The Ministry Center

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About the Ministry Center

The Ministry Center at Peace Lutheran Church is the result of a long-term plan that started in 1981 to construct a campus that could accommodate the expanding faith community and offer community space. The additional wing, which houses classrooms, a professional kitchen, and a spacious multipurpose area, was constructed in 2006, making the concept a reality. Recovery groups, choral arts organizations, a day care, and private parties and events now use the space that the Ministry Center provides.

The Ministry Center at Peace Lutheran Church is available for private parties including meetings, receptions, Quinceñeras, birthday parties, and baby showers. The Ministry Center is equipped with a catering kitchen and our fellowship hall can accommodate up to 120 people. In addition to the fellowship hall, the Ministry Center has smaller rooms to accommodate smaller groups and events.

Speak with a member of our team.

Contact Jill Fronck, Ministry Center Coordinator, (240) 754-4433 or admin@myplc.org

We recommend calling to speak with the Ministry Center Coordinator before visiting Peace Lutheran Church as office hours may vary. Jill can work with you to schedule a time to visit and tour the site, and walk you through the reservation process.

Space Use Application Here

Space Use Policy Document

Event Insurance

Sanctuary

Conference Room

The Ministry Center conference room is ideal for small group meetings or classes and can seat up to ten individuals. Audio/Visual is available.

Fellowship Hall

The fellowship hall is a large multi-purpose space that can accommodate 120 people.

Classroom

The classroom is ideal for medium sized groups or classes and can accommodate upwards of 70 people

Kitchen

Peace Lutheran offers a fully functional catering kitchen.

Rentals are scheduled at six (6) hour blocks with two (2) hours for set-up and clean-up, and four (4) hours for the event. A cleaning fee of $125 is included in the base price.

Space

Dimensions

Max. Occupancy

Base Cost

Additional Hours

(per hour)

Fellowship Hall*

38' x 58'

150

$825.00

$105.00

Classrooms

49' x 22'

$375.00

$45.00

Conference Room

150.00

$25.00

Kitchen Use Only

80.00

$12.00

Sanctuary

$1025.00

Sanctuary & Fellowship Hall*

$1300.00

$105.00

* includes kitchen use.

Space Rental Opportunities

Please review our Use Guidelines and Application for additional information. The completed application can be returned to the church office by email or in-person. The church office is open most weeks Monday-Thursday from 9 am to 3 pm. To see if space is available on your event date, please see the church calendar and confirm with the church office.

If you have a group that is engaged in community work and needs a place to gather or need a large space to host a party, please complete the inquiry form here or call (240) 754-4433.

Peace Lutheran Church offers a special rate for quinceañeras that allows for earlier set-up time and other preparations. The special rate for a quinceañera is $1100.00 and includes:

Access to the space for 90-minutes the evening before for rehearsal only.
Access to the space from 11:00am to 11:59pm the day of the event.
Access to the kitchen, tables and chairs the day of the event.
Includes deep cleaning costs.

Users must provide a certificate of liability. Proof of coverage is required. Users must provide evidence of coverage 14-days prior to the event date. Coverage must include comprehensive general liability insurance, including broad form property damage coverage of at least $300,000 naming Peace Lutheran Church, 401 Smallwood Drive, Saint Charles, MD 20602, as the additional insured. If alcohol will be served during the event, it must also be indicated on the insurance policy. The church council or its representatives reserves the right to inspect the property.

If proof of insurance coverage is not provided within 14-days of the event, Peace Lutheran Church has the right to cancel the event and retain 50% of rental fee.

Special Event (General Liability) insurance is available through most major insurance companies including Eventsured.