Rental Fees

• Facilities are available in twelve hour blocks of time, ending no later than 1:00 a.m. Additional hours, or hours after 1:00 a.m., will be charged at $100/hour or any fraction thereof.
• Sanctuary (seats 220 with use of balcony) for rehearsal and ceremony: $500
• Use of the Fellowship Hall for reception: $1,500
  • includes use of the kitchen as a food staging area, sink and refrigerator
  • seats 160 guests
• Use of the kitchen during the reception: $200
  • food staging area, commercial range, oven, microwaves, sinks and dish sanitizer
• Fellowship Hall A/V Rental: $200
  • 3 wired mics with stands, 2 wireless mics, and 6-channel sound mixer
  • Ceiling speakers throughout Fellowship Hall and 2 large speakers
  • DVD/ VHS player
  • Ceiling-mounted digital projector
  • Retractable projection screen
• Sanctuary baby grand piano: $75

Included with fees

• Rehearsal time of 2 hours on evening prior to the ceremony;
• Decorating time prior to the ceremony;
• Two rooms for dressing onsite; and
• A window of up to 2 hours before the ceremony for dressing and early arrivals in the sanctuary.

Rental Terms

• All couples intending to be married must contact the minister (minister@bruu.org) to arrange a required meeting to discuss plans.
• A deposit of $300 is required for every ceremony and reception.
• Additional $200 deposit for use of the kitchen rental and/or for A/V Rental.
• Rental fees includes the space(s) with tables and/or chairs only. You and your event coordinator are responsible for all additional services, such as music, linens, refreshments, decorations, and responsible adults to set-up and clean-up before and after the event.
• By signing the rental contract, the event renter agrees to all terms and conditions including:
  • Payment Terms
  • General Rules & Security Deposit Refunds
  • BRUU Insurance Waiver
  • Regulations Regarding Alcohol
  • BRUU’s Violence Free Zone Terms & Conditions

Rental Fees

• Facilities are available in twelve hour blocks of time, ending no later than 1:00 a.m. Additional hours, or hours after 1:00 a.m., will be charged at $100/hour or any fraction thereof.
• Use of the Fellowship Hall for reception: $900
  • includes use of the kitchen as a food staging area, sink and refrigerator
  • seats 160 guests
• Use of the kitchen during the reception: $200
  • food staging area, commercial range, oven, microwaves, sinks and dish sanitizer
• Fellowship Hall A/V Rental: $200
  • 3 wired mics with stands, 2 wireless mics, and 6-channel sound mixer
  • Ceiling speakers throughout Fellowship Hall and 2 large speakers
  • DVD/ VHS player
  • Ceiling-mounted digital projector
  • Retractable projection screen

Included with fees

• Decorating time prior to the party.

Rental Terms

• A deposit of $300 is required for every party.
• Additional $200 deposit for use of the kitchen rental and/or for A/V Rental.
• Time for setup and cleanup is included.
• Rental fees includes the space(s) with tables and/or chairs only. You and your event coordinator are responsible for all additional services, such as music, linens, refreshments, decorations, and responsible adults to set-up and clean-up before and after the event.
• By signing the rental contract, the event renter agrees to all terms and conditions including:
  • Payment Terms
  • General Rules & Security Deposit Refunds
  • BRUU Insurance Waiver
  • Regulations Regarding Alcohol
  • BRUU’s Violence Free Zone Terms & Conditions

Rental Fees

• Use of the Fellowship Hall for baby showers on Sundays starting at 2:00 p.m. (includes use of the kitchen as a food staging area, sink and refrigerator; seats 160 guests): $100

Rental Terms

• A deposit of $75 is required for every party.
• Time for setup and cleanup is included.
• Rental fees includes the space(s) with tables and/or chairs only. You and your event coordinator are responsible for all additional services, such as music, linens, refreshments, decorations, and responsible adults to set-up and clean-up before and after the event.
• By signing the rental contract, the event renter agrees to all terms and conditions including:
  • Payment Terms
  • General Rules & Security Deposit Refunds
  • BRUU Insurance Waiver
  • Regulations Regarding Alcohol
  • BRUU’s Violence Free Zone Terms & Conditions

