First Unitarian Church of Honolulu

We offer a variety of open, comfortable, quiet meeting spaces.
Please explore the options and make an application to rent to meet your needs.

We offer meeting rooms described below and residential apartments.

View of the Port Cochere from the Parking area

Rentals of one room, more, or the entire church and grounds are available with advance notice and pending church activities.  Prices subject to change.

Sanctuary

The Main Sanctuary features seating for approximately 125, a stained glass chalice, and room for musicians.  Chairs for 125 are included in the rental rate.

Sanctuary Rental rate:  $60/hour

The Gallery on the Pali – always featuring the work of a local artist.

Gallery Rental Rate: $40/hour

The Gallery is a local favorite for art receptions, social gatherings and formal meetings. The room has a capacity for 65 standing and can seat between 20 and 45 depending on configuration.  Since it is off the kitchen, it is easy for serving food.

Kitchen
(The front area has a dishwasher and counters.  The back area has counters, large gas stove and sinks)

Kitchen Rental Rate:  $35/hour

The kitchen has not been officially certified as a commercial kitchen.  It may be used to serve or warm food already cooked or brought in by a caterer.  The commercial dishwasher is also available.

For special events, such as a wedding and reception, consider renting the entire downstairs for $200 /hour.  This includes the Sanctuary, the Gallery (reception room), the Study, Foyer, Kitchen, and Porte Cochere.

The entire first floor and three rooms on the second floor are also available on most Sundays from 2-10 p.m. with a two hour rehearsal time possible during weekdays.  This rate includes one staff person to assist you.  Weddings can easily be accommodated.  To visit or ask questions, contact Nancy Schildt, nschildt707@gmail.com

2nd Floor Meeting Rooms

Meeting Room #2 – two views of one room

Rental Rate:  $40/hour

Space is set up as classroom.  Large Room with bathroom down the hallway.
No elevator to 2nd floor.

Meeting Room #3

Private Library type space is appropriate for meetings with seating for up to 8 people. Bathroom down the hall; no elevator.

Rental Rate: $30/hour

To visit or reserve space, please email: office@unitariansofhi.org

Church grounds accommodates 45 cars when parked according to FUCH parking diagram. When maximum capacity is reached, cars will be blocked in. Please plan accordingly.

In order to protect our carpet and your deposit, serving and consuming food or beverages in carpeted areas is prohibited, including all upstairs areas, the foyer, and the Study.

Refundable Deposit fee is at a ratio of 1:1 with total rental costs up until a $200 cap is reached (e.g., a $40 rental requires a $40 deposit and a $201+ fee requires a $200 deposit).

Reservations:  Cancellation within one month of rental will lose deposit.  Rental reservation for the entire church for a wedding or other large event requires a 50% deposit. (Sundays only from 2-10 pm).  Full payment is required within 60 days of event.

The user group is required to return space to original condition. This includes returning furniture to original places, emptying trash, sweeping floors and kitchen counters if used. Deposit fee will be used for damage of property or failure to abide by basic protocols.

A responsible party must be designated to agree to and sign a rental and use protocols agreement.

Revised: February 2024