Building Policy for Englewood Christian Church

Englewood Christian Church desires to be a good steward of our building and resources and seeks to partner with individuals and community organizations who desire to use/rent our building space following the policy outlined below for the use of our space. 

Defining building use/rental 

The short-term use of Englewood Church for approved purposes not exceeding more than 24 occurrences in a calendar year.

Open and Inclusive Welcome in our Building

We ask that any individual, event, or organization that seeks to rent/use our building space respect the open and inclusive welcome statement that we have adopted for our building. 

This means that discrimination against someone based on race, gender identity, sexuality, age, ability, nationality, citizenship status, or economic status will not be tolerated on our property. 

We ask that all those who request/rent our space read and agree to respect our full welcome statement in Appendix 1 of this policy.

Prohibited Activities 

To not jeopardize our tax-exempt status, we prohibit the use/rent of our building for the following activities:

  • Political Rallies for specific candidate(s) or political party

  • Events where specific political candidates/policies are endorsed

  • The sale of goods/services

Building Usage/Rental Approval

The Pastor shall approve all building use requests and rental applications. They will work with the Church Administrator to secure signed agreements on all events held at Englewood Christian Church, maintain a building use calendar, and detailed receipts of rental fees/deposits/donations for space usage. 

The Pastor shall provide a quarterly report on building usage to Vision Council. 

If a group seeks to use the building more than 24 times in a calendar year the application must be presented to Vision Council for approval.

Appendix 1: Proposed Englewood Welcome Statement

Englewood Christian Church has long declared that all are welcome. When we make that declaration, we mean: 

Every age group is appreciated and welcomed. 

Your questions, your doubts, and your skepticism are welcome in this space. 

We respect all races, cultures, and ethnicities here, and all are welcome. 

Married or single, you are welcome. 

Straight or LGBTQIA+, you are welcome. 

People of all gender expressions and gender identities can be their authentic selves here and are welcome. 

Varying abilities are acknowledged, and we desire to be intentional in our accommodations so that all people feel comfortable and welcome. 

People of all economic situations are welcome. 

God's love is global and not nationalistic. In this community, immigrants and refugees are welcome. 

You do not have to pretend to be okay in this space; your emotions, good or bad, are welcome.  

If you need a place to heal from past religious trauma; your wounds, triggers, and fears are welcome. 

All are welcome to observe, listen, engage, serve, lead, work, and partner with us to make a positive impact on the community and the world around us.