About the Bethesda EC Social Hall

The Bethesda EC Social Hall is located north of the church on Route 183 at 439 South Route 183. This "rustic" space contains a pavilion with picnic benches. A small room at one end of the pavilion can be opened to serve food. There is electricity for heating food but there is no running water.

As a renter, it would be your responsibility to obtain Port-O-Pots for restroom facilities.

There is a firepit on the premises that can be utilized depending on your event.

Since this is a "rustic" setting, the renter, as part of the rental agreement, will clean the location before the event.

If paying by check, please make checks payable to "Bethesda EC Church".

Our pricing is based on a three-tier model. The tiers are as follows:

Tier One: Non-Profit - This tier is for any organization that operated for charitable purposed rather than to generate profit. Organizations that make reservations on this tier are required to provide a certificate of insurance listing "Bethesda E. C. Church" as additionally insured, since the organization is hosting the use of the facility.
Tier Two: Member - This tier if for any individual who is considered part of the Bethesda E. C. Church family. The membership often involves a relationship of mutual care and accountability between the church and the individual looking to reserve the facility.
Tier Three: Non-Member - This tier is for any individual or organization that does not fit the first two tiers. Non-members renting the facility need to understand that alcohol is prohibited on the premises and any balloons (if used) must be flattened before disposal in the dumpster. If there are any outside businesses providing services as part of your reservation, a certificate of insurance is required listing "Bethesda E. C. Church" as additionally insured. Examples of outside providers can be DJs. catering, etc.

Regardless of the tier, the individual reserving the facilities agrees to be responsible for preparing for use and returning to pre-use condition all areas of the premises which they reserved, including entrances and exits. That individual is also solely responsible for implementing appropriate screening and supervision procedures to protect children, youth, and vulnerable adults attending the user's function.

For additional questions, please contact us at facilities@bethesdaec.org.