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Use Our Building

First Baptist has many 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. 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.

A deposit of $100 is required to reserve the space and receive a key to the building. The deposit will be refunded upon return of the key and finding no damages upon inspection of the building following the event.

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

The base fee is $300, which does not include payment to musicians or officiants. Fifty percent (50%) of the fee is due upon reserving the church; the balance is due two weeks prior to the wedding date. Please call 607-273-5800 for more information.

First Baptist Church

309 N. Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY 14850

607-273-5800

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