• Journey Christian Church Building Use Application - updated 10/2020

    Building use is for Journey Members and Regular Attendees only
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  • You must contact Jake Buss at least two weeks prior to the event to make any necessary arrangements for a sound tech and for the use of the sound system/audio  visual equipment.  

  • Paper supplies are provided for Journey core ministries only.  Please fill out a separate paper supply request form. 

    This must be submitted by the first Monday of the month that your event is scheduled AND at least two weeks in advance.

    Late notice may result in your ministry purchasing your own paper goods.

  • FACILITIES USE FEES:

    Fees will be collected for each day that church facilities are used for non-Journey events or non-core ministry events. These fees are intended to help cover the costs of utilities and maintenance.  Fees do not apply to Journey core ministries.
    A fee of $50 will be collected for use of the sanctuary, per day.
    A fee of $25 each will be collected for use of the lounge or conference room, per day.
    A fee of $25 for each occurrence will be collected for use of sound unit and operators (only a Journey-approved sound tech can be used).
    A fee of $50 will be collected for use of the kitchen, per day.
    A fee of $50 will be collected for use of the gymnasium, with a four hours maximum.
    A fee of $50 each will be collected for use of the Lower East Wing or Upper East Wing, per day.
    A fee of $25 per room will be collected for all other classrooms or nursery, per day.

    GENERAL RULES:

    All BUILDING USE or PROPERTY USE requests are on a first-come, first-served basis for core Journey ministries and are subject to approval and availability.  Please do not assume that you have use of a room or advertise your event until you receive confirmation that your request is approved.
    Building or property use for non-Journey events or non-core ministry events is subject to approval, and is based on the fee schedule above.  The appropriate fees must accompany this form.  All events are at the discretion of the church office and/or the Elders and Trustee boards.
    Please notify the church office for rescheduling, cancellations, or any other changes.
    It is your responsibility to unlock the door for event participants not more than ten minutes before the event and have a ministry person posted at the door until all members have arrived.  It is also your responsibility to make sure that the door is locked again within ten minutes of the event start time.
    You are also responsible to walk throughout the building when the event is over to check that all lights are turned off and all doors are secured.  If no one else is in the building, you agree to set the alarm as stated in the building security policy.
    All rooms must be cleaned, straightened, and put back in the order in which they were found and tables and chairs returned to their original location.  Garbage(s) must be emptied and restrooms checked for irregularities.  Vacuums, mops, and cleaning supplies are located in the Kitchen, Lounge and the Upper East Wing mini-kitchen.
    The use of any church owned items other than tables and chairs must be approved prior to the event (please fill out a property use form). 
    If damage or loss occurs during use of the stated room(s) or equipment; you are responsible for any cost(s) incurred.  Breakage or irregularities must be reported to the church office immediately.
    In case of emergency, please note the emergency evacuation route posted in each area.
    If the lift is needed for wheelchair access, a key will be provided for you.  Please request this ahead of time.
    Storage areas are assigned and should be used only with permission of the responsible group.
    No smoking, alcoholic beverages, or weapons allowed on church property.
    No food or drink in the sanctuary.

    GYM:

    Sneakers only are to be worn for gym activities.  Boots, hard soles or black soles, which can mark the floor, should not be worn in the gym area.
    Leaders should know the location of the First Aid Kit (on north wall) and telephone (hallway across from nursery).

    KITCHEN:

    All kitchen items/utensils must be cleaned and put away in their original location after use.
    Paper goods and supplies are not provided to non-core ministries or events.  Please be prepared ahead of time.
    Report breakages and supply shortages to the church office immediately.
    Refrigerators and freezers are for temporary storage only.  Items should be wrapped and clearly labeled.  Neglected items will be removed.

  • Please wait for approval before advertising your event. 

    Fees will be collected after the event is approved.

    The event date will not be considered firm until approval is given and fees (if any) are collected.

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