Use of Church Equipment | Weddings | Library | Key Distribution | Hanover Chapter PFLAG | Hanover Cemetery
Use of Church Buildings and/or Grounds
1. Any group or committee of the church has automatic permission to use the building and/or grounds. Such use is to be scheduled through the church administrative assistant to avoid conflicts with other groups. Such groups are responsible for setting up and taking down chairs and tables and are responsible for leaving the space used as they found it. Provision for leaving notes for the custodian is found on the clipboard inside the janitor’s closet in the back entrance to the kitchen. Groups must also arrange with the church administrative assistant for the regulation of heat or air conditioning in the building.
2. Outside groups of a public service nature are given free use of the building and/or grounds on permission of the Property Committee (either the whole committee or the moderator) or Session, whichever meets first. In case of exception, session will decide about charges for building use. Groups must arrange with the church administrative assistant for regulation of heat or air conditioning in the building. Groups must leave the space looking as it did when they arrived.
3. Children must be monitored/supervised at all times by the group or individual using the building
4. In case of an accident on church property, the persons whose names appear on the application form should be notified.
5. There will be a $50 charge to non-members for the use of the Fellowship Room for receptions or other such functions (e.g., family reunions).
1. When a marriage ceremony occurs in either the Sanctuary or Pastor’s study and there are fewer than 10 people involved, there will be no custodial charges.
2. For a large wedding (10 or more) that involves use of the Sanctuary alone or both the Sanctuary and Fellowship Room and other rooms, there will be a custodial fee as follows:
· Members No Fees
· Non-Members $100 for use of
Sanctuary (wedding & rehearsal)
· $50 for use of Fellowship Room
Building Use Deposit - $50 – This fee will be returned after the event, provided the space used is cleaned and returned as it was found with no damage or mess.
3. All fees are to be paid to the church administrative assistant when the church is reserved. These fees may be waived at the minister’s discretion.
4. The church organist is available for weddings. The fee is $125 (to cover all travel, consultations with the wedding party, rehearsal and wedding); payment should be made directly to the church. Any other organist desired by the bride and groom must be approved by the church organist.
5. An honorarium ($150 is suggested) is appropriate for the minister.
6. There will be no use of rice in a wedding.
7. Decorations must not interfere with the current liturgical decorations that are within the sanctuary. Liturgical decorations, including banners, may not be removed unless approved by the minister.
8. All couples married at Hanover Presbyterian Church must complete pre-marital counseling with the minster or other certified/qualified minister/counselor.
9. Ministers outside of the Hanover Presbyterian Church may officiate at the wedding with approval from the session and minister.
10. Questions about the music should be addressed to the minister.
11. Other rooms may be used by the wedding party with permission but must be returned to original condition.
Guidelines for checking out materials are posted on the wall in the library. If you would like to make a donation of books speak with the administrative assistant.
The office must have on file signatures of those people receiving a key to the church. Anyone using the building for a church committee or outside group must request a key from the property committee, via the church administrative assistant.
WHAT IS PFLAG?
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) is an organization dedicated to supporting gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) persons. Founded by the Hanover Presbyterian Church in 2012, the Hanover chapter is the 12th Indiana chapter and is affiliated with the national PFLAG organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. The national organization has been in existence for over 40 years now. There are over 500 affiliates across the country and worldwide.
We join several chapters in the state, but are the only one serving the southeastern area. We are in Jefferson, Scott, and Switzerland Counties, near Madison, upriver from Louisville and downriver from Cincinnati. Evansville serves the southwestern area, Indianapolis the center. Others around the state include Fort Wayne, Huntington, Bloomington, South Bend based Michiana, Lafayette/Tippecanoe County, Richmond/Whitewater Valley.
One of the main goals of PFLAG is to keep families together. To facilitate this goal, we provide a safe place for ALL members of the family to share their feelings and experiences with others who have been down the same road. We meet monthly to provide a support group, educate ourselves, and advocate for equal rights for members of the GLBT community. We take advantage of excellent resources provided by the national PFLAG and work within our communities to increase understanding and acceptance.
Please refer to the PFLAG website or Facebook Page for more Information about PFLAG Hanover/Madison, Indiana
Please contact Martha Harden for information about the cemetery.
(812)866-2436
