New Life Church has an active ministry to children, youth, adults, and seniors. Its primary purpose is to carry on the ministry of the local church by Loving God, Loving Others, and Serving the World. Its programs and people are the top priority when it comes to building use. However, New Life Church still wishes to expand its outreach into the community (serving the world) by offering the use of its facilities.

Building use activities fall under the jurisdiction of the Consistory. No commitment for building use is finalized until the Room Use Agreement has been completed and executed by church staff.

New Life Church has a number of long-standing relationships with several community organizations for ongoing use. Availability for such ongoing usage is limited but can be considered. Local organizations and individuals can use our facilities for one-time or short-term usage. When possible, we attempt to make our facility available for such groups. Our first priority is to the programs and membership needs of the church. Priority is then given to nonprofit groups that are supported by the church, and finally to other nonprofit organizations.

Approval of the use of the grounds and facilities does not constitute or imply endorsement of a group, their mission, or their positions. Groups approved to use our facilities must not advertise the event in such a way as to imply endorsement by the congregation. No activities or advocacy may take place within our buildings or grounds that conflict with the bylaws and the practices of this congregation and the denomination.

Starting and Ending Times

Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. through 9:00 p.m.

• Weekends from 9:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
• The building must be completely cleared no later than 9:30 p.m. (or 4:00 p.m. on Saturdays) to allow the building to be closed promptly.
• If a group remains later than these times, an extra fee of $100/hr ($100 minimum) will be assessed.

Regarding Breakage

All persons and/or groups using our facilities are expected to exercise reasonable care and judgment in such use in order to prevent defacement, damage, or breakage. The persons signing the application for use shall be responsible for paying costs incurred by the church in cleaning, repairing, or replacing any part of the building or its furnishings and equipment which in the judgment of the church staff has been carelessly or irresponsibly subjected to more than normal wear and tear by the persons or group involved.

Room Setups

All rooms have been designated with a standard room setup. Any setup changes requested by the group are subject to approval by the church staff and are considered in the calculation of Impact Fees noted above.

Stage/ Music/ Piano Use

Permission to use the piano and/or stage for performing music must be granted by the Worship Coordinator. If the user wishes to have instruments tuned, they will be tuned at the user’s expense by a craftsman approved by the Worship Coordinator. Pianos cannot be moved except by permission from the Worship Coordinator.

Smoking/ Alcohol Policy

All members of all groups using our facilities shall abide by a “no smoking” rule in all parts of the building, including corridors and restrooms. Smoking receptacles are provided outside the main entrances to the building. Violation of this rule is sufficient ground for a staff member to withdraw immediately any group’s use of the facilities and/ or to deny use in the future. Furthermore, the serving, consumption, or use of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, or narcotics shall not be permitted at any time on church property.

Supervision of Children and Youth

This church has adopted Safe Church policies for children and youth. All users of the facility are expected to follow the guidelines of this policy including the following:

• No fewer than two adults must be present at all times during any program or event involving children.
• These adults must be 18 or older and must be at least 5 years older than the children with whom they are working.
• At least one of the adults present must be currently certified in First Aid and CPR.
• The adults involved with the children must receive a background check and annual training related to child abuse prevention. Any questions regarding this policy should be directed to the Director of Student Ministries.

Nursery Use

Use of the nursery must be requested and then approved by New Life's Leadership. Our safety standards require that there are two nursery care providers, both must be adults over the age of 18 and be present to operate the nursery. We ask that the toys be wiped down and put away, leaving the room as it was.

Food and Drink | Use of the Kitchen/Fellowship Hall

1. The kitchen space shall be cleaned after each use. Any spills should be cleaned up. The countertops should be wiped up. Floors should be swept.
2. All dishes and utensils used shall be washed, dried, and returned to the cabinet space designated. Nothing should be left on the draining board or counter.
3. Use of church paper supplies and plastic utensils is prohibited.
4. All trash and garbage shall be removed and placed in the dumpster and a replacement bag placed in the trash can.
5. No food or beverage shall be left in the refrigerator or freezer without plans for its further use or disposal.

• *Prom requests - Absolutely no red or purple punch or grape juice allowed.

Decorations

Decorations may be attached to the walls, doors, and light fixtures with masking tape only. All items attached to and/or hanging on the facility walls will not be removed. No decorating is permitted in the hallways. All decorations used must be removed immediately and completely following the event.

*Prom requests - decorating cannot take place before Thursday at 3:30 pm. This allows other events to happen in the facility during the week of Prom.

Emergency Scheduling Conflicts

The church reserves the right to pre-empt any facility used for its own in cases of emergencies, such as funerals. Notice will be provided as early as possible.

Recycling

Recycling is a policy of our church. Recycling containers are available for your use. Every organization is responsible for complying with this policy.

Storage

All organizations using the facility will be responsible for storing props and accessories offsite.

Bicycles and Skateboards

No bicycles or skateboards are allowed inside the church facility.

Parking

Parking on the church campus is available only during the period of time that a group has contracted to use the facility. Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Any damage to vehicles is at the owner’s expense; the church is not responsible for theft or damage to personal property.

Security

We ask that all users pay close attention to personal property and valuables, not leaving them unattended. The church is not responsible for theft or damage to personal property.

Final Decisions

In case of doubt or uncertainty by any outside person or group about the application or interpretation of these regulations, or in our customary practices not specifically mentioned here, the church staff or a delegated representative shall decide the matter and all individuals and groups shall abide by said decisions or forfeit immediately the use of any part of the facility.

Please note the fee schedule below. Also, be sure to review the Impact Fee schedule following the basic fee table. 

Type A: Educational and other activities that are considered an extension of our ministry as evidenced either by our financial support or approved by the Consistory of New Life Church.

Type B: Special Events not connected to the church or its members

Type C: Civic and service activities, including musical groups, service clubs, fraternal organizations, etc. 

*Worship Center Sound System 

The sound, video or recording systems are available upon request. The systems will be operated by New Life video/sound technicians. Group-provided sound, recording, or video equipment may not be attached to this sound system through cables or connectors without prior approval.

Event

Defined as any gathering that will make use of more than one aspect of the church building (For example: using the Fellowship Hall and Kitchen). Food and/or drink is usually served and the gathering will involve set-up prior to the event and/or use of the sound/ projection system.

Room Use

Defined as a gathering of individuals that meet together and only require the use of one room over the course of no more than 3 hours during regular office hours.

Non Members:

• Lunch ONLY
• $200 - for 1/2 day usage
• Includes: custodial set up/ take down
• Sound, projection or video personnel not available
• Service and Lunch
• $300 - for 1/2 day usage
• Includes: custodial set up/ take down
• Sound, projection or video personnel available (additional $50 per person, if applicable)