OUR BUILDING: A COMMUNITY SERVICE
Located in Saskatoon near the university, our congregation is pleased to be able to assist and enrich the wider community by making space available for individuals and groups who need it. We have many expenses related to sustaining our building, so for most of the groups who call our building "home" we must charge something to help defray those costs. However, we are really about helping to make good things possible, so we do what we can to help out other charities and non-profits. Our rentals must also be consistent with the spirit and policies of The United Church of Canada.
There are three factors that guide our decisions regarding who may use our building:
Stewardship. We are responsible to ensure that the church building and facilities are used as fully as possible, without jeopardizing normal church functions.
Outreach. We are responsible to ensure that the church building and facilities are used to benefit worthy causes in the community, including those that cannot afford to pay.
Sustainability. We may, from time to time, use the church building and facilities to generate revenue for the benefit of GPUC and the wider church, which in turn enables us to continue to be of service to the community.
To enquire about any of our rooms, please call Jason our Office Administrator, at (306) 374-7766.
PLEASE NOTE: THE MAIN LEVEL AND SANCTUARY OF OUR CHURCH HAVE RECENTLY UNDERGONE EXTENSIVE ACCESSIBILITY RENOVATIONS. ACCORDINGLY, WE ARE CURRENTLY REVIEWING OUR POLICIES AND FEE STRUCTURES.
MAIN FLOOR
SANCTUARY
Our Sanctuary is available for concerts, conference gatherings, and rehearsals, as well as weddings and funerals.
The fee includes the use of washrooms, entrances and the upstairs cloakroom as well as use of the piano, organ and the sound system equipment. It does not include fees for the services of the Minister, Music Director, Sound Tech or Custodian. Any use of the GPUC sanctuary sound system requires a GPUC trained and approved individual to operate the system. For all the details regarding rental of the Sanctuary, please read the policy and contract document carefully.
SIZE: 3975 SQ FT SEATING CAPACITY: 350
FEE: Currently under review. Please email Brenda for further updates.
READING ROOM
The Reading Room is available for small meetings of up to six participants.
SIZE OF READING ROOM: 175 SQ FT SEATING CAPACITY: 6
FEE: $10 first hour, $6 for each additional hour for one-time renters, $5 each additional hour for regular renters
KITCHEN
The newly renovated kitchen adjacent to the Sanctuary is designed to be accessible to folks using mobility assistance. Equipped with a full size refrigerator and commercial dishwasher, microwave, coffee urns and dishes. It’s suitable for serving drinks and snacks or a full lunch during or following events in the Sanctuary.
FEE: Currently under review. Please email Brenda for further information.
LOUNGE AREA
The lounge at the back of the Sanctuary has seating for 9 people for a small meeting. It is equipped with a large tv screen and computer for hybrid meetings. It can also be curtained off for family use at weddings or funerals.
FEE: Currently under review. Please email Brenda for further updates.
LOWER LEVEL
SCHNELL HALL
Schnell Hall is our large basement space. It's equipped with tables and chairs, as well as a sound system (upon request), a piano, and a large presentation screen. Bathrooms, including an all-gender accessible one, are on the same floor. A small side kitchen is included, or our large kitchen is available for an additional fee.
SIZE: 3120 SQ FT SEATING CAPACITY: 317
FEE: $50/hr for regularly scheduled use; $60/hr for one-time use, plus 10 admin. fee; $400 maximum daily rate
KITCHEN (SCHNELL HALL)
Our kitchen is available at an additional fee when you rent Schnell Hall.
Rental includes all equipment and facilities found in the kitchen, except for common consumables such as coffee, tea, cream, sugar, and napkins. These items must be supplied by the renter. The dishwasher is available for use, and must be used on any GPUC dishes, and GPUC volunteers will be assigned at no additional charge to assist with its operation.
SIZE: 635 SQ FT
FEE: $10 per hour for one-time renters, $8 for regular renters
NURSERY
Sometimes we make our colourful Nursery available to those renting Schnell Hall, however we have strict policies regarding footwear, food and cleaning up after an event. These are posted on the bulletin board.
SIZE: 488 SQ FT
FEE: Please contact our Office Administrator for details
COMMON room
This is a group of rooms we call Grace Land (otherwise known as Sunday School). Chairs and tables are available, as well as a piano. Five smaller adjoining rooms may be used for break-out sessions, or can be rented individually for small meetings, depending on their current use by church programs.
SIZE: 675 SQ FT SEATING CAPACITY: 30
FEE: $9/hr for regularly scheduled use; $11/hr for one-time use, plus 10 admin. fee
PURPLE ROOM
SIZE: 144 SQ FT
FEE: Please contact our Office Administrator for details
Pink ROOM (MAgenta)
SIZE: 132 SQ FT
FEE: Please contact our Office Administrator for details
BLUE ROOM
SIZE: 180 SQ FT
FEE: Please contact our Office Administrator for details
YELLOW ROOM
SIZE: 144 SQ FT
FEE: Please contact our Office Administrator for details
GREEN ROOM
SIZE: 132 SQ FT
FEE: Please contact our Office Administrator for details