Please contact our office administrator for a list of our full building use policy and procedure and Building usage forms.

We are glad to make space available to groups, organizations, and individuals who express a philosophy consistent with Unitarian Universalist values and principles, one who provide a positive benefit to our community and serve an education or morally responsible purpose.  UUCJ is also available to our community at large for services that honor rites of passage.

Explanation of Usage

Church functions and standing committees (covenant groups, Pagan Circle, Drumming Circle, work groups) of the church are considered pre-approved for usage and have first priority in scheduling.  Ongoing scheduled groups such as not for profit support groups (NA, AA, MOMs Club, etc.) will be given second priority.  We also make space available to groups that provide a learning opportunity (Yoga, Buddhist Meditation, and other workshops) to our members, friends and the surrounding community.  Rites of Passages need to be approved by the executive committee.

As we are a church community, we believe that opportunities for personal and/or spiritual growth should be open to all members and friends regardless of ability to pay.  We respectfully request that workshops honor our philosophy of education and request a “suggested minimum donation” for participation rather than a set fee.

The fee schedule has been set according to costs for the building and grounds.  In some instances, the fees may be waived (all or in part).

Our Requirements

Scheduling – Please contact the office administrator at 815-744-9020, or by email at uucjoffice@uujoliet.org.  She will provide you with the appropriate form & rate schedule.  Space must be requested at least two weeks in advance (for one-time events) and will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis.  If your use will be on-going, please provide us with 45 days’ notice so that provisions may be made.  Should you need to cancel your arrangements with us, refunds will be given if the notice is received no less than seven days in advance.

Rental Rates for Space at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Joliet

Entire Building                                                                   $350 per 4 hour block

Sanctuary – Large Multipurpose Room                             $200 per 4 hour block

Kitchen                                                                               $150 per 4 hour block

Classroom                                                                           $25 per 4 hour block

**There is an additional fee of $75 per hour for any event that extends past 12:00 am.