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.

Event Reservation Request Form

Room use requests not guaranteed

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1.) Tablecloths not available for rental/use for events. Please make alternate arrangements for table coverings. Our tables are the following dimensions: Round: 72” Rectangle: 30x72
 
2.) Unless alternate arrangements are made at the time of the agreement (availability limited), you will be responsible for cleaning rooms following the event, including vacuuming areas where food was served/eaten, cleaning bathrooms that were used during event, and emptying all garbage cans in areas occupied into the outdoor dumpster by the Gym.


3.) Unless alternate arrangements are made at the time of the agreement (availability limited) you will also be responsible for setup/cleanup before and after your event.


4.)Use of rooms for childcare: You must agree to operate under JBC Childcare Rules and Regulations, including using only background-checked people over 18 for childcare. Younger siblings “just watching” younger siblings is not allowed under our insurance company policy.

Rooms available for childcare use are: Sanctuary Nursery |  Youth Center: Y108  |  Discipleship Center DC103
For details contact Sherri Wilson


5.) Changes or requests made within 14 days prior to the event (those that require changes in staffing, in particular) may not be honored and/or may change the terms of the agreement.


We want your event to be successful and will provide resources when and where we can; however, we are not in the “business” of hosting events. We have limited building and staff resources and we reserve the right to refuse service as we deem necessary for scheduling or other purposes.