Terms and Conditions for Use of Facilities:

1. PGBC Reserves the right to refuse rental of building to organizations and persons who are not in sympathy with the church’s principles and values.

2. Requests must be made in writing to the church office, using a Church Facilities Request Form, a minimum of one month before the date needed. This includes the use of any part of church property.

3. The Church Facilities Request Form is to be submitted to the church office.

4. No events will be approved which exceed the stated capacity of the facilities.

5. Date and time of all facility use must be scheduled with the church office for placement on the church calendar.

6. Smoking is prohibited in church buildings and on church grounds.

7. No gambling, illegal substances, or alcohol will be permitted on the church property.

8. Activities that conflict with the moral and doctrinal position of the church will not be permitted. No illegal, illicit, obscene, or demeaning activities are acceptable on church property.

9. Groups are restricted to only those areas of the facility that the group requested.

10. Since many different groups use the church facility, please be respectful of other groups that use the building when you are present.

11. The area used must be left in good condition - cleaned up with trash removed, lights off, and doors locked. Trash is to be taken to the dumpster.

12. All decorations, staging, and equipment must be broken down and removed immediately following the event.

13. All equipment and furnishings that are moved will be returned to their proper places, as found. The renter is responsible for set-up and break-down for all tables and chairs used at functions.

14. No food or beverages in the sanctuary. Any damage or replacement costs due to food or beverage will be the responsibility of the renter.

15. When using the kitchen, it must be cleaned upon completion of any event.

16. Weddings will not use rice, birdseed, or confetti inside the church or anywhere on the church grounds.

17. If a wedding ceremony is to be performed by anyone besides the church Pastor, the performing pastor must get permission from our Pastor at PGBC.

18. All weddings and rehearsals performed on Saturday will need to be completed by 9:00 pm so that the building can be cleaned for Sunday morning service.

19. Any personal or group property left on the church premises is at your own risk and only with prior permission from the Facilities Use Committee.

20. All areas of the facility should be left as it was found. Kitchen, bathrooms, classrooms etc. At the conclusion of the event the rental party must sign a completed clean-up check list. The deposit will be refunded after inspection of the facility.

21. Any damage to the church property caused by the rental, any contractor, or any employee of the renter, or any person attending the event for which the church was rented, will be charged to the renter.

22. No helium balloons are permitted in the multi-purpose building (Gymnasium) due to multiple ceiling fan damage in the past. You will be charged for any damages occurring from their use. Helium balloons are permitted in the Fellowship Hall.

23. Teams or groups needing the facility on a regular or semi-regular basis may discuss Terms of Occupancy with the Executive Board Chair or empowered representative.