Facility Reservation at New Life (2026)

1. All non-ministry-related events at New Life Foursquare Church require completion of a Facilities Reservation Request. If the request is approved, a reservation agreement must be completed and submitted to the church office along with payment of applicable fees a minimum of 4 weeks in advance of the event date.

2. If your event is a wedding, please request the Wedding Policy and Request Form instead of this one.

3. The interested renter is encouraged to fill out a Facilities Reservation Request a minimum of 2 months in advance of their desired event date. There will be no events scheduled less than 4 weeks in advance.

4. The event date is subject to the availability of the facility on the church calendar. There will be no private events scheduled on Sundays, Wednesdays, or after 6 pm on Saturdays.

5. Depending on the size and scope of the event (for example a wedding or similar ceremony), the event may be subject to the availability of an event liaison. The event liaison will be assigned by New Life to the renter. He or she will work with the renter and the church to plan the use of the facilities, furnishings, and equipment. The base fee for the event liaison’s services is $150 to cover the liaison’s initial consultation, regular communication with the church, and his/her availability for the event date. The fee will be collected by New Life and paid by New Life to the assigned liaison.

6. You may also hire your own coordinator and outside vendors to work with our event liaison. However, the church will NOT be responsible for paying any fees associated with your coordinator or outside vendors.

7. You may request one of our New Life ministers to officiate your event. We suggest a love gift of $100 or more for their services. Please prepare cash or a separate check made out to the officiating New Life minister and you can either give the it directly to the minister or New Life can forward it to the minister on your behalf.

8. Outside ministers performing any type of official ceremony at New Life Foursquare Church must be licensed or ordained by a recognized Christian denomination and must be approved by the New Life Pastoral Team. You must pay the outside minister any applicable fees or give a love gift to them directly. New Life will NOT be responsible for paying the outside minister.

9. The maximum seating capacity of the main sanctuary is 200 people at the Harbor City campus and 300 people at the Norwalk campus. The renter must plan the guest list so that attendance will not exceed the church’s capacity. The rental fee for the sanctuary is $250 for members and $500 for non-members. This fee will cover the use of utilities, seating, parking, and available furnishings. This fee will also cover the general clean-up after the event and New Life will be responsible for hiring and paying a cleaning vendor. Additional costs to clean any mess deemed excessive will be deducted from the security deposit.

10. Other fees include $25 per hour for a facility custodial supervisor (mandatory), $25 per hour for an assigned audio technician (in the Sanctuary), and $25 per hour for an assigned media technician (in the Sanctuary). New Life’s audio and media systems may only be operated by its assigned technicians. All required fees are payable on the requested date. New Life will be responsible for paying its assigned custodian and technicians. New Life will NOT be responsible for paying any other “volunteers” (i.e. musicians, child-care workers, decorators, drivers, etc..), but you may consider giving them a separate “love gift” as a personal gesture.

11. A reception or party may be held in the church’s other meeting rooms for up to 4 hours with the following capacities and fees:

HARBOR CITY CAMPUS
Impact Room/Gym (up to 125 guests) - $150 (members), $300 (non-members)
Fireside Room (up to 50 guests) - $100 (members), $200 (non-members)
Outdoor Plaza (up to 50 guests) - $100 (members), $200 (non-members)

NORWALK CAMPUS
Studio (up to 60 guests) - $100 (members), $200 (non-members)
Outdoor Plaza (up to 125 guests) - $150 (members), $300 (non-members)

The kitchen can also be rented for an additional $100 ($50 for members) and includes the use of basic appliances. Use of restrooms are included in all rentals. In addition, all renters must pay a $25/hour custodial supervision fee. Fees for using the large and medium rooms include use of tables and chairs as available, and utilities. Other rooms may be rented for additional fees per the rental options menu. The church office must be informed of the desire to use any additional rooms at least 30 days prior to the event. The renter is responsible for providing table coverings, cups, plates, utensils, decorations, etc.; for setting up/taking down tables and chairs; and for general cleanup of the kitchen area (if used), washing of kitchen items and utensils, and wiping tables and other surfaces.

12. Food and beverages will be permitted only in the kitchen and meeting rooms. No food or beverage is allowed in the sanctuary at any time. Alcoholic beverages (including wine and champagne) are not permitted on the premises. Please use non-alcoholic alternatives such as Sparkling Apple Cider. Drugs and smoking including e-cigs is strictly prohibited. 

13. The renter is responsible for the return of all items rented from outside sources. All event-related decorations and equipment must be removed from the sanctuary, meeting rooms, and other public areas of the church building immediately after the event. A storage fee of $50 per day will be charged for items left longer than 24 hours. This fee will be deducted from the security deposit. 

14. The use of confetti or fireworks is not permitted. Real candles are permitted as long as they are extinguished shortly after being lit (e.g. birthday candles, wedding candles).

15. Church decorations (such as seasonal decor) may not be taken down. Nails are not to be used when putting up decorations. The church staff will determine which furnishings can be moved. Furnishings, musical equipment, and plants on stage may be moved/removed only with permission from the event liaison or church office.

16. Music volume must be kept at a reasonable level that does not disturb our neighbors. Music selected for the event must contain clean, appropriate lyrics free from profanity, sexual content, drug or alcohol promotion, violence, or degrading language. Cultural music styles are welcome, provided lyrics and themes meet the policy guidelines.

17. A refundable security deposit of $300 must be paid at the time the facilities rental agreement is submitted. The agreement will be emailed to you upon approval of the facilities request. The deposit will be refunded within 7 business days following the event if there are no damages. Those signing the facilities rental agreement will be responsible for any damage to church property incurred while the building or premises is occupied by the event party, guests of, or those contracted by the event party. Damages will be assessed according to the cost of repairs or replacement. New Life Foursquare Church reserves the right to determine who will make necessary repairs or replacements. The responsible party will pay damages in excess of $300. 

This must be an adult person who will be held responsible for signing the contract and paying the fees.