Building Usage Guidelines

Below are the current Building Usage Guidelines for all groups using or requesting to use space at Parker UMC.  It is important that these guidelines be followed to continue using space here.  If you have any questions, please contact the Church Office on 303 841-3979.  A copy of these guidelines must be signed before rooms can be booked for your event.

 

June 14, 2010

MEMO TO:  All persons leading or attending group meeting at PUMC.

FROM:  Trustees

Subject:  Policies governing the use of the church

Our church has been using volunteers for house cleaning for over a year, and they are doing a fantastic job.  But unfortunately, not everyone using the church is aware of it.  This is evident because frequently our classrooms, kitchen and other areas in the church are left in a messy, dirty and overall unsightly condition.  It’s obvious the individuals using the facility assumed that the janitorial staff would clean up after them.  Well, this memo is to inform everyone that there are no janitors and therefore we are all responsible for cleaning up after ourselves.

To this end the trustees are asking for your cooperation.  We are asking each group leader to assume responsibility for their organization and see to it that before they leave the church, their area is spiffy clean and all furniture arranged according to the room’s photo. 

To help everyone make it a place we can all be proud of, the following guidelines are in effect immediately:

a.        All groups will perform a complete clean up of the areas they use.  Trash must be removed from the building in bags or boxes and placed in the dumpster located on the northeast side of the church grounds.  (Church sponsored classes, arts and craft sessions, worship/study groups and similar events need not take trash to the dumpster; however, they are asked to clean up their area’s trash and place it in one of the large trash cans located throughout the church).  The church will provide trash bags; they can be located on the baker’s rack in the kitchen.   

b.      Refreshments will be removed from the church when the group’s event is finished.  Please do not assume that someone else will use leftover food and drinks.  EXCEPTION:  pastry products may be left in the kitchen provided they are in a closed container.   Coffee pots should be emptied and cleaned and power cords unplugged.  Coffee and other drinks may be left in the kitchen if another group wishes to use it.  In this case, the assuming group will be responsible for cleaning the containers used.

c.       Pizza boxes are considered trash because they always have food particles stuck inside.  Do not place them in the re-cycle container;  instead, put them in the dumpster outside.

d.      Coffee grounds are to be placed in a trash container.  Never “dump” grounds in the sink or disposal drains.

e.      Do not leave dishes and silverware in the sink.  They should either be hand washed, dried and put away or placed in the dishwasher.

f.        Children must be under the supervision of an adult at all times.  They should never be allowed to play anywhere in the church unless an adult is present.

g.       Wheelchairs are placed in the church for the benefit of the disabled.  Please do not allow children to play with them.

h.      When changing the configuration of an area because it is necessary to accommodate the group’s activity,  the area should be reconfigured when the group’s event is finished.  (Refer to room’s photo)      

If movement of tables and chairs is necessary, please ask for church assistance.  If the group takes responsibility for setting up tables and chairs, always insure that chains on the table rack are connected and snug before moving.  This is to prevent serious injury to those involved.

i.         All groups must restrict their activity to the room(s) assigned.

j.        Several groups have participants who are transported to and from the event; it is the group’s responsibility to insure that a supervisor is in the church when participants arrive and remain in the church until all participants have departed.

Parker United Methodist Church considers it very important that we accommodate our community’s need for a high quality, pleasant place for prayer, worship, fellowship, study, education, reflection, entertainment and all other needs of God’s people, but we need everyone’s help in doing so.  Please help us maintain this house as you would your own.  Thank you.

 

 

Group Name:  _________________________________________________

 

Group Leader:  ________________________________________________

 

Date Memo Provided to Group Leader:  _____________________________

 

Parker UMC Staff Liaison:  ________________________________________

 

Parker United Methodist Church

11805 S. Pine Dr, Parker, CO  80134

303 841-3979

www.parkerumc.org