GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH
301 N. Lincoln Street
Redwood Falls, MN  56283
507/637-2592

Eligibility
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church welcomes the use of its facilities by members, the larger church, and non-profit public service groups whose objectives are deemed by the program staff to be fitting with those of the congregation.  No member or non-member business events are eligible.  Non-member personal events (anniversaries, etc.) may be approved individually by the program staff.

Scheduling
Congregational events have scheduling priority.  All events shall be scheduled through the church office.  To avoid conflicts, the master calendar will be kept by the church secretary.  Events may be scheduled by the secretary, the pastors, other program staff or the congregational president.

Application for Use
An “Application for Building Use” form shall be filled out for special congregational events and all events sponsored by others.  Applications for recurring use of the building must be renewed annually.  Space needs and arrangements should be explained on the application.  Under no circumstances may the Fellowship Hall partitions be moved by anyone other than the custodian.  The church staff and Church Council have authority to disapprove any applications for use.

Fees
Members are not charged to use the building for personal events.  Non-profit public service groups with funds available are asked to donate $25-$75 for janitorial services, depending on the size of the group.  When the funeral, wedding, service or other congregational committees serve an event, their actual costs shall be reimbursed, plus a donation if desired.  Caterers must have liability insurance to cover any damages to the building.

Equipment
Old rectangular tables and metal chairs may be borrowed, if not needed by the congregation.  No upholstered chairs or new tables may be removed from the building.  Borrowing of kitchen equipment or dishes must be approved by the Women of the ELCA Loaning Committee.

Conditions of Use
All groups using the building will be bound by the following conditions:
1.	Building use is limited to the area requested and the restrooms.
2.	Groups are liable for damage resulting from use of congregational property or equipment.
3.	Adult supervision will be provided for all events.
4.	Use of tobacco products, alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
5.	All rooms used shall be left in the same condition in which they were found.
6.	Placement of signs, posters, etc. must be approved by the church office.
7.	Use of the sound equipment must be arranged in advance.
8.	Scheduled events may be altered due to funerals and other unexpected church needs.

GLORIA DEI LUTHERAN CHURCH
301 N. Lincoln Street
Redwood Falls, MN  56283
507-637-2592

Application for Building Use

Date of Application  _________________

Name of Organization _____________________________________________

Name of Contact Person  ___________________________________________

Mailing Address   _________________________________________________
			Street			City        State      Zip Code

Phone Number  ________________________     ________________________
			Daytime				Evening

Date of Use  ______________________  Hours of Use _____________________

Room(s) Needed ____________________________________________________

Anticipated Attendance  __________________

Arrangements Needed (Please check)

________  Chairs        ________  Coffee pot(s)      __________  TV/VCR

________ Tables	       ________  Sound System    __________  Overhead

________ Lectern	       ________ Other (please specify)

For large meetings that require moving the partitions in the Fellowship Hall, please request a site plan from the secretary and mark the exact arrangement needed.

I certify that I have read the accompanying “Policy For Use of the Building and Equipment” and that I and all members of the group I represent will abide by it.

Signature  _____________________________________
Title (if applicable )  ____________________________