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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE FOR USE OF CHRIST CHURCH FACILITIES

Christ Church Episcopal defines this statement based on the dynamically changing mission of this active congregation. Christ Church is NOT a museum. Nor do we as members look upon our historical church building as a "quaint little wedding chapel in the mountains." Rather, we are an active church of the Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee. We do not fall under the support of the local Historic Rugby museum, but operate independently from, though cordially with, that institution.

Thus defined as a Church, the use of the church building should reflect a reverence and respect for Almighty God and the joy He has bestowed upon us by the gift of His Son, Jesus Christ. Special services held in the church should be looked upon as times of worship and reflect appropriate church rites and traditions as defined by the bishop or the priest of this church.

The use of "Friendly House Parish Hall", however, though interpreted with a lighter heart, should nevertheless be tasteful, respectful, and reflect the ideas of church, mission, and community.

FACILITIES

The Church Building

• 100 seat maximum capacity.
• Electric lighting, central heat and air conditioning.
• Yamaha electronic piano/organ w/multiple adjustments.
• Altar hangings, linens, altarware, implements, etc., appropriate for any and all services.
• 30 sets of hymnals and The Book of Common Prayer
• Night flood light on stained glass window.
• Vacuum and other cleaning implements

"Friendly House" Parish Hall

• 100 maximum summer reception accommodations.
• 60 maximum winter reception accommodations.
• 40 maximum sit-down lecture or meeting accommodations.
• Electric lighting, central heat and air conditioning.
• Great Room with wood-burning fireplace.
• Two very large porches; one is screened.
• Men's and Women's restrooms with a shower in each.
• Study/office with full-length dressing mirror and sofa.
• Complete kitchen with home-sized appliances.
• Stoneware and silverware place settings for 60.
• Limited cooking and serving equipment.
• Brooms, mops and other cleaning supplies.

Garden

• The Christ Church garden is prettiest in spring with a profusion of spring flowers and native plantings. There is a lovely gazebo in the trees in the rear of the church.
• Receptions outdoors are dependent upon the weather.

PROCEDURES FOR THE USE OF CHRIST CHURCH FACILITIES

To schedule use of church and Friendly House facilities, call the Senior Warden. Use of all facilities should reflect the church's interpretation of the ideas of church, mission, or community. Some groups may be too large to be reasonably accommodated by our facilities (See capacity information above). If this is the case, the Senior Warden may recommend other accommodations available in or around Rugby. Rates will be quoted, as appropriate.

Wedding Policies

Rates

The vicar (priest) will quote rates, as appropriate.

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