Need a Space to Meet?
First Parish Church in Taunton has rooms available at reasonable rates for large or small groups; ceremonial, social and professional events. You may print, complete and return both the Event Policies and Rental Form, below, or contact our Administrator to ask about using one of our spaces for your special event.
Elizabeth Hall
Elizabeth Hall, formerly known as the Supper Room, is on the lower level of the main building. This spacious room is appropriate for large or small meetings, particularly those involving a meal, since Elizabeth Hall is next to our kitchen. Elizabeth Hall is ideal for rehearsal dinners, pot luck suppers, and large breakfast or luncheon meetings. Maximum capacity is 100.
Elizabeth Hall, formerly known as the Supper Room, is on the lower level of the main building. This spacious room is appropriate for large or small meetings, particularly those involving a meal, since Elizabeth Hall is next to our kitchen. Elizabeth Hall is ideal for rehearsal dinners, pot luck suppers, and large breakfast or luncheon meetings. Maximum capacity is 100.
Kitchen
We offer a large kitchen that includes ample counter space, sinks, coffee pots, stove, oven, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Kitchen rentals include the use of our large pots and pans and appliances, but do not include the use of church flatware or dishes. All cleanup must be done by renter. There is no dishwasher available, so washing up must be done by hand.
We offer a large kitchen that includes ample counter space, sinks, coffee pots, stove, oven, microwave ovens and refrigerators. Kitchen rentals include the use of our large pots and pans and appliances, but do not include the use of church flatware or dishes. All cleanup must be done by renter. There is no dishwasher available, so washing up must be done by hand.
The Loft
The Loft is one of the church’s most popular meeting spaces, located above the chapel. The Loft includes a conference table and chairs, seating eight; a circle of chairs, perfect for meditation or group discussion for up to twelve; and a living room-style sofa and chairs, for casual groups of up to eight. Any of these spaces may be combined or added to by moving chairs throughout the space. Maximum capacity is approximately 30.
The Loft is one of the church’s most popular meeting spaces, located above the chapel. The Loft includes a conference table and chairs, seating eight; a circle of chairs, perfect for meditation or group discussion for up to twelve; and a living room-style sofa and chairs, for casual groups of up to eight. Any of these spaces may be combined or added to by moving chairs throughout the space. Maximum capacity is approximately 30.
Sanctuary
Our sanctuary seats over 400 and is appropriate for large, formal weddings and other ceremonies.
Our sanctuary seats over 400 and is appropriate for large, formal weddings and other ceremonies.
Availability:
Church spaces are typically available for regular (weekly or monthly) meetings of up to 30 people on weeknights, when several church and/or private groups may share the building. Wedding rehearsals generally take place on Friday evenings, and weddings on Saturdays. Child dedications for members typically take place during Sunday morning services; private child dedications or baptisms may be held at any hour after 12:00 PM on Sundays. Private parties may be held on Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoon or evening. Business meetings or conferences may be held on any weekday between 8:30 and 5:00.
Accessibility:
Unfortunately, our nineteenth century church is only imperfectly accessible by twenty-first century standards. We offer a wheelchair ramp upon request, to go into the side door that accesses the main floor, including the chapel, rest rooms and Hodgdon Room. There is a chair lift that accesses the main sanctuary, and we offer a wheelchair for the use of anyone who needs it. Rooms that are only accessible by stairs include the Loft, Elizabeth Hall, administrative offices and religious education classrooms.
Church spaces are typically available for regular (weekly or monthly) meetings of up to 30 people on weeknights, when several church and/or private groups may share the building. Wedding rehearsals generally take place on Friday evenings, and weddings on Saturdays. Child dedications for members typically take place during Sunday morning services; private child dedications or baptisms may be held at any hour after 12:00 PM on Sundays. Private parties may be held on Friday, Saturday or Sunday afternoon or evening. Business meetings or conferences may be held on any weekday between 8:30 and 5:00.
Accessibility:
Unfortunately, our nineteenth century church is only imperfectly accessible by twenty-first century standards. We offer a wheelchair ramp upon request, to go into the side door that accesses the main floor, including the chapel, rest rooms and Hodgdon Room. There is a chair lift that accesses the main sanctuary, and we offer a wheelchair for the use of anyone who needs it. Rooms that are only accessible by stairs include the Loft, Elizabeth Hall, administrative offices and religious education classrooms.
