Facility Rental

With our central location, proximity to Routes 95/128, parking and varied facilities, we offer a convenient, attractive, and comfortable venue for many kinds of events. We have long made our spaces available to individuals and groups, particularly 501(c)3s. Our expectation is that all who use our lovely and historic buildings and grounds share in the expense of maintaining them in accordance with our fee schedule.

On the main level is our Sanctuary (seats up to 340), Sears Chapel (seats 90-100), Parish Hall, Library, Parlor, and Kitchen. Also, on this level is the Gallery at First Parish and rest rooms, including a separate handicapped bathroom. The main level is wheelchair accessible via a ramp from the upper driveway into the building breezeway. Classroom space is available both in the main building as well as the Church School wing but are somewhat less accessible. If you have concerns about accessibility, please consult with the Parish Administrator (admin[at]firstparishweston.org).

There is also an outdoor patio that may be used in nice weather – if interested, please consult with the Parish Administrator (admin[at]firstparishweston.org).

First Parish reserves the right to decline an application for use should the planned event conflict with the mission of the church.

While the use of hard liquor is prohibited anywhere on the FPCW grounds, wine and beer are allowed provided a fully-licensed and insured bartender serves such beverages. The bartender (or caterer-employer) must send an insurance binder prior to the event that names First Parish as an insured party. Users of the facilities accept full responsibility for complying with applicable laws regarding consumption of alcoholic beverages.

The Parish Administrator welcomes interested parties to come for a tour of our facilities; contact her at admin[at]firstparishweston.org or 781.893.7798 to arrange a mutually-convenient date/time.

Worship Spaces

The main Sanctuary and Sears Chapel are usually not available for non-worship events. We welcome their use for memorial services and weddings by non-parishioners but such services are considered worship and require one of our clergy to officiate. Please consult with the Parish Administrator if you are interested in using these spaces.

A Note on Fees

Fees shown below are per four-hour blocks, for non-members and for-profit enterprises. Organizations that use FPCW facilities ten or more times in a 12-month period receive a 10% discount. Click here for our rental application.

Contributing members and non-profit organizations may request a separate fee schedule from the Parish Administrator.

A function hall with wooden floors and a stage

Parish Hall

Fee: $230.00 (opt. set-up – $75)

The Parish Hall is a large, open hall with a small stage. The hall dimensions are 30’5″ by 47’8″ and one wall has a large expanse of windows allowing for abundant natural light. The windows have shades for daytime projection. The stage is 20 feet wide and 11.5 feet front to back, with a rich red velvet draw curtain. (There is no backstage or wing areas so theatrical presentations require some creative staging.)

The Hall features EV speakers and an up-to-date sound system with three microphone inputs on the stage floor. Up to three microphones/stands and a podium are available for use. There is abundant 120V and 240V power on stage and around the room. As an example, on the stage there are 24 120V receptacles on 8 circuits and 1 30A 240V 4W receptacle. The hall has a projection room high on the rear wall which can also be used for a spotlight or stage management. There is ample power and Cat 5 and audio lines to backstage. We also have equipment that enables you to play your iPod over our speakers – be your own DJ!

The Hall is on the main level of the facility and is wheel-chair accessible. With 8-foot rectangular tables and our folding chairs, the Hall can seat up to 130 guests for a meal or approximately 160 auditorium-style. Users may bring in rental equipment (e.g. round tables) with permission from the Parish Administrator.

An upright piano in the hall is available for your use – if tuning is required, the cost is the responsibility of the user. Tripod projection screens and a projector cart are available for your use as well (projectors/monitors are not available but you may bring your own) and there is Wi-Fi (please be sure to indicate your desire to use the Internet – log-on password will be provided upon a completed application and receipt of the use fee).