Rental Fees

• Facilities are available in three-hour blocks of time, Sunday-Thursday.
• Sanctuary (seats 220 with use of balcony) with concurrent use of the Fellowship Hall for light refreshment: $150
• Includes use of the sanctuary baby grand piano (please review the piano regulations section).
• Sanctuary A/V use: $50

Rental Terms

• Rental fees includes the space(s) with tables and/or chairs only. You and your event coordinator are responsible for all additional services, such as music, linens, refreshments, decorations, and responsible adults to set-up and clean-up before and after the event.
• By signing the rental contract, the event renter agrees to all terms and conditions including:
  • Payment Terms
  • General Rules & Security Deposit Refunds
  • BRUU Insurance Waiver
  • Regulations Regarding Alcohol
  • BRUU’s Violence Free Zone Terms & Conditions

Rental Fees

• Lounge: $10/hour, minimum 3 hours.
• Library (seats 10-12 individuals): $15/hour, minimum 3 hours.
• Classrooms: $10/hour, minimum 3 hours.
• Sanctuary use on Friday, Saturday or Sunday: $50/hour, minimum 4 hours with a $300 deposit.
• Sanctuary use on Monday-Thursday afternoons: $15/hour, minimum 5 hours with a $75 deposit.
• Technician fee for sound in the sanctuary: $50.
• Fellowship Hall use on Friday, Saturday or Sunday: $50/hour, minimum 4 hours with a $300 deposit.
• Fellowship Hall use on Monday-Thursday: $15/hour, minimum 5 hours with a $75 deposit.
• Rental of the Fellowship Hall includes limited use of the kitchen (i.e., using the countertops for plating and the refrigerator for food storage).
• Kitchen rental: $200 with a $200 deposit.
  • food staging area, commercial range, oven, microwaves, sinks and dish sanitizer
• Fellowship Hall A/V Rental: $200 with a $200 deposit
  • 3 wired mics with stands, 2 wireless mics, and 6-channel sound mixer
  • Ceiling speakers throughout Fellowship Hall and 2 large speakers
  • DVD/ VHS player
  • Ceiling-mounted digital projector
  • Retractable projection screen
• If the Sanctuary and Hall are rented for a single event, then only one deposit ($75 or $300, depending on the day/time selected) is required.
• If the kitchen and A/V system are rented for a single event, then only one $200 deposit is required.

 Rental Terms

• Rental fees includes the space(s) with tables and/or chairs only. You and your event coordinator are responsible for all additional services, such as music, linens, refreshments, decorations, and responsible adults to set-up and clean-up before and after the event.
• By signing the rental contract, the event renter agrees to all terms and conditions including:
  • Payment Terms
  • General Rules & Security Deposit Refunds
  • BRUU Insurance Waiver
  • Regulations Regarding Alcohol
  • BRUU’s Violence Free Zone Terms & Conditions

The following Terms and Conditions apply to rental of the piano:

• Do NOT move the piano from its current position.
• No food or drink should be placed anywhere on the piano or its bench.
• Do not unplug damp chaser (outlet on floor).
• Do not use unnecessary force – pounding is likely to break strings.
• Move score off music rack before using eraser; be careful to not drop anything between the keys.
• Hands should be clean
• Do not place flowers or lit candles on the piano.
• Do not use polish or oils on the piano or bench.
• Do not touch or put anything on the strings.
• Close, lock and cover piano when finished.

Report any problems immediately to the Music Director, Annease Hastings – music@bruu.org or 703-361-6269.

Payments for Weddings and Parties

• Full amount of rental is due 30 days before event.
• If event is cancelled more than 60 days before date, deposit and full amount of rental will be returned.
• If it is cancelled more than 30 days before the date, the security deposit will be forfeited, but any monies paid toward the rental and fees will be refunded.
• If event is cancelled within 30 days of the event, the security deposit will be forfeited, and any refund of ceremony and reception fees will be at the discretion of the Building Use Committee.
• These fees are set prices, regardless of whether the full number of hours are used.

