NELSON UNITED CHURCH
"We dare to live the Way of Jesus,
Embodying the Love of God"
NUC Building Rentals
Nelson United Church is centrally located in the City of Nelson
and street parking is available in the neighbourhood.
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We recognise the importance of providing access to our building
and sharing our space with those who need venues for
community and family events.​
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To make our facility available,
our Church Board has developed
a Facility Use Policy and rental fee schedule
to support the ongoing upkeep of our "Heritage Building".
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Our Silica St. entrance to the Hall is wheelchair accessible.
The Sanctuary and Trinity Lounge are wheelchair accessible
through the Office entrance,
and there is limited space for an accessible parking area
at the back of the building.
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The Fairview Room and St. Paul's Room, located upstairs,
are not wheelchair accessable.
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Facility Equipment and Service Fees
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Sanctuary Grand Piano - $25/event
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Sanctuary sound system - $25/event
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Technician for Live Stream/events - $125 (minimum, hourly rate of $25 after 3 hours)
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Janitorial service (after use of Sanctuary, Hall, Kitchen) - $50
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Public address system for the Hall - $25/event
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Building key - $20 each, refundable deposit upon return of key
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Minister (other than wedding or funeral) - $125
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Pianist / Organist - $125 (minimum)
Users will respect our space by leaving their area in the same condition as when they arrived.
Furniture can be moved to suit their needs but will be returned as it was found.
Our Venues
The Sanctuary
$50/hr, minimum 2 hrs, includes the use of the Trinity Lounge
Our sanctuary is our Holy Space of Worship each Sunday morning and on special occasions such as weddings and funerals. It also becomes a space for community gatherings that include events like the CBC reading of A Christmas Carol, a venue for the Kootenay Festival of the Arts, and community concerts and choir events throughout the year.
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It has a permitted seating capacity of 260, mostly in pews that are fixed in place.
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Has an audiovisual system and live streaming capability.
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Grand piano and organ.
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Sanctuary rental includes Trinity Lounge, kitchenette and two adjacent washrooms.
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Wheelchair accessible.
Trinity Lounge
$25/hr, minimum 2 hrs
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Although this room is set as a chapel/quiet space, it can be rearranged for other uses but must be returned to its original layout.
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The Lounge has an entrance on the front right side of the sanctuary and can be used as a comfortable "green room" for some events.
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It has a permitted capacity of 25, with seating in sofa and chair arrangements.
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Adjacent kitchenette with stove, microwave, sink, and coffee maker.
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Adjacent washroom.
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Upright piano.
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Wheelchair accessible.
The Hall
$50/hr, minimum 2 hrs; with Kitchen: $75/hr
available for rent Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
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This multi-purpose room has a permitted capacity of 275.
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There are chairs available: 120 chrome/fabric.
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There are tables available to set up for dining.
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Capacity arrangement for dining: 125.
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A public address system is available.
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Wheelchair accessable.
Fairview Room
$40/hr, minimum 2 hrs
Suitable for meetings
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Has a permitted capacity of 60.
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It is located upstairs at the back of the church and has lots of windows for a daylight atmosphere.
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Access is from either the North Narthex (Office) entrance or the rear, side door.
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There is a "lounge area" and space for a conference table set-up.
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Please note: This room is not wheelchair accessible.
St. Paul's Room​
$40/hr, minimum 2 hrs
Large room suitable for various group activities including Youth Groups and Art Workshops. ​
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Has a permitted capacity of 20.
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Adjacent kitchen with sink, coffee maker and crockery and cutlery.
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Adjacent washroom.
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Located upstairs at the back of the church.
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Lots of windows for a daylight atmosphere.
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Access is from either the North Narthex (Office) entrance or the rear, side door.
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Please note: This room is not wheelchair accessible.