Facility Use

Purpose

St. John Lutheran (SJL) recognizes its great God-given wealth in the facilities and property that it owns. In response, St. John is pleased to share its facilities with the community, when it is appropriate to do so. Specifically, the facilities of the church are available for activities for community organizations and companies that are compatible with the basic principles of our Christian faith. The purpose of the Facility Use Covenant is to provide direction for the use of St. John Lutheran Church (SJL) facilities and property. These policies and procedures apply to all groups using SJL's facilities.

Scheduling Procedures

A request to use the church facilities should be made to the Office Manager at least thirty days in advance of the special activity. If St. John can accommodate the request, a signed Agreement and Release form needs to be returned to the office before the facility scheduling can be confirmed. The SJL Facility Use Covenant applies to all groups and failure to adhere to the Policies will result in cancellation of future events for the group at SJL.

Scheduling Priorities

St. John Lutheran Church is first and foremost a church home to its members. Part of providing a church home is providing worship and fellowship space for funerals. Should it be necessary to do so, ANY special use activity may be cancelled due to a funeral. Normally, a three-day advance notice would be given.  It is the responsibility of the group's sponsor to cancel, postpone, or change the location of the activity should a funeral necessitate such action.