Facility Rental Information
Planning a wedding or event in the Bakersfield area? Our beautiful church facilities are available for rental for a wide range of events such as weddings, receptions, quinceañeras, memorials, concerts, and meetings.
For available dates and to arrange a tour, please contact the church office at (661)327-1609
A Facility Request Form MUST be completed in order to consider your request to use our facilities. Forms are also available at the First Congregational Church office at 5 Real Road.
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Our Sanctuary has a seating capacity of 350 with traditional pew seating. Our stained glass windows and crosses make this a stunning atmosphere for weddings and memorial services. There is also an organ (additional fee) and a grand piano (additional fee) that can be rented.
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Huber Chapel is our intimate facility with a seating capacity of 100. There is a pipe organ (additional fee), piano (additional fee), and a smaller stage for a band.
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Our hall has a capacity seating of 200 or round table seating of 137. Each round table can seat 8 comfortably. Our commercial kitchen (separate fee) is adjacent to the hall and our Fireside Room (separate fee). Great for large groups and functions!
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Our commercial kitchen is also available for rental.
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Our Fireside room (yes it has a fireplace) is great for small group meetings of up to twenty people.
FAQs
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No, you do not. You do need to complete the Rental Agreement Form and have the requested minimal insurance required in the rental agreement.
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No, you do not. Please contact Laurie our office administrator at (661)327-1609 for the current pastoral fee for weddings and funerals.
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Yes, we are and we are ONA designated.
What is Open and Affirming? "Open and Affirming" (ONA) is the designation for congregations in the United Church of Christ that have adopted a public covenant that welcomes all people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity fully into the church's life and ministry. Churches become ONA to send a clear message that God's welcome is for all people and that this particular church is a safe place for the LGBTQ community. We acknowledge God's acceptance of every individual and Jesus' commandment to love one another. We strive for justice and equality for all of God's children.
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No alcoholic beverages will be allowed on church property.
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Smoking is not permitted in any room or on the church premises.
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Please contact Laurie our office administrator at (661)327-1609 or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page