Rental Rates
Facility Rental Rates
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Discounted rates for members and not-for-profit groups may apply.
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| Weekday | Weekend | |
| Wedding and Reception – Meetinghouse & Amistad Hall Based on an 8-hour booking. Includes the Meetinghouse for the ceremony, and use of Amistad Hall for the reception, to include the Porter Memorial, Library, Welcome Hall and kitchen. This rate is inclusive of 2 hours set-up time. From 10 pm–midnight the rate is $100/hour. Please note that both a wedding and a reception sexton are required (additional fees - see below). |
$1,000 Inclusive of $300 security deposit |
$1,750 Inclusive of $300 security deposit |
| Wedding and Reception Personnel Wedding Sexton Reception Sexton Clergy Organist (if applicable) |
$ 150 $ 100 $ 400 $ 200 |
$ 150 $ 100 $ 400 $ 200 |
| Reception/Event – Amistad Hall Based on an 8-hour booking. Within Amistad Hall, includes use of the Porter Memorial, Welcome Hall, Library and kitchen. This rate is inclusive of 2 hours set-up time. From 10 pm–midnight the rate is $100/hour. Please note that a reception sexton is required (additional fee - see above). |
$ 800 Inclusive of $300 security deposit |
$ 1,250 Inclusive of $300 security deposit |
| Meetinghouse Only Based on a 3-hour booking. Includes sexton. (For capacity information, please see reverse.) Non-wedding Wedding |
$ 350 $ 450 |
$ 550 $ 650 |
| Porter Memorial Only (For capacity information, please see reverse.) Event (Other Than Recital) Based on a 3-hour booking. Includes sexton. Recital Based on a 3-hour booking, private use only. |
$ 400 $ 150 |
$ 600 $ 200 |
| Fellowship Room Based on a 3-hour booking. (For capacity information, please see below.) |
$ 125 | $ 150 |
| Music Room Based on a 3-hour booking. (For capacity information, please see below.) |
$ 75 | $ 100 |
| Library/Classroom Based on a 3-hour booking. |
$ 35 | $ 50 |
- Porter Memorial Hall has 20 60” round tables and 170 ivory/gold banquet chairs that may be used at no additional cost.
- Table linens, dinnerware, flatware and glassware are not provided.
- Tents require prior permission of the Church and, if over 900 square feet, require a Town of Farmington permit.
- Alcoholic beverages are allowed to be brought in but a Certificate of Insurance is required from the caterer or renter citing a minimum of $1,000,000 liability coverage, naming First Church of Christ as additional insured.
- AV equipment is not available for rental. Screen and cart only are available.
Facility Capacities
| Facility Area | Capacity |
| Meetinghouse | 700 |
| Porter Memorial | 450 Standing 350 Chairs Only, Theater Style 170 Tables and Chairs |
| Fellowship Room | 120 |
| Music Room | 45 |
Non-Refundable Deposits Due with Contract
| Facility Area Used | Deposit Due |
| Wedding and Reception: Meetinghouse and Amistad Hall |
$ 300 |
| Reception/Event - Amistad Hall | $ 300 |
| Meetinghouse Only | $ 150 |
| Porter Memorial Only Event (Other Than Recital) Recital |
$ 150 No Deposit Required |
| Fellowship Room | $ 50 |
| Music Room | No Deposit Required |
| Library/Classroom | No Deposit Required |
