St. James parish activities and functions always have priority use of the campus and any
outside meetings or activities may only be scheduled so as not to conflict with St. James
activities. If an outside group has a recurring use of the property, St. James reserves the right, should the facility be needed in exceptional or special circumstances, to hold a parish activity at
that time and require a rescheduling or cancelation of the outside group’s activity.
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Availability subject to worship schedule at St. James
Sunday: Limited availability due to worship and formation activities
All weekday meetings must end by 8:30 p.m. and must be approved by the Rector and Director of Operations.
All weekend meetings must be approved by the Rector or Director of Operations.
Non-parish functions are not permitted without the approval of the Rector. No smoking or gambling is allowed on church property. Serving wine or beer at any function on St. James property must be approved by the Rector in writing and its use fill out a request to serve alcohol and follow the St. James Alcohol Use policy (separate document). Distilled spirits are not allowed.
All groups should use the front entrance of campus, which is located on the entrance facing Main Street. No doors may be propped open. The building will be secured and locked 15 minutes after scheduled end of the meeting, if after hours.
Each group must supply its own coffee, cream, tea, etc., meeting supplies, and its own paper products. Please do not use plastic or Styrofoam.
Every group must have a responsible person St. James can contact as needed. When children are present or part of a scheduled activity, groups must follow safe church policies in which two adults are present at all times with children and youth and children and youth should stay in common areas. All activities sponsored by the church must follow safe church guidelines and have two adults who have completed the required Safeguarding God’s Children course.
If your group would like to reserve space at St. James, please contact the Director of Operations to request a space at least 3 weeks in advance. A paid $200 security and cleaning deposit, refundable after the event, must be received before the reservation is completed.
Kitchen, Pantry, Closets, Kitchen Equipment requirements remain unchanged for parish activities. Outside groups should supply their own linens and table coverings. Any group using St. James dishes is responsible for cleaning them and returning them to the appropriate location before leaving the property.
Technology Use: St. James is equipped with a password-protected WiFi network that is available for guest use if needed, free of charge. Video displays include a hi-definition video projector and sound system or a big-screen television. St. James staff alone sets up these systems. A technology fee of $50 is required for set up and take down.
Fee Schedule:
St. James Episcopal Church is a ministry site and its use by the community is welcomed and encouraged. Generally speaking, there is a for-profit fee and a nonprofit fee. Nonprofits receive a 30% discount. There is no rental fee for active parish members to use the property for personal events. They will be responsible for a fee for the services of the sexton before and after the event. However, an active parish member who wishes to use the property to host a meeting or event for an outside organization of which they are a member, the fee schedule for profit or nonprofit organizations still apply.
Stillwell Hall (capacity 200):
For Profit: $450 (full day); $250 (half day)
Nonprofit: $275 (full day): $150 (half day)
Active St. James Member, personal use/event: $100 for services of the sexton.
Other Room Rentals:
For profit: $100 (full day); $50 (half day)
Nonprofits: $65 (full day); $35 (half day)
Members: No charge Depending on the complexity of the event requested, an additional fee of no more than $100 may be required for the services of the sexton.
Any group using the kitchen is required to thoroughly clean the kitchen and take all trash to the dumpster and leave it and the rooms used in the same condition as they left it. Damage to or failure to properly clean the property will result in the loss of the security and cleaning deposit.
These fees are separate from any fees associated with receptions for liturgical services or sacramental rites such as funerals and weddings.
Approval for outside groups to use any part of the facility is at the sole discretion of the Rector. No political or explicitly partisan events will be allowed.
Fees must be paid in advance of event.
