Spaces for Rent

All organizations and individuals using the church facilities are required to provide a certificate of public liability insurance in the amount of no less than $1 million and are requested to make a payment to the church for facilities upkeep, utilities, equipment use, and servicing labor. Event insurance is generally available through your organization’s liability insurance or homeowner's coverage, or can be quoted and purchased on this website, among others. 

Renters must be willing to sign a hold harmless Facility Use Agreement assuming all risks for loss, damage, liability, injury, cost and expense and release First Presbyterian from any loss, claim, liabilities, damages and/or injuries to persons and property that in any way may be caused by or during applicant’s use or occupancy.

All rentals require a 1.5 hour minimum. In calculating your rental fee, include time required to set up, conduct your program, and clean up afterward.

For one-time events a rental deposit is required to hold the reservation at the time of booking and the final rental payment is due two weeks before the event. 

Monthly rent is due on the first of each month.

Use of FPCSR sanctuary sound system (microphones) requires the hiring of an FPCSR sound system church staff person. Fees range from $40.00 - $60.00/hour depending on number of microphones and/or performers. FPCSR does NOT provide any livestreaming equipment, filming equipment, or links for Zoom or YouTube.

In addition to the rental fee a security deposit is required for all rentals. Assuming no damage occurs and the room is left as it was found, the deposit is fully refundable.

For an additional fee ($25.00/hour, one hour minimum) rooms may be set up by the custodian for a particular usage, (this is contingent on the custodian’s availability based on the time of the event), otherwise renters are required to return rooms to their original table and chair configuration.

Regularly recurring rentals such as weekly meetings & classes, are subject to limited availability and may be negotiated at a somewhat lower rate which requires church management approval. Monthly rent is based on the hourly fee and the average number of hours per month the rental space is used.

If use of space occurs more than once per week, the renter must be approved and/or apply for Marin County Welfare Exempt (non-profit status).

Parking is not available to renters during business hours though our small parking lot may be used for loading and unloading supplies.  During off hours, renters may park in spaces labeled “Church Parking” and no others unless specific permission is granted before event.  Plenty of free 2 hour street parking is available in the immediate area and the free 2 hour Mission Avenue lot is directly adjacent to our property. A San Rafael parking map can be found here.

Kitchen rental includes use of pitchers and stoves, but does not include use of chinaware or silverware. User must provide their own dishes, silverware, and paper products. Dishwasher is not available. User must leave kitchen in the exact condition in which it was found. If items are moved, they must be returned to their original location.  If stoves and/or ovens are used, they must be cleaned after use. All trash must be removed entirely from the premises. No food may be left in the refrigerator or freezer. User agrees to obey rules/procedures that are clearly posted in the kitchen.

Serving of alcoholic beverages (including wine and beer) must be specified in the renter’s liability insurance coverage. Additionally, if alcoholic beverages are being sold (such as at a fundraising event), the renter needs to either hire a licensed bartender or acquire a liquor license from ABC Licensing of CA, which can be found here. There are no exceptions to this rule.