Church Use Request Form

The people of Avondale United Methodist Church are very aware of our place in the community. Established almost 125 years ago, Avondale has stood on the corner of 40^th Street and 5^th Avenue South (originally called Avenue E) and served the people for generations.

We hope to continue the tradition of openness for at least 125 more years. Our facility has served as home to many organizations and has provided 'a place to be' for many more during its long history. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, "After School Care" programs, various athletic teams, classes, organizations, and groups have met here and felt the welcoming acceptance of our church family. Many programs, recitals, celebrations, and milestone events have been celebrated under our roof. Other groups have found a safe haven in which to store their equipment and supplies.

If a civic or service organization that you represent has a facility need, you are invited to check with us concerning the availablilty of our facility for the use of your group.

The process involves three steps:

First: Contact the church office (592-3739 or avonumc@aol.com) to determine that there is no conflict with already scheduled events for the date, time, and specific area of the church you need. Church members scheduling "new" church events or meetings should also check with the church office to avoid conflicts.

Second: Contact the chairperson of the Trustees, Tim Smith, to determine if your organization or event meets the church's criterion.

Third: Wait for authorization from the church office that your event has been scheduled.

To facilitate the process, you may choose the complete the following form and submit it by email to the church office. If there is no conflict of time and space, the secretary will forward your request to the Trustee chairperson for consideration. You will be informed by email as soon as a decision is made.

No alcoholic beverages are to be served or consumed on the premises of
Avondale United Methodist Church.
Avondale United Methodist Church is a smoke-free facility.

Date Submitted:

Request for Use Form – Single Event

Avondale United Methodist Church

Date and Time requested: Alternate Date and Time requested:

Requests should be made and submitted to the church office at least 2 weeks prior to date of the event.

Area(s) requested:   Sanctuary
                                 Fellowship Hall
                                 Church Kitchen
                                 Cayley Conference Room
                                 Family Life Center (gymnasium)
                                 Other (please name)

If use of furnishings is granted, the user accepts responsibility of setting up and taking down tables, chairs, and other furniture; returning furniture to its storage area, and resetting the room for regular church use!

Furnishings: Chairs - Padded (Approximately 75 available. Number to be used)

                    Chairs - Metal folding (Approximately 100 available.) To be moved from and back to 2nd floor gym storage area.
                    Tables - 6ft rectangular (10 available)

                    Video screen (available only in the Fellowship Hall) (Projectors, etc. not available for use.)

                        Other:

Group Name:

     Group Affiliation (if any):

     Affiliate contact info: (phone) (e-mail)

Church Contact Person:
Must be an adult who coordinates with the church for the event and accepts responsibility for the group using the facility.
      Phone Number(s):

E-mail:

Occupation/Employer:

Relationship to the group/team:

Alternate Contact Person :

     Phone Numbers:
        E-mail:

      Occupation/Employer:
      Relationship to the group/team: