Rental Fees and Packages
Hourly rates include time for set-up and breakdown. Additional fees may apply.
Non-Profit Rates are for community events. Commercial / Private Rates include private ceremonies such as parties, weddings, and memorial services.
A 50% down payment and a separate refundable $400 security deposit are due upon signing the rental agreement. The balance is due two weeks before the event. In the case of cancellation more than ten days before the event, the down payment is refunded. The down payment is not refunded if the event is cancelled ten days or less before the event.
Packages include use of our building resources (e.g. public address system) as available.
Please make checks payable to First Parish Dorchester.
| Room / Package | Non-Profit Rate | Commercial / Private Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary | $125/hr | $125/hr | Two-hour minimum |
| Parish Hall + Allen Parlor | $100/hr | $150/hr | Two-hour minimum; may be combined with kitchen access |
| Parlor ONLY | $75/hr | $100/hr | Two-hour minimum |
| Community Room | $25/hr | $50/hr | |
| Nursery | $25/hr | $50/hr | |
| Outdoor Lawn | $75/hr | $75/hr | |
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Wedding / Memorial Service Packages Includes Sanctuary, Parish Hall, kitchen, and Allen Parlor |
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| Basic (4 hours) – $900 | |||
| Extended (6 hours) – $1,200 | |||
| Full (12 hours) – $2200 | |||
| Ministerial Fee (if minister available) | — | Determined in consultation with the Minister | |
| Organist Fee (if organist available) | — | Determined in consultation with the Music Director | |
| Organ Rental | $100 | $100 | if not using First Parish organist |
| Custodial Services (if available) | $250 | $250 | |
| Security Deposit | $400 | $400 | Refunded upon satisfactory clean-up and timely exit |
| Kitchen Usage | $100 | $100 | May be included in some event packages |
| Round Tables (60” seats 8–10) | $10 each | $10 each | Listed as “Round Tables (seats 8–10)” in earlier table |
| High Top / Bar Height Tables (42”–46” tall) | $10 each | $10 each | |
| White Folding Chairs | $2 each | $2 each | |
| 120” White Tablecloths | $15 each | $15 each | |