Rental Space — Classroom Annex
The classroom annex can accommodate groups of up to 30 people seated at tables or 50 people without tables.
The annex is carpeted and contains built-in counter space and one sink. The annex may be heated or air-conditioned and may be divided into two or three separate rooms.
There are 10 tables (6-ft. x 2.5-ft.) with folding legs and 50 upholstered stackable chairs available. A lectern, easels and some audio-visual equipment are also available for use.
The entire building (including the rest rooms) is fully accessible to those who are physically challenged or disabled.
The parish has a 60-space paved parking lot in the front of the building, which can be lighted.
The classrooms are currently being rented every Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for yoga classes by Carla Loxsom of Conscious Living Studio.
They are also rented on the third Wednesday of the month (Sept.-May) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. by the retirees chapter of the Connecticut State Employees Association.
The classrooms are not available on Sunday mornings.
Rental Agreement
1. a) The purpose for renting the CLASSROOM ANNEX and related facilities by any person or by any party must be approved by the pastor or the parish board.
b) The day(s) and the number of hours for the rental period must also be approved by the pastor or the parish board.
2. The term "classroom annex and related facilities" refers to any or all three first-floor classrooms, the lobby, the rest rooms, the parking lot and the use thereof in accordance to the limitations set herein and any limitations set by the pastor or the parish board.
3. a) Before any person or party may rent the classroom annex, evidence of personal liability insurance must be provided to the pastor or the parish board.
b) St. Joseph's of Stratford P.N.C. Church is to be included as "additionally insured" under the renter's liability insurance coverage for the specific event to be held in the classroom annex and related facilities.
4. a) No alcohol of any kind is permitted anywhere on parish property.
b) However, parish members who are in good standing may rent the classroom annex and serve wine with the amount set by the pastor or the parish board if the following conditions are met:
--- Wine may not be sold;
--- Wine may not be served or consumed on parish property by anyone younger than 21 years of age;
--- Liquor liability coverage must be included under the renter's liability insurance extended to the parish.
5. All civil and parish laws and regulations must be obeyed.
6. A limited amount of food may be served in the classroom annex per the approval of the pastor or the parish board. Any caterer(s) engaged by the renter must be licensed with or approved by the Health Department of the Town of Stratford.
7. The parish provides an equal opportunity for the rental of the classroom annex by any candidate for political office as well as any political group or political party. The parish shall not participate in the raising of funds for, nor endorse, nor lobby any political candidate, officeholder, official, group or party; nor shall the rental of the classroom annex by such persons, groups or parties be construed as participation in their raising of funds, or endorsement or lobbying by the parish. 8. a) Before any person or party may use the classroom annex and related facilities, the security deposit and full rental fee must be paid.
b) The security deposit will be returned if the following conditions are met:
--- No parish property is damaged or stolen during the rental period, which includes the time for setting up and for cleaning before and after the function;
--- The classroom annex and related facilities are in the state of cleanliness that existed immediately prior to the rental period;
--- No portion of this rental policy and the rental agreement is violated.
c) The renter is responsible for paying the cost of damage or theft that exceeds the security deposit.
9. The parish will make available to the renter: tables and chairs, heat, light, electricity; and for cleaning: brooms, mops, vacuum cleaner, trash bags, cleaning solvents.
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Parish Member |
Non-Member |
| Rental Fee |
$10 per hour |
$20 per hour |
| Air Conditioning Fee |
$10 per hour |
$10 per hour |
| Security Deposit |
$25 |
$50 | Contact Bishop Anthony Kopka either by calling (203) 377-9901 or by e-mail---just click below on "Contact the Pastor."
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