Family Life Center Rules

WINCHESTER CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
200 2nd Avenue NW, Winchester TN 37398
Church Office: 931-967-2121 - Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

GUIDE FOR USE OF THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER (FLC)
The Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church has completed the construction of its new Family Life Center (otherwise referred to as the FLC).  It is a state of the art facility that will be used to help us carry on the ministry of the Lord and our local church.  Winchester CP church has an active ministry for the children, the youth, the adults and the senior adults of our community.

We do plan to make our facility available for use for various Christian based groups and events.  When possible, and upon prior approval by the FLC Administrator, we will allow outside scheduling and use of the FLC for outside events and activities on a limited basis.  Our first priority is to the members, programs and activities as related to Winchester CP Church.  Priority is then given to other groups that are supported by the Winchester Cumberland Presbyterian Church and then finally to other non-profit organizations.

Use of the Winchester CP Family Life Center requires prior approval by the FLC Administrator (Mr. Steve Cagley).  Use of the FLC and the surrounding facilities does not constitute or imply endorsement of a group, their mission, or their positions in any way.  Groups approved to use the FLC must not advertise the event in such a way as to imply endorsement by the Winchester CP Church or its congregation.  No activities or events will be approved for use of the FLC that conflict with the beliefs, doctrine and practices of the Winchester CP Church or its members.

This guide will change from time to time when necessary as the use of our facility grows.  The Winchester CP Church web site contains the only controlled version of this document.  To be sure that you have the latest version of this document, please refer to the church web site at www.winchestercp.com.  The last revised date will appear in the bottom left corner of each page.

This guide includes the following:

  1. Floor Plan of the building showing locations of the restrooms & fire exits
  2. Hours of Operation and Availability
  3. Fees for the use of the Family Life Center
  4. Rules and Regulations for use of the Family Life Center
  5. Instructions on how to schedule your event at the FLC.
  6. FLC Use Agreement Form (printable form on this web site)
  7. Release and Indemnity Agreement Form (printable form on this web site)
  8. Contact Information

II.    HOURS OF OPERATION AND AVAILABILITY:
The Family Life Center will be open to the congregation, members and friends of the Winchester CP Church as follows:

To Be Determined

This time schedule and the hours of operation of the FLC could change at any time as other events are planned and scheduled.  Church related events and programs have first priority in the use of this facility.

III.    FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF THE FAMILY LIFE CENTER:
To Be Determined  

IV.    RULES & REGULATIONS:

1.    USE OF THE GYM FLOOR:

  • No food or drink allowed on the gym floor at any time.
  • No hard-sole shoes allowed on the gym floor.
  • No roller skates, roller-blades or skateboards allowed at any time.
  • The protective carpet on the gym floor should only be installed/removed by the FLC Administrator or an approved Winchester CP representative and should be stored in it’s proper place when not in use.

2.    NO SMOKING

  • All members of all groups using our facility shall abide at all times by a “no smoking” rule in all parts of the building, including all corridors and restrooms.
  • Violation of this rule is sufficient ground for a staff member to withdraw immediately any group’s use of the facility and/or deny use in the future.

3.    NO ALCOHOL / DRUGS

  • The serving, consumption, or use of marijuana, alcoholic beverages, or other narcotics shall not be permitted at any time within this facility or on the church property, including the outdoor areas and parking lots.

4.    BREAKAGE

  • All persons and/or groups using our facility are expected to exercise reasonable care and judgment in such use in order to prevent defacement, damage or breakage.
  • The persons signing the FLC Application For Use form shall be responsible for paying costs incurred by the church in cleaning, repairing, etc. any part of the building or its furnishings and equipment which in the judgment of the FLC Administrator has been carelessly or irresponsibly subjected to more than normal wear and tear by the persons or group involved.

5.    FURNITURE / EQUIPMENT MOVEMENT

  • Any movement of furniture or equipment or other items in the facility shall first be authorized by the FLC Administrator on the FLC Application For Use at the time the reservations are approved.
  • After approval, the FLC Administrator or a qualified Winchester CP representative must supervise the movement of any major equipment or other items.
  • All furniture/equipment or other items moved must be returned to their original position, again under the supervision of the FLC Administrator or a qualified Winchester CP representative.

6.    USE OF AUDIO / VISUAL EQUIPMENT

  • The use of any church owned audio / visual equipment in the FLC shall first be authorized by the FLC Administrator on the FLC Application For Use at the time the reservations are approved.
  • Only qualified Winchester CP representatives may operate the audio / visual equipment and a fee will be charged for this service.  (See Section 3 for fee schedules).

7.    FINAL DECISIONS

  • In case of doubt or uncertainty by any outside person or group about an application or interpretation of these rules and regulations, or in our customary practices not specifically mentioned here, the FLC Administrator or a delegated Winchester CP representative shall decide the matter and all individuals and groups shall abide by the decision of the FLC Administrator or the delegated Winchester CP representative or forfeit immediately the use of any part of the facility.

8.    SUPERVISION OF YOUTH

  • At least one adult shall be present for each ten high school or younger youth participating in any activity (two adults for 11 to 20 youth, three adults for 21 to 30 youth, etc.).
  • Where youth of both sexes are present, adults of each sex must be in attendance as well.  Please be considerate of others while using this facility and be responsible for your own children and their actions.

9.    DECORATIONS

  • Party decorations, etc. may be attached to the walls, doors and other surfaces with approved  adhesives/tapes only and must be removed immediately and completely following the activity by the group using the facility and removed from the property.
  • If you need to use such decorations, please discuss with the FLC Administrator before use.
  • Your group will also be responsible for your own trash disposal and all trash must be removed from the property with completion of your scheduled event.