The church building is available for rentals to individuals, community groups and businesses. Currently, we host a preschool, choral rehearsals, the Maine Outdoor Adventure Club and other regular events. At times we have rented to weddings, family or organization events, memorial services, meetings and conferences. Our administrator will work with your group on setup and cleanup issues as needed, and our minister and music director may be available for weddings or memorials. Our parking lot has multiple handicap spaces, easy drop-off points and paved walkways to the building entrances. Please review the following information and complete the Building Rental Request Form.

Sanctuary

The sanctuary is 1850 square feet and can seat 120 people. The floor is vinyl tile and the ceiling is a dark cedar with exposed beams. The lighting is quite versatile with the primary lighting dimmable fluorescent and additional dimmable incandescent hanging globes. In the front of the room there is also dimmable spot lighting. There is one main double door entrance to the room from a foyer with two other single doors to the outside. One wall of the room is almost solid glass with multiple fixed panes. 

A sound system and a large TV are available for use. The Steinway grand piano is only available to rent by special permission.

The sanctuary is an appropriate space to rent for presentations, annual meetings, conferences, and concerts for up to 120 people. The sanctuary can also be used for exercise and meditation classes for up to 50 people. Weddings, memorial services, and other ceremonies are also available, with or without the services of our minister or music director.

Kitchen

The kitchen, which is fully licensed and inspected annually by the City of Portland and the State of Maine, is equipped with a commercial six burner gas stove with two ovens. Opposite the stove is a stainless counter with a three-bay sink and a smaller vegetable prep/handwashing sink around the corner. At the end of the counter is a commercial dish sanitizer (not washer) with a cycle rate of three minutes per tray of dishes. The kitchen is well lit with fluorescent lighting and has plenty of counter space, including a center island. It is also well stocked with cooking pots and pans, utensils, and “diner style” dishes, cups, and flatware. There are two refrigerators. The kitchen is available to rent for commercial and non-commercial food-production. Suitable uses include small-scale preserved food production, caterers, special event meal preparation, and as a commissary kitchen for mobile food vendors.

Meeting Rooms

There are three meeting rooms toward the rear of the building.

The Memorial Room (room 6) is 240 square feet and usually set up for a small gathering of 10 people, with a maximum capacity of 16 people. The room has a beautiful stained glass wall and is furnished with potted plants and floor lamps for an intimate feel. This is the ideal room for gatherings such as book clubs, group therapy sessions, or club meetings.

The Boardroom (room 8) is 256 square feet. The room is usually set up with a large central table with seating for up to 17 people. This is the ideal setting for club meetings, business meetings, and support group meetings.

The Gathering Room (rooms 7 and 9) is 512 square feet. The room can be set up with tables and chairs for a meeting of up to 20 people or without tables for a presentation for up to 34 people. An upright piano is also available for use. This is an appropriate meeting space for business meetings, annual retreats, small presentations, or club meetings. The Gathering Room can also be divided into two smaller spaces with a partition if necessary.

A mobile computer kiosk for presentations and hybrid meetings is available to use in the meeting rooms for an additional fee.

Furniture

Included in your building rental:

150 movable fabric-cushioned chairs (as seen in the Sanctuary photos).

8 eight-foot by 30-inch folding banquet tables (each seats 8-10 people).

8 round folding tables, four feet in diameter (each seats up to 6 people).

Various other pieces, as seen in above photos.

Interested in booking a building rental?

Please fill out the Building Rental Request Form to express your interest in renting space at A2U2 for your one-time or recurring event. Our congregational administrator will be in touch to schedule a tour and discuss the details with you. Or, call the office at (207) 797-7240.