Our St. John Parish Centre (Hall) . . .

You are welcome (pending event approval) to book for: Monday to Thursday, but only after 4pm on school days, & all day Friday, Saturday & Sunday. The entire facility is otherwise in use Mon to Thurs by the UGDSB (8am to 4pm).

• All events or functions must be booked through the Parish Office ( @131 Georgina St) with enough time to ensure all proper documentation is obtained. BOOKINGS ARE NOT GUARANTEED UNTIL THE PARISH OFFICE CONFIRMS IT.

• TO CONFIRM BOOKING & BEFORE A KEY IS GIVEN: we must receive . . .

• TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT form completed & signed, (see link below) & delivered to Parish Office (@ 131 Georgina St) (519-848-2108) https://stjohntheevangelist.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/parishhallrentalformsept52025.pdf
• ENTIRE RENTAL FEE: Cash or Cheque payable to St. John Evangelist R.C. Church. COST: The rental fee is $20.00/hour for up to 4 hours, or $120.00/Full Day (must include set-up & clean-up time) & any extra Donation to the Parish will be gratefully accepted.
• EVENT INSURANCE: Confirmation of Commercial Liability Insurance with a minimum limit of $2,000,000.
• If your group or service club can provide Proof Of Insurance coverage great, but if not . . . Event Insurance is available through Gallagher Insurance (IBAM) at the link below. https://secure.e-registernow.com/cgi-bin/mkpayment.cgi?state=3300
• LIQUOR LICENSE: The User must obtain this, and if serving Alcohol: coverage is available through Gallagher/IBAM for an extra fee.
• As you are purchasing this coverage, Please also include ST JOHN OFFICE as our contact, & include our Email stjohnarthur@hamiltondiocese.com so we also receive a copy of your coverage from IBAM as proof of protection.
• FACILITY: (see below photos) is equipped with: AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on site inside front entrance & the entire facility is wheelchair accessible.
• FIRST AID KIT: a small general use kit is located in the Kitchen.
• FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: are located throughout the Facility.
• Absolutely NO SMOKING OR VAPING in or adjacent to the Facility!
• CLASS/MEETING ROOM x 1: with tables, chairs, piano (NOT to be moved), blackboards, pull down screen.
• KITCHEN: large fridge, 2 ranges, 1x microwave, dishwasher, utensils, teaccups/saucers, coffee mugs, plates, pots & pans, etc (does not include tablecloth’s & napkins).
• WASHROOMS: Men’s & Women’s & 1x larger private washroom with a pull down change table & a recliner.
• HALL/GYMN: Hall size is 54′ x 42′. Allowed Seating Capacity is 275 persons or with table/chairs is 200 persons. AVAILABLE: 12 x Round Tables which seat 8 persons each (total = 96). Various wood square & rectangular tables for use for displays, food service etc. Chairs are located on and under the stage. A large wooden lectern is available (no sound system link or Internet access).
• Immediately AFTER YOUR EVENT, THE KEY MUST BE RETURNED to the Office or the Black Mailbox in front of the Church next door.