel, Gym, DC - $50 PER EACH SPACE
Cleaning after event in Sanctuary/Foyer - $75
Wedding Reservation Request Form
Room use & date requests not guaranteed