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Use Our Building
Building Use Inquiry
First Baptist has a variety of options for hosting your next event and welcomes the opportunity to share our sacred space with groups and individuals whose purpose is consistent with our core values and mission in the community. As a Welcoming and Affirming Congregation, First Baptist is available solely to groups that do not discriminate against members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Before submitting a building use request, please consider the following:
Fire Department maximum occupancies: 182 in the sanctuary, 95 in the community room. The library seats 35.
Those using the church are responsible for clean up and leaving the building in the condition in which it was found.
Smoking is prohibited.
Alcoholic beverages may not be served.
Shoes must be removed before entering the chapel.
Rental Fees
Events Other Than Weddings
~ Sanctuary: $100 + $50.00 if using sound system; $25/hour for optional sound operator services
~ Sanctuary: $150 if using sound system
~ Optional Sound Operator Services: $25 per hour
~ Community Room: $60
~ Community Room: $75 if serving food
~ Kitchen: $50
~ Chapel: $35
~ Library/Classroom: $35
Prices listed are for up to 4 hours of continuous use; any additional hours are prorated.
Weddings
$300 for up to 12 hours of non-continuous building use, to include the use of the sanctuary for a rehearsal prior to the ceremony, and use of the sanctuary, community room, library and kitchen on the day of the wedding. The fee covers building use and 2 hours of custodial services; it does not include remuneration for musicians or ministers. Additional hours of custodial service required will be billed at $25/hour. Fifty percent (50%) of the fee is due upon reserving the church, with the balance due two weeks prior to the wedding date.
Deposit
A refundable deposit of $100 is required to reserve the space and receive a key. Deposit will be refunded upon return of the key and finding no damages upon inspection of the building following the event.
 
First Baptist Church

309 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850

607-273-5800
 
Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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