All Other Payments

• For events other than weddings and parties, the total event cost is due on the day of the event.

BRUU reserves the right to deduct from the security deposit an amount necessary to pay the cost of clean-up beyond normal wear-and-tear and to deduct the costs of repairs or replacement of any property damaged during the rental period. If the security deposit is not sufficient to pay these costs, the renter will be billed for the difference.

Security Deposit Refund

The deposit will be returned within two weeks following the event if:

• The space and floor is left clean and undamaged;
• All tables, chairs and any other items are safely returned to their original positions;
• Trash is stowed properly, with recycling items (clean paper, plastic, cans and bottles) placed in the recycling bins and trash placed in the trash cans;
  • no trash bags may be left outside of the bins
  • any extra garbage must be taken with the renter
• All doors are locked;
• The general rules listed below are followed.

Permissible

• Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages may be served with the following requirements:
  1. the alcoholic beverages must not be charged for in any way;
  2. consumption of alcohol is solely for the private party/event;
  3. the party/event is not open to the public; and
  4. alcohol is not served to minors.
• For additional information, see Regulations Regarding Alcohol
• Loud music: as long as it complies with the City of Manassas Noise Ordinance.
• Candles: as long as you provide candle holders or cloths to catch drips.
• Smoking: as long as it is contained in the outside courtyard. All cigarette/cigar butts must be placed in the proper receptacle.
• A banner may be placed at the front of the Sanctuary as long as any banner hanging in that space is carefully rolled and stored behind the blue curtain.
• Flowers or bows may be affixed to the pews in the sanctuary with soft cord or ribbon; do not use tape or wire on the pews.
• Banners and signs may be hung from the picture rail in the Hall.

Prohibited

• Bird seed, bubbles, rice, confetti, and petals may not be thrown at the couple inside or outside of the building.
• Thumbtacks, nails, or tape may not be used on any of the walls throughout the building.
• The baby grand piano in the Sanctuary may not be moved or have any items (such as flowers or pictures) placed on it. It may only be played if it is marked in the equipment list section of the rental application.
• Guns or violence of any kind (for more information, see BRUU’s Violence Free Zone Terms & Conditions.)

Renters are responsible for making sure their events are insured. You are strongly encouraged to attain insurance for your events which can usually be purchased through your homeowners/renters insurance policy at a low cost.

By signing the rental contract, the event renter hereby agrees as follows:

1. The Renter will indemnify and hold harmless BRUU, its employees and volunteers from any and all claims, suits, actions and liability of any character, arising or alleged to arise, out of injuries or damages sustained by any person, persons or property on account of or in consequence of the Renter’s act or omission, neglect or misconduct, or in violation of any law, ordinance or regulation, which was caused to occur during the Renter’s use of BRUU.
2. The Renter will obtain and keep in force, at its sole cost and expense, insurance coverages for general liability and such additional perils as BRUU may require, to an amount of no less than $1,000,000, and in which BRUU is named as an additional insured. In the event of an incident during the rental event at BRUU, failure to obtain such an insurance policy could result in the Renter being held personally liable for any and all costs associated with the incident.
3. BRUU shall not be liable to the Renter or the Renter’s guests for any personal injury incurred by them while at BRUU or for any property belonging to them which may be lost, stolen or damaged while at BRUU, and any and all claims for such injuries or damages are waived.

