Sanctuary
Our worship space has tiered, fixed pews set in a 180-degree semi-circle facing a small stage/pulpit area. With high ceilings and ample natural light, this space is perfect for concerts and life events.
Capacity: 300
$350 for private events
$575 for public(ticketed) events
This space is billed at a daily flat rate.
Sandburg Hall
Our Fellowship Hall is a large, open space that has one wall of windows. This space can serve as the perfect area for a reception or an organizational dinner; there is a pass-through counter to the kitchen. You can also make use of our projector for a presentation on film screening.
Capacity:100
$250
This space is billed at a daily flat rate.
Lower Level Commons
An open, carpeted area on the lower level of our main building. All of our classrooms branch off this main area. Ideal for mid-sized discussion groups or kids’ activities.
Capacity: 20-25
$50 for the first 3hrs
$20 each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
Classrooms
Located off the Commons in the Lower Level of our main building are 6 classrooms, most populated with tables and chairs. These multifunctional spaces are great for art groups, greenrooms/ getting ready space for your life event or concert being held in our sanctuary, or for breakout rooms when rented in conjunction with the commons space. Exact dimensions of classrooms vary, average capacity is 10-15.
$35 for the first 3hrs
$15 each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
23 Edwin- Parlor
This cozy space is great for small meetings.It features a non-working fireplace and includes a sofa and easy chair. Meeting seating is upholstered chairs.
Capacity: 20
$60 for the first 3hrs
$25 each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
23 Edwin- Board Room
This space is equipped with a large square table that seats 12. Works well for hybrid meetings.
$60 for the first 3hrs
$25 each additional hour
This space is billed hourly.
Event Rentals
& Building Reservations
The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville has several spaces available to rent for individuals and groups who contribute to the furtherance of our Mission and Ends Statements as listed in our  Governance Document. Â
Our Spaces
A Note on Accessibility:   While all of our spaces are independently accessible for community members with limited mobility, travel between them is not.  Both the Sanctuary and  23 Edwin are equipped with ramp entrances and accessible parking, and the lower level of our main building has access from our rear, gravel lot. However, there is no elevator between floors in our main building.
Kitchens
Our campus has two kitchens, one attached to Sandburg Fellowship Hall and one at 23 Edwin. While these are not commercial kitchens and not equipped to fully cater an event, they do include the resources for coffee services, (industrial coffee pots and percolators in our Sandburg Kitchen) and all the necessary amenities to prepare smaller quantities of snack foods, or plenty of room for a third party caterer to stage dishes.
Kitchens must rented in conjunction with other rooms.
Additional Fees and Services
In addition to Room Rental Fees, some renters may incur other charges. For most events, a member of staff, known as a Building Coordinator, is required on-site and staffing fees apply. Â Recurring renters whose events do not include food, additional set-up, or more than 30 participants may forgo building staff and instead be issued a building key. This requires a $50 key deposit and a signed key agreement.
Other possible fees are tied to ministerial, music, and AV services. For a more thorough reference check out our event services guide.
Service Recommendations
We do not provide in-house services like catering, floristry, or photography. However, we are happy to recommend some trusted, locally-owned businesses!