Use of Church Facilities

The church facilities may be used by individuals and organizations when approved by the Session of the church. Where applicable, charges will be imposed for the use of these facilities. The Session has the right to waive any charges and change any conditions for use that they feel would be in the best interest of the church.

Classrooms

Church members shall be allowed to us the class rooms of the facilities of the Oakland Presbyterian Church, for Not for Profit meeting, without any change.  Such meetings may include non church functions, such a board meeting for homeowners associations, Habitat for Humanity, etc. No Session approval is required, but the meetings must be scheduled through the church office. The church member using the facility shall be responsible for opening, cleanup, lighting, and closing of the facility.

Fellowship Hall and CLC

The charge to use the Fellowship Hall or CLC will be the same.  For groups less than 50, the use of the Fellowship Hall will be encouraged. All use of the Fellowship Hall or CLC requires prior Session approval.  The charges for the use of the facilities are based on blocking a period of 3-4 hours.  If additional time is required, it will require blocking another period, with corresponding charges.  There will be no charge for groups sponsored by the church. This will include scouts, Upward, Presbytery meetings, men's and women's programs, and youth or sterling programs.

Not for Profit meeting without a meal being served, requested by church member

There will be no charge if the member is present as responsible for the facility, all equipment is returned to its original location, and the facility is cleaned up.  There will be a $75 charge for setup, if requested.

Not for Profit meeting without a meal being served, without a church member

The organization will be charged $100 for each 3-4 hour session required.  A $150 refundable clean-up and key deposit will be required. There will be a $75 charge for setup, if requested.

For Profit meeting

Use of the facility by anyone, members or non-members, where the meeting is "for profit" and items or services are offered for sale, will not be allowed. This does not apply to guests speakers or performers at church functions that have books, CDs or DVD's related to their appearance, for sale. For profit groups that wish to use our facility for meetings or dinners involving their personnel or associates, and no sales are involved, the charges will be the same as if they were serving a meal (see below).

Events where a meal is served

The charge to use the facility where a meal is served is the same for not for profit and business groups.The business organizations use of the facility is limited to the employees, members or associates, and no items or services are offered for sale. The meal must be provided by an OPC approved caterer that has a current Certificate of Insurance (approval requires a meeting with the church staff). The meal must be prepared at the caterer's site, but may be kept warm in the ovens.  The caterer will appropriately clean the kitchen and remove all trash and garbage.  The charges for use of the facility for each 3-4 hour block of time is $300.  An additional $200 will be charged if custodial or dumpster services are required.  A $50 refundable key deposit is required, and there will be a $75 charge for setup, if requested.

Wedding Receptions

The charges for "Events where a meal is served" apply to non members.  Members may use the facility at no charge.