Yates Baptist Church
SANCTUARY EVENT POLICY
(Including meetings, seminars, funerals, memorial services, etc.)
- There must be consultation with the church staff concerning set-up for the event.
Nothing may be moved in the sanctuary without consultation, particularly sound and musical equipment.
- Consultation must be held regarding all audio and visual needs.
A. Any use of projection must be approved by the church staff. B. The sanctuary sound and projection systems may only be operated by church-approved technicians. There are no exceptions. C. Microphone use must be coordinated with the church staff and the audio-visual technician. D. No personal laptop may be connected to the system. Only DVDs, memory sticks, or saved files can be submitted for use. E. For non-members and non-ministry-related events, a fee will be charged for the audio-visual technician. The fee of $75 must be paid in advance.
- Decorations and Property Use
No nails, tacks, or tape may be used or driven into the walls, woodwork, pews, carpet, or floors of the church building. No decorations may be used that would damage or abuse pews, walls, carpet, floors, or any church property.
- Funerals and Memorial Services
Before funerals and memorial services involving mortuary assistance, appropriate communication between church staff and the funeral home must take place.
Adopted by Church Staff on March 29, 2011