The UUCM has various rooms and rental spaces available. Whether you are planning a small meeting or a large community gathering or party, we have rooms to fit your needs. To rent a space from us, please contact our office administrator at admin@uumanchester.org to get the process started.

Rental Process

To rent a space from the UUCM, first reach out to the office admin. We require all new renters to have an in-person meeting and building/room tour with our administrator before signing contracts so you can see the space you are renting and go over any questions, room needs, and other church business. Once you see the room and decide you want to rent it for your event, our admin will give you a rental contract packet. This contains our contract, cleaning procedures, and our door code form so you can enter the church on your rent day. A 20% deposit is due upon signing to approve the booking in the calendar. Our admin will give you a copy of the contract pages and get you set up in the church calendar and security system. If you have an emergency and need to contact someone, contact sheets are located in every room and will be pointed out during the room tour.

Terms and Conditions

Each rental setup will require a contract signed. The terms and conditions labeled in the contract are as follows:

• Our rental availability starts at 9am and end at 10pm unless specifically approved by the Minister or Administrator.
• A door code will be given to you for your event. Rental times include cleanup and setup. The door codes activate no earlier than 10 minutes before your start time and will cut off at your scheduled end time.
• Events and large gatherings may require a church member to vouch for your party and be responsible for overseeing the cleanup process.
• NO smoking anywhere on church property. No receptacles are provided, cigarettes must be disposed of off grounds. Please smoke on the city sidewalks and keep doorways clear.
• NO alcohol served, consumed, or carried anywhere in the building or on its grounds.
• NO use of open flames, including candles, without specific permission from the Church Administrator or the Minister.
• NO food or beverages other than water/coffee brought into the Sanctuary.
• AC or heat must be turned off before leaving.
• Windows and exterior doors will be closed and secured upon leaving.
• The rented space will be restored to its original order and trash removed to the receptacle outside the church. Trash bags will be provided.
• The church office will be notified of any issues, problems, or damage to the space.
• Normal emergency procedures will be followed, and authorities notified if an emergency occurs. Emergency contact lists are posted in each room. If you have problems entering the building outside of office hours, please contact our Building Use Chair at 202-360-0274.
• The room you rent is the ONLY room you are permitted to use, aside from restrooms. Please stay in the room you are renting. If you conduct business outside of your rented room, you may be asked to pay for that room as well.
• A/V Setup is to be done by a member of the A/V team or the Office Admin.
• Only blue masking tape may be used to post on walls and will be removed when done.
• The committee tables in Fellowship Hall should not be moved. Please use the wall dividers to block them if needed.
• ALL children shall be accompanied by an adult when inside the building or on the grounds of UU Manchester. Under NO circumstances shall children roam freely.
• NO exterior door of the building may be propped open AT ANY TIME except during active load in/out. If the door is unattended, it must be CLOSED FOR THE SECURITY OF THE BUILDING. If guests arrive late, they may ring the doorbell and be let in by another guest.
• Glitter is not allowed on the property.
• Other renters may be in the other rooms during your rental time. Please be respectful to other groups in the building.
• Additional Fees: A cleaning fee of $50 is required for every party/event rental. A/V setup for sound systems is also $50. The use of the TV in Fellowship Hall is $25.