By signing the rental contract, the event renter hereby agrees as follows:

• Alcoholic beverages may be served with the following requirements:
  1. the alcoholic beverages must not be charged for in any way;
  2. consumption of alcohol is solely for the private party/event;
  3. the party/event is not open to the public; and
  4. alcohol is not served to minors.
• Any and all use of alcoholic beverages must be in strict conformance with the Alcoholic Beverage Code of Virginia, Title 4.1. To be in compliance with Virginia law, you may need a banquet, banquet special event or mixed beverage special event ABC license: Banquet (also known as one-day) licenses are issued to individuals for private events where alcohol is provided at no charge to guests, such as wedding receptions, retirement parties, etc. Banquet special event and mixed beverage special event licenses are issued to duly organized, nonprofit corporations and associations raising money for athletic, charitable, educational, political, or religious purposes. For more information, see: http://www.abc.virginia.gov/licensing/banquet.htm .
• Serving of alcoholic beverages will be allowed only during the times of leased use of the premises.
• Lessee agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lessor and its Board, Officers, Minister, agents, representatives and employees from any and all liabilities, demands, claims, losses, costs or expense, including, but not limited to attorney’s fees, arising out of or related to any damage to or loss of property, sickness, disease, damages, bodily injury, or death resulting from the consumption by any person of any alcoholic beverages, which consumption is directly and/or indirectly related to the Scheduled Event.
• Lessee is solely responsible for providing proper care and transportation for an obviously intoxicated guest.

The definition of a “BRUU Member” is someone who has signed the Membership Book at least 12 months prior to the date reserved for an event at BRUU.

Ministerial services for any celebration/event are separate from building use arrangements and must be coordinated independently with the Minister.

Funeral/Memorial Service for a BRUU member or a member of the immediate family

The Sanctuary is available at NO charge. A donation is accepted and appreciated if a reception is held in the Fellowship Hall following the service.

Wedding/Union Ceremony for BRUU member(s) and their immediate family

The Sanctuary is available at NO charge. If a reception is held after the service, rental fees for the hall and kitchen (if required) are half the rental rates listed.

Other Events

For any of the following activities/events, a Building Use Application must be completed and submitted to the Building Use Committee for approval prior to being placed on the calendar:

• For non-BRUU related activities (and which are not-for-profit events):
  The minimum hourly requirement for any space is waived and the member only pays for the actual hours used. Examples include: club meetings and craft sessions.
• For BRUU fundraising activities:
  There is no fee although NOTE: date & times must be pre-arranged through BUC Chair or Event Coordinator. Even if the date and/or time are available at the time of scheduling, BUC reserves the right to reschedule the event (prior to calendar placement) in order to consider the potential for outside rental opportunities. Examples include: craft fairs and Auction items that use fellowship hall or kitchen.
• For Social/Life Passage Events (such as Examples include: birthday parties, graduation celebrations, anniversaries, retirement dinners):
  For BRUU members or members of their immediate family (other than for funerals/memorial services and union/wedding ceremonies which are covered above), fees are half the rental rates listed but rooms may not be reserved any more than one month in advance.

As an added benefit for BRUU members: while deposit checks are required, they are NOT pre-deposited and will be returned if the rental space is retuned in the same condition it was found.

If you are a committee chair and your committee is sponsoring an event at BRUU: you are responsible for collecting the application and following up with all of the details of the event (e.g., access to the building, A/V equipment, cleanup, etc. )

Lower Level

Main Level

Upper Level

We welcome people with special access needs, and are working to provide universal access.
There are two handicap parking spaces on Main Street between Center and Church streets near the BRUU building and the curb along Main Street is cut for wheelchair access.

An elevator, which is big enough for an attended wheelchair and up to 450 pounds, serves as an entrance to the building as well as access to the main and lower levels which include the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. Other entrances to the building involve steps.

On the main level, the Library and Classrooms 206/208 are marginally accessible with a slight ramp. There is also a slight ramp to the Lounge on the lower level. There is no special needs accessibility to the rooms on the upper level.

There is a unisex accessible bathroom on the lower level.

On-street parking is scarce directly in front of the church and what little there is limited to two hours. Fortunately, there are several municipal parking lots within a couple blocks of the building, including a five-story parking garage next to the train station, between Battle and Main Streets (two blocks from BRUU). There are 30 unnumbered spaces on the 5th level that are available for General Parking (4Hr Public Parking 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Mon – Friday). Parking in the deck is unrestricted evenings, weekends, holidays and times other than restricted times specified on parking signage.

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