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, where weddings, memorial services, and annual meetings take place.  The sanctuary with chairs stacked to the side to make room for an event or party.

The sanctuary is 1850 square feet and can seat a maximum of 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. 

The Steinway grand piano is only available to rent by special permission only.

 

The sanctuary is an appropriate space to rent for presentations, annual meetings, conferences, and concerts for a maximum of 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, with a six burner gas stove and oven and counter space for food preparation.  The kitchen, with a three bay commercial sink and commercial dish sanitizer.  The vegetable prep and handwashing sink.  A view of the full commercial kitchen with island counter space.

The kitchen is for members and by special permission only.

Meeting Rooms

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

The Memorial Room, with chairs arranged in a circle for an intimate gathering of 9 individuals.

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, with chairs arranged around a table for a small group meet of 12 participants.

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, with chairs arranged in a circle for a group meeting of 14 people.

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 computer kiosk on a rolling stand, useful for hybrid meetings and participants joining via zoom.

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. Email office@a2u2.org, our congregational administrator will be in touch to schedule a tour and discuss the details with you. We typically book events in advance, please give us a minimum of 3 weeks notice to schedule your event request.