The Chapel of the Lakes is available as a venue for your upcoming event or activity. We are committed to ensuring that your experience within our sacred space is both meaningful and respectful. This agreement serves as a cornerstone of mutual understanding between Chapel of the Lakes and those utilizing our grounds or facilities.

CHAPEL OF THE LAKES
FACILITY USE – TERMS OF AGREEMENT

We sincerely thank you for considering Chapel of the Lakes as the venue for your upcoming event or activity. It is our privilege to host you, and we are committed to ensuring that your experience within our sacred space is both meaningful and respectful. To that end, we kindly ask that you carefully review and adhere to the following Terms of Use Agreement.

This agreement serves as a cornerstone of mutual understanding between Chapel of the Lakes and those utilizing our facilities. It is designed to foster an atmosphere of mutual respect and collaboration. By familiarizing yourself with these guidelines, you become an integral part of our collective effort to maintain the integrity of our facility while supporting you and your event.

  1. Statement of Faith:
    We at Chapel of the Lakes hold to a statement of faith. We are an Evangelical, Bible believing church. Please familiarize yourself with that statement. To approve your use of our facility, we require your group/event to be in agreement with our statement of faith.
  2. Respectful Conduct:
    We hold dear the values of respect and consideration for all individuals who enter our doors. We request that all attendees, organizers, and participants in your event uphold these principals, treating fellow guests, staff, and volunteers with kindness and courtesy.
  3. Use of Facilities:
    While you are here, we encourage you to utilize our facilities responsibly. You will be assigned an Event Monitor, a representative of the Chapel of the Lakes, who will unlock our facility and be available to offer guidance and answer questions. They will remain on premises throughout your event and supervise your clean-up of our facility. Their compensation in the amount of $25/hr. is to be paid directly to the Event Monitor, by the Facility User and is due at the conclusion of the event.

    The Event Monitor is on location to protect both parties. Please take care to leave spaces in the same condition you found them and remain within the designated spaces for your event.

    Children are to be supervised by an adult at all times.

    Any potential damages or concerns should promptly be reported to the Event Monitor, Tim Offerle at (303) 921-0496, or Bill King (260) 243-2615.

    The individual submitting the request for use of our facilities assumes responsibility either individually or on the behalf of the organization he/she represents, for any and all damages incurred and/or any lost, stolen, misplaced, or unreturned articles belonging to Chapel of the Lakes.

    Payment in full for the same will be due upon notification of amount due. Any assessed payment beyond the security deposit of $500 will be due upon receipt and subject to late fees. The parties utilizing our facilities must understand that Chapel of the Lakes is not responsible for any loss whatsoever for personal injury, property damage, or any lost or stolen items.

    Please note our facilities/grounds are alcohol and smoking free zones. This is our strict policy. If you desire to allow for either at your event, we respectfully request that you find alternative facilities.
  4. Noise Levels:
    In consideration of others, please be mindful of noise levels during your event.
  5. Decorations and Set-Up:
    Feel free to enhance the ambience of your event with decorations, provided they are respectful of maintaining the integrity of the space. Any decorations or similar items that are to be attached to walls, ceilings, columns, doors, etc., must have prior written permission from the church’s facility staff. No church-owned property may be removed without prior consent.
  6. Security and Safety:
    Our guests’ safety and well-being are paramount. We request your cooperation in adhering to any safety instructions provided by our staff or posted signage. Children are required to be supervised by an adult at all times.
  7. Clean-Up:
    Following the conclusion of your event, we kindly ask that you ensure all areas used are left clean and orderly. Trash should be disposed of in the outside trash bins. All trash is to fit in the bins with lids closed. Any overflow trash must be removed from the property. Any items brought in should be removed. Any items left behind will be removed and be subject to a removal fee. Please note that we pay someone to keep our facility clean. If an extra cleaning is required as a result of your event, a cleaning fee will be assessed and deducted from the $500 security deposit.
  8. Compliance with Laws and Regulations:
    All federal, state, and local laws must be followed during your time at Chapel of the Lakes. This includes all necessary permits or licenses for your event. Utilizing our facilities signifies your agreement to these terms and conditions. We are grateful for your cooperation and look forward to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for your event. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact Cheryl Schaefer, Chapel Administrator, at (260) 833-4976.


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