{"id":12785,"date":"2020-04-11T18:16:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-11T22:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/?page_id=12785"},"modified":"2025-09-01T10:01:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-01T14:01:00","slug":"building-use","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/building-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Use"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_image  avia-builder-el-first  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Building Use<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-12835 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-12835 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/churchhoriz_cropped.jpg\" alt='' title='' height=\"323\" width=\"950\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/churchhoriz_cropped.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/churchhoriz_cropped-300x102.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/churchhoriz_cropped-768x261.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/churchhoriz_cropped-705x240.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>First Congregational Church offers a variety of spaces to hold many different types of events and gatherings, including weddings, funerals and memorial services, special events, concerts, parties, and meetings. Our classic New England architecture, newly renovated sanctuary, restored pipe organ, and warm hospitality make First Congregational Church the perfect place for your next gathering.<\/p>\n<p>We are conveniently located in the heart of Essex Junction with plenty of parking. We have accessible bathrooms on the first and second floor. Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire building.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, visit:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/?page_id=12790\">Weddings<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/?page_id=12808\">Funerals &#038; Memorials<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/?page_id=12810\">Concerts &#038; Recitals<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/?page_id=12812\">Meetings &#038; Other Uses<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Descriptions of each space follow below. Our Sanctuary, Fellowship Hall, Gym and several classrooms are fully accessible and served by accessible restrooms.<\/p>\n<p>Please contact the Church Office for a rental application and information regarding church building use policies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  id=\"Room_Descriptions\"  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h3    avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Rooms<\/h3><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Sanctuary<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Classic New England architecture; newly restored<\/li>\n<li>Seats up to 225 in pews<\/li>\n<li>Center aisle &#038; balcony<\/li>\n<li>Moveable Pulpit and Lectern (coming soon!)<\/li>\n<li>Sound system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-8  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-14168 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-14168 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/renovated_sanctuary_small.jpg\" alt='' title='renovated_sanctuary_small' height=\"400\" width=\"600\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/renovated_sanctuary_small.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/renovated_sanctuary_small-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Fellowship Hall<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>31 ft. x 41 ft.<\/li>\n<li>Seats up to 110 (without tables) or up to 75 (with tables)<\/li>\n<li>Up to 10-12 rectangular tables or 6-8 round tables (rent from an outside vendor)<\/li>\n<li>Sound system &#038; drop-down projection screen<\/li>\n<li>Adjacent kitchen<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div   data-size='no scaling'  data-lightbox_size='large'  data-animation='slide'  data-conditional_play=''  data-ids='5072,13144'  data-video_counter='0'  data-autoplay='true'  data-bg_slider='false'  data-slide_height=''  data-handle='av_slideshow'  data-interval='4'  data-class=' avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  '  data-el_id=''  data-css_id=''  data-scroll_down=''  data-control_layout='av-control-default'  data-custom_markup=''  data-perma_caption=''  data-autoplay_stopper=''  data-image_attachment=''  data-min_height='0px'  data-lazy_loading='disabled'  class='avia-slideshow avia-slideshow-1  av-control-default av-default-height-applied avia-slideshow-no scaling av_slideshow  avia-builder-el-12  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   avia-slide-slider '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><ul class='avia-slideshow-inner ' style='padding-bottom: 75%;' ><li  class=' slide-1 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '  title='Wonderful Visitor volunteers received training on Feb. 10th' ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5072 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-5072\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/IMG_7389.jpg\" width=\"360\" height=\"270\" title='IMG_7389' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/IMG_7389.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/IMG_7389-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/div><\/li><li  class=' slide-2 ' ><div data-rel='slideshow-1' class='avia-slide-wrap '   ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-13144 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13144\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FH_craft_fest_small.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" title='FH_craft_fest_small' alt=''  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FH_craft_fest_small.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/FH_craft_fest_small-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class='avia-slideshow-arrows avia-slideshow-controls'><a href='#prev' class='prev-slide' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87c' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'>Previous<\/a><a href='#next' class='next-slide' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue87d' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'>Next<\/a><\/div><div class='avia-slideshow-dots avia-slideshow-controls'><a href='#1' class='goto-slide active' >1<\/a><a href='#2' class='goto-slide ' >2<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Kitchen<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Commercial appliances: gas range, stacked convection-only Blodgett ovens, dishwasher<\/li>\n<li>Two double sinks<\/li>\n<li>Fully equipped, including plates and flatware<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Marvin Lounge<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Perfect for smaller meetings and social gatherings<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable seating for up to 25 guests<\/li>\n<li>A\/V equipment<\/li>\n<li>Adjacent kitchenette for light refreshments<\/li>\n<li>Must use small set of stairs to access restrooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Gym<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>961 sq. ft.<\/li>\n<li>Folding tables\/chairs available<\/li>\n<li>Wood floors<\/li>\n<li>Basketball hoop (half court)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><div  class='avia-image-container  av-styling-    avia-builder-el-22  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img decoding=\"async\" class='wp-image-13084 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-13084 avia_image' src=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/empty_gym_small.jpg\" alt='' title='empty_gym_small' height=\"333\" width=\"500\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/empty_gym_small.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.fccej.org\/v5\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/empty_gym_small-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; 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