Rentals

The First Unitarian Society welcomes you to rent our church spaces for your group or organization. All renters, , including members, must fill out a Building Use Application*.  As a privilege of membership, FUUSN members may use the space for an adjusted fee.   

There is a $150 cleaning fee* for non-members for the Sanctuary, Parish Hall, Alliance Room, Headstart, Flex Space and Chapel. Setup and cleanup should be discussed prior to rental space being approved. For all rental spaces:  Please ensure you have planned to have the rental space returned to its original state, all trash is removed and all belongings taken with you.  

*The cleaning fee is subject to change based on the size of the event.

To Rent Space

Please begin by contacting the Office Administrator by email or phone (617) 527-3203  to discuss the availability of the space.* 

If you have determined the space(s) is/are free, please complete our Building Use Application.  You will be contacted when your rental space(s) has been approved.*  Please carefully review our Standard Terms and Conditions before submitting your Application.*     A $100 deposit is due upon approval of your rental space, to the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, 1326 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02465. 

*All rentals are subject to our Standard Terms and Conditions. Note that submitting a form does not guarantee availability or approval of your rental request.

Rental rates are based on the length of the rental, costs associated with opening up the spaces for renters and space maintenance. (We accept checks for space rentals).  All checks should be made payable to the “First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton”. Final payment must be received on or before the event date .*

Terms of Use

RENTER CANCELLATIONS

In the event of a cancellation, refunds will be made as follows:

• 3 months prior to use: Full refund
• Less then 3 months to 1 month :50 percent
• Less than 1 month:No refund

The person who signs the request form is responsible for ensuring that the following conditions are met:

• Please enforce the no smoking rule in the building.
• Please see that no food is brought into the sanctuary. 
• All persons using the kitchen facilities must comply, per order of the city health department, with all posted food safety rules. Unfortunately, no storage is available for personal property, supplies, food, etc.
• Before you leave, please ensure that all furniture/equipment is restored to its original location, that the lights are turned off, and the doors locked.
• Any damage, regardless of how minor, must be reported to the office. 
• Office equipment is available to eligible society members only.
• Please supervise children at all times for their own safety. 

The community counts on guests who rent the space to treat the church building and properties with respect and to leave them clean and in order.