Looking for a place to host your next event?
Grace Church is home to many groups from our wider community who meet to make music, for fellowship and support, or just for fun. Our large ground floor meeting spaces are all wheelchair accessible, including an accessible restroom. Street parking in the neighborhood is free and widely available on weekends and evenings. To inquire about renting one or more of our spaces, please contact our parish administrator at office@gracenewton.org or call (617) 244-3221 x300.
The Sanctuary
Our beautiful, historic sanctuary has lovely acoustics for choral performances. There is a well-maintained grand piano, suitable for concerts and accompanying, and our organ, a refurbished Hook and Hastings, is available for use with approval from our music director. The Sanctuary can comfortably sit about 300 people.
The Large Hall
A great space for dance groups, performances, parties, and larger meetings, this hall also has a small stage. The grand piano is tuned on a regular schedule. The Large Hall joins the parish kitchen, use of which may be requested as part of your event. The Large Hall can accommodate about 110 people seated in rows and about 75 people seated at tables. Padded folding chairs and tables are available for your use.
The Small Hall
Sometimes called “the living room,” this warm and inviting meeting space can comfortably host about 35 to 40 people. The Small Hall is a good choice for receptions, club meetings, or parties. Use of the parish kitchen may be requested for your event. Padded chairs, tables, and couches are available for your use.
Choir Hall
The Choir Hall is a cozy space ideal for smaller music rehearsals. It holds up to 30 people and comes equipped with a baby grand piano.
Chapel
The Chapel is a very warm, intimate space with good acoustics. It is about two thirds the size of the Choir Hall and is ideal for one-on-one instruction and/or for groups up to 12. It comes equipped with chairs and an electric keyboard.
Grace Rental Rates and Policies:
Sanctuary: $600 for a 4-hour rental
Large Hall: $80 per hour (2hr minimum)
Small Hall: $60 per hour (2hr minimum)
Choir Hall: $40 per hour (Required for use as a Green Room for events with over 25 performers; 2hr minimum)
Chapel: $40 per hour
Meeting Room: $40 per hour
Event Sexton: $40 per hour (Required for events with over 25 performers or with over 50 people in attendance; 2hr minimum)
Cleaning Fee: Will be assessed as needed if rental spaces are not cleaned up during event. We can arrange cleaning in advance if preferred.
We offer a discount for rentals booked by parishioners and for recovery groups (AA, Al-Anon, SLAA, etc.)
Policies:
Rental fees for one-time events must be paid in full when your rental contract is signed before your event. Cancellations for a full refund may be made in writing at least seven (7) days prior to your event. Fees for recurring rentals to be paid at an agreed upon interval.
Contracts are required for all rentals at Grace. No rental may take place without a signed contract. Contracts will be re-issued annually in January for recurring or long-term rentals.
Use of alcoholic beverages is not allowed in the Church buildings without specific approval and permit from the City of Newton. Smoking is never allowed in the building. There is a designated smoking area on the ramp in front of the Riverside Counseling Center.
You are responsible for providing set up and cleanup; including vacuuming or mopping if needed, and taking out garbage to outdoor bins. Cleaning supplies are available in the closet inside the Large Hall. If cleaning is not completed, we will assess a fee to pay for the cleaning service. Cleaning arrangements may be made and paid for in advance at time of contract signing if desired.
If you need a key to access the building during your event, arrangements are made through the Parish Administrator by calling the office at 617-244-3221 x300 or emailing office@gracenewton.org. We require a key deposit of $50 by check (separate check from rental payment). Checks are destroyed upon return of key.
Parking: No cars may be parked in front of parish house doors for fire safety reasons. Please respect handicap parking and the ramp, no parking zones, and reserved spaces. There are a few spaces in the parking lot and there is ample street parking on Church Street and Eldredge Street.
Renters agrees to hold Grace Church, its agents, and employees harmless and indemnified from all loss, injury, claim or damage to any person or property while on the licensed premises or in transit to or from unless due to the negligence of Grace Church, and to any person or property occasioned by the omission, negligence or default of the Renter. We welcome but do not require Certificates of Insurance from renters.