Building Use Request - Non-Church Programs
First Presbyterian Church of Davenport is an inclusive, caring community of faith committed to loving God, loving neighbor as self, and sharing the love of Jesus Christ with all people through worship, fellowship and service. Our goal is to welcome others as we would welcome Christ.
First Presbyterian Church of Davenport (FPC) offers the use of its building and grounds (hereafter referred to as “building”) for a wide range of functions both affiliated and not affiliated with the church. Although the building and equipment of First Presbyterian Church exist for the primary purpose of supporting the ministries of FPC and its members, we consider our church building to be an asset to be shared – with respect and care – as part of our mission to the larger community.
Step 1: Complete the Building Use Request for Non-church Programming (below).
Step 2: If necessary, you will be contacted by FPC to obtain more details about your request.
Step 3: Your request will be reviewed by the church staff and a Building Use Commission of the FPC Session (the governing body of the church).
Step 4: You will be contacted with the decision about your request. This may take 2-3 weeks.
Step 5: Once approved, to reserve your place on the church calendar, a non-refundable deposit must be received.
Step 6: Your request approval will be complete with your signature on a Building Use Agreement and Liability Waiver, and the fulfillment of other conditions that are part of the approval.
Any use of FPC must be consistent with the mission, purpose, or beliefs of FPC.
Our priorities for use of the building, in general, are worship services, Christian education, and all
other church-related programming.
Child Protection: The protection of children is a valued principle of FPC. If children and/or youth under the age of 18 are part of your event, and are not supervised by a parent/guardian, you will be asked to review and abide by the Child Protection Policy for Outside Groups of First Presbyterian Church.
Church Liaison On-Site: A church staff or volunteer will be in the building at all times; however, you remain liable for your event.
Liability Waiver: You will be asked to sign a liability waiver. For-profit and non-profit organizations will be asked to document your insurance.
Post-Use Responsibility: We will ask you to return the area used to its pre-use condition.
No alcohol, drugs, weapons, smoking, gambling, or partisan political or campaign activities.
No affixing of decorations or other items in a damaging manner unless agreed upon.