Rentals / Weddings
The Perfect Site
UUCF offers spaces for weddings, receptions, open houses and other events, both long and short term. Past renters have enjoyed our spaces for small group weekly or monthly meetings, small and large ceremonies, movies, music and education programs, and training classes.
Our facility has ADA compliant restrooms, and both an elevator and wide stairway to the lower level. Our computer system features building-wide wireless internet service. There are three parking lots and a service drive. Our location is easily accessible from I-75/US 23, and I-69.
The information that follows is for one time rentals. Regularly scheduled rentals are negotiated biased on frequency, number of people, and size of the room.
Available Rentals
Sanctuary Rental
$315.00 for 4 Hours
$105.00 Security Deposit
Our Sanctuary seats 160-175 people. No Food or beverages are allowed in the sanctuary or narthex.
Wall hangings, tables, chairs, chalice or the pulpit in the sanctuary may only be moved or removed by a representative of the church.
Decorations in the church must be planned to avoid damage to floors, walls, carpet and pews. No tape or tacks are to be used on any surfaces. Ribbon, string or pew flower holders may be used. No flowers or decorations are permitted on the piano.
Chapel Rental
$157.00 for 4 Hours
$78.00 Security Deposit
The Chapel seats up to 75.
Wall hangings, tables, chairs, chalice or the pulpit in the sanctuary may only be moved or removed by a representative of the church.
Decorations in the church must be planned to avoid damage to floors, walls, carpet and pews. No tape or tacks are to be used on any surfaces. Ribbon, string or pew flower holders may be used. No flowers or decorations are permitted on the piano.
Auldin Nelson Hall
$525.00 for 4 Hours
$52.00 per Additional Hour
$131.00 Security Deposit
Our Auldin Nelson Hall is a lovely place for a reception following your wedding, for an open house or other social events. The Hall can accommodate up to 175 guests. Although there are neither table linens nor tableware for use, there are 9 round tables and 14 eight-foot long tables as well as an adequate number of chairs available for receptions.
The church does not provide caterers for your event, nor are we able to recommend specific catering companies. If you choose to have a catered reception, the caterer must remove all rental items (plates, glasses, silverware, cups, linens and serving ware) immediately after the event. All trash must be taken to the dumpster (located at the back of the front parking lot). If all items are not removed, you will forfeit your entire security deposit.
If you choose to have alcohol as part of your reception, this must be included on the Rental Contract and a licensed, uniformed security guard from a security company must be on duty during the party time. Only beer, wine and champagne are permitted on the church premises; under no circumstances is hard liquor permitted.
Commercial Kitchen Rental
$131.00 for 4 Hours
$42.00 per Additional Hour
$75.00 Security Deposit
This includes use of the range, ovens, sinks, tables and dishwasher. Please plan to supply your own cookware, serving-ware and paper products. All food must be removed from the premises by the designated end time.
Weddings
Weddings at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint may be formal or informal, small, large, traditional or modern. To begin planning your wedding, you should call or e-mail the church office, and do three things.
- Select a tentative date and time for your wedding. (Weddings are not performed on Sunday mornings, nor are they scheduled in conflict with previously arranged events at the church.).
- Pay a $100 security deposit on the sanctuary to research the date and time; if you wish to use our Auldin Nelson Hall for your reception, there will be an additional security deposit of $100. Make sure you understand all requirements for security deposits as noted above.
- Arrange for an appointment with the church administrator.
We offer a special for Wedding Facilities Rental which includes the use of our Sanctuary, Auldin Nelson Hall (six hour period), and Kitchen, and the sanctuary for rehearsal, plus the security deposit for each:
- Facilities Rental: $1102.00 ($355 savings)
- Security Deposits: $150.00 ($125.00 savings)
Other Fees include:
- Fee for Minister $450.00
- Minister Rehearsal Fee $52.00
- Fee for Sound Technician $78.00
- Sound Technician Rehearsal fee $52.00
Your Interview with the Minister
Your interview with the minister should be a warm and friendly event. It does not matter that you may have been married before or come from some other religious background. This interview will not encourage you to join our church nor is it marriage counseling. Together, we will determine the kind of ceremony that you would like and compose that ceremony. It is with the minister that your service will be planned. On rare occasions, the minister with whom you meet may not be able to marry you due to an emergency. If this occurs, we will inform you as far ahead as possible. Your arrangements will be honored. If you prefer another minister to perform your ceremony, our minister will gladly extend an invitation to the clergy you wish to have officiate. The minister will also let you know at your first meeting whether you will need a rehearsal (generally, when there are several members in the wedding party). A rehearsal is usually held the day or evening before the wedding and lasts about an hour. It is important that all participants be in attendance. This includes the wedding party, ushers, parents, readers, musicians and attendants.
Dressing Facilities
Our overflow room, adjacent to the sanctuary, is available and restrooms are close by. Please note: The church is not responsible for lost or stolen property.
Ambiance
Our Sanctuary includes a sound system that can play records, cassette tapes or CDs. Our sound system can only be operated by our sound technicians. Should you desire the use of our sound system, let the office know at least one month in advance and arrangements will be made. We have a Baldwin grand piano in our sanctuary which you may use with church approval. Flowers and runners are to be arranged by the wedding party directly with the florist. No flowers, however, may be pinned or attached to the pews, nor can arrangements be placed on the piano. Flowers may be delivered during the four-hour contractual wedding time. If a unity candle is to be used, the wedding party is responsible for supplying all items for this. Plan to have the candles in time for rehearsal. While candles are welcome, we would like to remind wedding parties that any damage incurred will be deducted from the security deposit. Flash pictures are allowed for the processional and recessional. Once the wedding begins, no pictures will be allowed, except by a professional photographer. Videotaping is allowed but the rules for photographers apply. Special video lights are not allowed.
Marriage Licenses
You must apply for your license at any county clerk’s office within 30 days of and at least three business days before your marriage date. For further information and requirements call the Genesee County Clerk at (810) 257-3225 or visit their website. Please bring your marriage license to the rehearsal.
On the Day of the Wedding
For traditional weddings, brides, attendants and family should arrive one hour before the wedding. Ushers should also arrive one hour before the wedding. The groom and best man should arrive 45 minutes before the wedding, and close relatives should arrive 30 minutes before the wedding. We allow 4 hours between weddings. For non-traditional and modern weddings, you should plan out a schedule that works for your ceremony with the minister. A printed program listing the wedding party, music and order of service is often distributed to guests. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Flint does not supply this service.