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office@he-umc.org
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Building Rental Information

Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church has a number of spaces available for rent by individuals or non-profit groups. We welcome the opportunity to host your next concert, recital, celebration, meeting, or coffee-house. Rentals are available for all lengths of time: one-time events, short-term meetings, and long-term meetings. All building-use rentals are for a minimum of three hours.

Please know that no alcohol is permitted on the premises.

Available Spaces:

All areas on the first floor are handicap-accessible. There is also a single-stall, all-gender restroom on the first floor.

Sanctuary

  • Dimensions – ~4300 square feet

  • Seating capacity – 300

  • The room has an organ and a piano, which can be used upon request.

  • The sanctuary is acoustically ideal for chamber ensembles (instrumental and vocal) and choral music. The piano is a Steinway Model A from 1910, rebuilt in 1995.

  • Rental fee – $375 for the first three hours, plus $75 for each additional hour.

Community Room

  • Dimensions – ~1700 square feet

  • Seating capacity – 150

  • The room has a piano, which can be used upon request.

  • Rental fee – $375 for the first three hours, plus $75 for each additional hour.

  • The Sanctuary and Community Room are divided by sliding doors. The doors can be left open to allow for overflow seating from the sanctuary.

Library

  • Dimensions – ~300 square feet

  • Seating capacity – 35

  • Rental fee – $150 for the first three hours, plus $50 for each additional hour.

Basement

  • Office – 100-250 square feet

  • Large room – 1700 square feet

  • Daily, monthly or annual rentals available.

Amenities:
All amenities are available upon request, at no extra cost.

Table and Chairs:

  • 10 round tables (light, sturdy plastic)

  • 8 rectangular tables (heavy, wood)

  • 75 metal folding chairs

  • 40 wooden chairs

Kitchen:

  • Oven

  • Refrigerator

  • Microwave

Projector Screen

P.A. system with two microphones (Sanctuary)

Other fees and information:
In addition to the building-use fee, there is a sexton's fee of $25 per hour, so a representative from the church can be present for your event. This fee can be waived if a security deposit is made.

For a single concert rental, a dress rehearsal within the week of the concert may be added at no extra cost, dependent on availability.

Rental Process:
If interested, please email (office@he-umc.org) or call (617-354-0837) the church office. We will answer any questions that you may have and discuss availability. If you decide to move forward with the rental, a deposit of $200 will secure your date. The remaining balance is due by the event date.

Location and Parking:
The church is located on 1555 Massachusetts Avenue, across from the Cambridge Common and next to Harvard Law School. There is no on-site parking available. However, there are metered parking spots on Massachusetts Ave. The church is a five-minute walk from the Harvard Square T-stop on the Red Line. Additionally, the #77 bus has a stop in front of the church. We can refer you to potential sources of parking for your event.

1555 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 354-0837
office@he-umc.org

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  • About Us
    • Worship
    • Community
      • Christian Education
      • Music
      • Young Adult Group
      • Youth Group
      • Living in Balance
      • Women’s Group
      • Edward L. Mark Lecture
    • Staff
      • Rev. Herb Taylor
      • Rev. Natalie Hill
      • Terry Halco
      • Dominic Mejia
      • Steve Dry
      • Cecilia Nuñez
      • Graham Kelder
    • Campus Ministry
    • Marriage Equality
    • Mission & Ministries
    • History
    • Building Rental Space
  • Calendar
  • Giving
    • Pledge Now
  • Sermons
  • Directory
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  • HOME
  • About Us
    • Worship
    • Community
      • Christian Education
      • Music
      • Young Adult Group
      • Youth Group
      • Living in Balance
      • Women’s Group
      • Edward L. Mark Lecture
    • Staff
      • Rev. Herb Taylor
      • Rev. Natalie Hill
      • Terry Halco
      • Dominic Mejia
      • Steve Dry
      • Cecilia Nuñez
      • Graham Kelder
    • Campus Ministry
    • Marriage Equality
    • Mission & Ministries
    • History
    • Building Rental Space
  • Calendar
  • Giving
    • Pledge Now
  • Sermons
  • Directory
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