Using the Church
for Meetings
The church (the main area of the building, also known as the nave or sanctuary) is directly accessible by people with disabilities.
Things to know about the church:
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The church has 120 wood chairs; up to 100 additional metal/plastic chairs can also be used. And there’s plenty of room for more people to stand or sit on the floor
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The church’s sound system can be used only by special permission
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Temperature ranges from 60 to 80 degrees during the week.
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The church is not available for rent on Sundays and major Feast Days.
Lastly, this is our worship space. It contains religious symbols, and the church must be used with appropriate respect.
Rates
See the main space-usage page for the rates we charge for organizations and private groups.
Inquire about reserving this space
Please contact us to inquire about reserving this space using one of the three methods below:
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by phone: 202-232-0900. Our regular business hours are Tuesday-Friday 10am to 4pm. If we are unable to answer, please leave a message with the details of your inquiry to rent such as:
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Type of event
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Number of guests
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Requested room
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Requested date and time for your event
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Contact information (phone number/email) for the person in charge of the reservation (plus the name of the organization if you're a community group)
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Have you visited the church to see the space? Do you know something about the space already and how you would like to use it?
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by email: staff@saintstephensdc.org. Include all of the information in the list above in your email.
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with this form
We will review each inquiry to determine if we are able to accommodate your request.
Contract
Space users will be required to fill out and sign a contract. The contract includes rules that must be followed while in the space, including those related to noise and cleaning and others.