Building Rentals

photo of UU church of worcester
UU Church of Worcester, 140 Shore Drive, Worcester

We Have Space for Your Group!

UUCW has rental space for weddings, receptions, concerts, small group meetings, luncheons, and more. We are located in the northern part of Worcester and accessible from the interstates (I-190 and I-290). The congregation is handicap accessible and LGBTQ welcoming. The entire building is wi-fi accessible. Parking is included in our rental fees unless the parking lot is the only space being rented.
Contact the church office for arrangements. Office Hours are Monday and Wednesday 9 am – 3 pm; Thursday 9 am – 2 pm (Tuesdays 9 am – 3 pm from home).

UUCW Fees for Rental Spaces

Entire Church

  • $600 [members: negotiable]

Fellowship Hall

Newly redecorated Fellowship Hall at UUCW
Newly redecorated Fellowship Hall at UUCW
Newly redecorated library area in Fellowship Hall at UUCW
Fellowship Hall
  • Non-refundable deposit: $50
  • First three hours: $250 [members: $100]
  • Extra hours: $50/hr (up to $200) for the public and members
  • Capacity: up to 140 people depending on setup
  • Dimensions of Fellowship Hall: 45′ X 38′ (1710 sq ft)

Sanctuary

photo of uucw sanctuary from rear showing pews
  • Non-refundable deposit: $50
  • First three hours: $250 [members: $100]
  • Extra hours: $50/hr (up to $200) for the public and members
  • Capacity: up to 140 people depending on setup
  • Dimensions of Fellowship Hall: 45′ X 38′ (1710 sq ft)

The use of the sanctuary is restricted to events of a religious, educational, or cultural nature.

Parking lot (outside event only)

church parking lot available for rental
  • $50 [members: $35]

Kitchen

  • $75 [members: negotiable]
  • Dimensions of kitchen: 28′ X 16′ (448 sq ft)

Lounge

  • $75 [members: negotiable]
  • Capacity: up to 40 people depending on set up
  • Dimensions of lounge: 35′ X 20′ (700 sq ft)
  • There are two bathrooms off the lounge

Meeting Rooms

  • $50 [members: negotiable]
  • Capacity: 8-10 people/each
  • There are three meeting rooms available.
  • Dimensions of meeting rooms: 18′ X 15′; 16′ X 15′; 16′ X 15′

UUCW Fees for Staff Services

  • Minister’s Honorarium* (weddings, memorials, child dedications): $300 – $400 [members: $0]
  • Pianist fee for wedding rehearsal: $50 [members: $0]
  • Pianist fee for wedding or memorial: $200 [members: $0]
  • Janitorial Fee (for non-clean-up): $35 per hour
  • Technology Tech: $50 per hour/technician

* The minister’s honorarium is negotiable.

Interested in Renting Space?

Contact the church office to make arrangements.