General Information for Facility Use Applications

When applying to use the facilities at First United Methodist Church of Mesa, please review the following requirements and conditions. These are the basic expectations for all rentals and must be agreed to when submitting your application.

Application & Scheduling

• Requests for facility usage must be submitted at least 7 business days in advance to allow for scheduling and staffing.

• Dates and times are subject to availability and must be confirmed by the church office.

• Cancellation requires 30 days written notice. The security deposit will not be refunded if proper notice is not given.

Security Deposit & Fees

• A security deposit of $250 is required at the time of booking to secure your rental (refundable if all conditions are met).

• All rental fees must be paid in full at least 10 business days prior to the event.

• Payments can be made through the church’s website.

Insurance

• Lessees must provide proof of liability insurance with a Certificate of Insurance listing First United Methodist Church of Mesa as an additional insured.

• Access to the facility will not be granted without this documentation.

• If you do not already have coverage, event insurance may be purchased separately for your rental date(s).

Hosts & Supervision

• All rentals require a church-approved host at the rate of $20/hour, for the duration of the rental plus 30 minutes for opening and closing. Large events may require two or more hosts.

• Events involving children not accompanied by parents/guardians must have at least two responsible adults from the renting organization present at all times (Safe Gatherings requirement).

Facility Rules

• Spaces must be left clean and orderly. All decorations must be removed, and furniture returned to its original arrangement.

• No food or drink (other than water) is permitted in the Sanctuary, Assembly Room, Chapel, or Gym.

• Smoking and alcohol are not allowed anywhere on church property.

• Equipment and furniture may not be removed from the premises. Damage must be reported and may result in repair/replacement charges.

• Storage on site is not included unless specifically approved in writing.

Conduct & Security

• Two adults must be present whenever minors are on campus.

• Doors must remain locked or visually monitored during events.

• Lessees are responsible for ensuring that guests park safely in designated areas.

• Lessees and guests must conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb neighbors or damage church property.

Cancellation by Church

The church reserves the right to withdraw permission for use at any time if terms are violated or circumstances require.

Please note our office hours are Monday through Thursday 9am - 3pm. We will review and reply to your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the office at 480.969.5577 or email our Administrator at admin@firstchurchofmesa.com