Church & Fellowship Hall rentals
A place to
gather.
Our sanctuary and Fellowship Hall may be available for community gatherings, celebrations, and other events.
Community & nonmember rates
Rental fees
The $50 deposit is additional. It is nonrefundable and is not credited toward the rental fee.
The deposit is due when the contract is signed and the date is officially reserved. The rental-fee balance is due the day before or the day of the event.
Funerals & memorials
Funeral luncheons
The facility charge for a funeral or funeral luncheon is $250 total: a $200 rental fee plus the separate $50 nonrefundable deposit.
Women’s Fellowship may cater the luncheon as a separate service and separate cost, generally planned at approximately $5 per guest in groups of 25. The catering cost depends on attendance and is not included in the $250 facility total or any pastoral gift.
Luncheon-catering checks are payable to Women’s Fellowship; facility and other church checks are payable to Shelby Congregational UCC.
Luncheon details & contact →Weddings, funerals & services
Outside clergy
Outside clergy are welcome to participate when arrangements are coordinated in advance with the pastor responsible for ministry at Shelby Congregational UCC.
This helps every service held here reflect the congregation’s identity, hospitality, integrity, and care for families. A pastoral coordination or service fee may apply.
Before your gathering
Facility rules and responsibilities
Facility rules
- No alcoholic beverages are permitted on church property.
- No smoking is permitted inside the building or anywhere on church property.
- Children must remain in the Fellowship Hall and may not run through other areas of the church.
Custodian access
A church custodian will open the building before the event and return at the agreed closing time. On the date of the event only, contact Joe at 231-742-8212.
Cleaning requirements
- Place all trash in the designated container. One trash bag may be left; take any additional bags home.
- Wipe down tables and chairs used.
- Remove all decorations.
- Return tables and chairs to their original locations.
- Sweep floors when necessary.
If the facility is not left clean, an additional $50 cleaning fee will be billed.
Kitchen use
The kitchen may be used for food preparation and serving. Certain equipment may require advance approval. The pantry is for church use only.
Damage responsibility
The renter is responsible for damage to the building, equipment, or property beyond normal use.
Cancellation
If you need to cancel, notify the church office as soon as possible. The $50 reservation deposit is nonrefundable.
Prefer to call? Contact the church office at 231-861-4404 and ask for Kelsey Mecher.