St. John’s Presbyterian Church and Center is a community resource providing space to non-profit organizations for meetings, events, classes, rehearsals, and concerts. With the exception of weddings and memorials, space is available to non-profits only. Please email sjoffice@stjohnsberkeley.org to inquire about a calendar date and to make an appointment to visit the space.
SPACE USE REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled time begins with group’s designated arrival time and ends with group’s designated departure time; Time includes set-up and clean-up time. Groups are responsible for their own setup and cleanup (including trash/recycling) and to leave the space as they found it. The facility is available from 8am to 9:30pm.
All St. John's rooms are ADA accessible (See details in yellow highlight on Ramp locations)
No events scheduled on Cal Football game days.
REQUIRED at the time of scheduling:
• A copy of the organization’s 501 (c) (3) not for profit tax status letter.
• Certificate of Insurance naming St. John’s Presbyterian Church as an additional insured ($1 million coverage) for events held here.
• Signed Use Agreement.
• $250 security deposit (in most cases).
Please discuss room availability via email at sjoffice@stjohnsberkeley.org.
Miscellaneous Information
On many occasions, event planners will bring their own sound equipment and electronics for the Sanctuary. If you would like to use St. John's equipment, here are the fees for rental:
• One Microphone/Stand $75
• Two Microphones/Stands $100
• One Jack for electronic hookup $75
• Two Jacks for electronic hook-ups $100
• 80" TV (in Sanctuary) $75
• 50" TV (in Hunter Hall) $52
• Portable PA System (in HH/Fireside) $75
• Have the Piano tuned before your event: $255, outsourced to Callahan Piano; SJ arranges this.
The following inventory is available to use with the rental of Hunter Hall/Fireside:
• Eight - 8' rectangular tables (30" wide x 29" height)
• Ten - 12' rectangular tables (33.75" wide x 30" height)
• Fourteen - 5' round tables (29" height)
• Six - 33" round Bistro tables (43.3" height)
• 180 - Chairs (brown, padded, fold-up)
ROOM DESCRIPTIONS
Sanctuary
• Seating up to 275 persons
• Beautiful amphitheater-style auditorium with redwood paneling, copious natural light
• Excellent acoustics
• Bösendorfer grand piano ($250 use fee)
• Four-hour minimum: $350 for first 4 hours up to 100 persons/$780 for first 4 hours for 101-275 persons; addtl hours $80/hour
• Sanctuary Diagram for 275 Download
Campbell Reception Room
• Approx. 23' wide x 33' long
• Lecture-seating to 40
• Intimate yet open multi-use space, perfect for receptions
• Small Patio for indoor/outdoor receptions
• Kitchenette/Food prep space
• Open to sanctuary and small patio
• May be used as additional seating for Sanctuary; audio only-no view of stage
• Four-hour minimum: $144 for first 4 hours up to 35 persons and $36/hour after (35 persons or less); $320 for first 4 hours up to 75 persons and $80/hour after (35-75 standing)
• Campbell Diagram Download
Hunter Hall
• Approx. 47' wide x 65' long
• Steinway Upright Piano, $75 fee
• Yamaha Upright Piano, $52 fee
• Table seating to 150, lecture-seating to 200
• Large, multi-use space for receptions, banquets, meetings
• Multiple tables available: 13-5ft. round, 8-8ft. rectangular, 10-12ft. rectangular; 168 brown padded chairs
• Stage platform (12' wide x 8' deep)
• Professional catering kitchen
• Opens up to Fireside Room & large patio for indoor/outdoor events
• Four-hour minimum: $365 (100 or less people); $780 (101 to 225 people); additional hours $80/hour
• Hunter Hall/Fireside Diagram Download
Fireside Room
• Approx. 23' wide x 35' long
• Lecture-seating to 50
• Opens to Hunter Hall and large patio
• Four-hour minimum: $144 for first 4 hours up to 35 persons and $36/hour after (35 persons or less); $320 for first 4 hours up to 75 persons and $80/hour after (35-75 standing)
• Fireside Room Diagram
Hunter Hall Patio
• Approx. 63' wide x 65' long
• Seating to 150
• Large patio for indoor/outdoor events
• Easy access for kitchen catering and Hunter Hall
• Access to St. John's beautifully landscaped grounds
• Rented in conjunction with Hunter Hall, Fireside or the Sanctuary only
• $210 for first 4 hours; additional hours $80/hour
• Hunter Hall/Patio Diagram Download
Choir Room 212
• Seating to 25
• Classroom or Meeting space
• Rehearsal/warm-up space
• Wedding preparation space
• $36 per hour (less than 25 people only)
• Four-hour Event minimum
• Choir Room 212 Diagram Download
Sproul Room
• Seating to 25
• Classroom or Meeting space
• Rehearsal/warm-up space
• Wedding preparation space
• $36 per hour (less than 25 people only)
• Four-hour Event minimum
• Sproul Room Diagram Download
Ark/Ark Annex
• Seating for 10
• Cheery childcare space
• Rehearsal/warm-up space
• Wedding preparation space
• $26 per hour
• Four-hour Event minimum
PHOTOS
VIDEO OF SANCTUARY's INTERIOR
