Weddings

First Christian Church is glad to open up its facilities for weddings of both members and non-members.  Contact the church secretary to check on availibility, to arrange a time to look at church facilities or to ask any questions not covered on this page.  You can do so by phone at 816-233-2556 during the hours of 9 AM–12 Noon or 1-4 PM Monday through Friday. 

Costs:   There is no cost to church members for the use of church facilities.  Costs for non-members are as follows:

• $300–Reservation fee/Damage deposit (refundable following event according to guidelines provided below)

• $850–Sanctuary Wedding (Seats 500)Includes:
  Organist/Pianist (deduct $125 for guest organist/pianist)
  Sound System Operator
  Custodian (4 hours on wedding date & 2 hours on rehearsal date; $25 per additional
  hour)
  Two changing/prep. Rooms

• $500–Chilton Chapel Wedding (Seats 50); includes same items as Sanctuary Wedding

• $125–Minister (separate arrangements should be made with guest minister)

• $25/session–Pre-Marital Counseling (suggested but not required)

• $300–Social Room (seats 150)

• $125–Fellowship Hall (NO seating; catering tables only)

• $100–Kitchen

Please note: Wedding dates are not confirmed until the deposit has been received at the church office.

Download application for non-member wedding and building use guidelines in .pdf format.

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