CLC

Rental

The Community Life Center is an elegant multi-purpose room located within walking distance from the beach in Carolina Beach. This beautiful space is  suitable for weddings, receptions, dinners, private parties, luncheons and meetings.

  • The dining capacity of 150 guests or 240 for assembly.
  • Features a full commercial kitchen, which includes: Side by side refrigeration, freezer, two ovens, griddle and cook top, and microwave. (Trash and recycling containers will be provided for the rentals)
  • The facility has 60″ round tables as well as 6′ and 8′ rectangular tables. The renter must provide table settings and linens for their event.
  • Additional rental equipment available includes: Audio/visual system, Podiums, Portable stage

 

Food, Catering and Beverages

  • Consumption of food and beverage is permissible in designated areas only.
  • Alcoholic beverages are limited to beer, wine and champagne only and are permitted if approved prior to the rental by the CLC representative. The client is responsible for hiring a caterer that has insurance to cover any alcohol liability and can provide
    bartending services.
  • A bartender is responsible for the serving of all alcoholic beverages directly to guests. Bottles of alcohol such as wine cannot be placed on table for self-service. Additionally, bartenders may not pre-pour alcoholic drinks to be set out for guests to help themselves and the bartender must always attend the bar.
  • Food must be provided and served by an approved health department inspected, insured caterer or food service provider. An exception can be made for cakes. Events must be serviced by the caterer throughout the entire event.
  • The caterer and/or client are responsible for equipment set-up, removal of food and beverages, clean up and breakdown within the contracted rental period.

Building Use Policy

  •  Freestanding candles, or devices that might overload electrical circuits or other items that may be deemed a fire hazard are prohibited.
  • No items may be attached to walls or ceilings. All decorations must be removed at the conclusion of the event. No rice, bird seed or confetti will be allowed.
  • Renters are required to remain in areas specified in the agreement and are responsible for keeping group participants confined to those areas.
  • Children may be present only in the direct care of responsible adults. They must never be left unattended on church premises at any time.
  • Smoking is not allowed inside or outside of the facility.
  • St Paul’s UMC nor the Community Life Center assumes any responsibility for the use of the building and facilities by the tenant and has no liability to the user for such use, and further, the user agrees to indemnify and hold SPUMC harmless from all third-party claims, liability, or damages arising out of such.
  • The Community Life Center reserves the right to cancel or change this agreement at any time due to ministry activities and needs.
  • NO HANDGUNS OR WEAPONS ARE ALLOWED ON THE CHURCH CAMPUS.

Set Up

  • The renter is responsible for the setup of all tables and chairs with the assistance of the church representative.

Amplified Music – Indoors

  • Amplified music must end at 10:00 pm. Sound cannot negatively impact the properties next door. Building Attendants have the authority to ask for sound to be reduced to an acceptable level.

Emergency Situations

  • The Multi-Purpose room is the Emergency Shelter for Pleasure Island. In the event of any emergency, the emergency takes precedence over all scheduled events. Both security and rental fees will be fully refunded if an event must be cancelled due to an emergency. When a St Paul’s United Methodist Church, County, or State statute has been or is being violated, or in cases of emergency, the renter must assist St Paul’s United Methodist Church staff, Sheriff, or Fire Department in the evacuation of the facility.