Facility Use and Rentals

Reservations are made on a first come, first served basis and require the completion of a Facility Use Request Form.  

To obtain a paper copy of the Facility Use Request Form and/or related fees and policies, please call the church office. 

Active First Congregational Church of Woodstock (FCCW) congregants and/or their Immediate Family Members are encouraged to make use of the church facilities for special family functions or events such as weddings, funerals, birthdays, anniversaries, or awards — at no charge.  (Please review the policies and restrictions on this web page)

In lieu of a rental fee, we encourage you to make a gift or request that a free-will offering be taken to help offset costs of heating, electricity, and/or catering services.

There is a $75 refundable security/cleaning deposit in the event the facility use requires cleaning or repairs (see Cleaning Services below). If the facility is left in its original condition, the cleaning deposit will be refunded in one week following the event.

Please submit a ‘Facility Use Application’ form  for all requested functions.

For Baptism, Funerals and Weddings , please see our Special Ceremonies page and contact our Pastor.

The rental fees and deposit requirements are the same for nonmembers, community groups, and Non-Profits and vary by the specific facility(s) you wish to rent.  

All parties must submit a ‘Facility Use Application’ form (click here to complete online). A paper copy can be downloaded here or obtained by contacting the church office. 

Facility Use Fees (non-members and non-profits):

1. Sanctuary $200  + $100 deposit      

2. Harrison Hall or Downstairs Hall $100 + $75 deposit

3. Harrison Hall or Downstairs Hall with use of kitchen for prep and refrigeration $200 + $100 deposit

4. Harrison Hall or Downstairs Hall with full use of kitchen, including oven, stove, dishes and dishwasher $250 + $125 deposit

5. Class Rooms $50 + $25 deposit for each room used

6.  Library $70 + $35 deposit

7. Nursery $30 + $15 deposit

All deposits are due at time of booking. 

All deposits are required to secure the reservation. The remaining balance for the facility usage fees is due prior to the start of the event. 

Checks made payable to “FCCW” or The First Congregational Church of Woodstock.

If FCCW incurs additional costs for cleaning or repair (beyond normal wear and tear) as a result of the event, the couple may be billed additional charges.

A cleaning service deposit of $75 is required to secure most events. 

It is expected that the Church will be left in good condition, however, if the Church incurs additional costs for cleaning and/or repair (beyond normal wear and tear) as a result of the wedding, the couple will be responsible for the additional costs.

1. Furniture will not be moved in any of the rental facilities except as arranged through the FCCW representative assigned to coordinate your event.  The renter/facility user is responsible for returning the furniture to its pre-use state.

2. All food, beverages, and other refreshments are the responsibility of the renter/facility user.

3. Smoking, gambling, alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited in the building and on the grounds of the Church.

4. Arrangement of deliveries of food, flowers, and other items is the renter’s/building user’s responsibility.  FCCW staff adn volunteers are not responsible for deliveries. If deliveries are planned for a time when the renter/building user will not be present, the delivery must be expressly agreed to by the FCCW representative assigned to coordinate your event. 

In keeping with CDC guidelines, masks will be required during times of high community transmission and recommended in times of moderate transmissions.

Current transmission rates for Windham County and recommended protocols can be found on CovidActNow.org.