Building Use Guidelines

Special Events & Rental

Call 619-427-5515 or email the church office office.stmarkscv@gmail.com  if you have any questions. Download our Facility Use Guidelines and Policies, Hold Harmless Agreement and Building Use Fees Documents.

Jacobson Hall is a beautiful venue. Suitable for large or small gatherings. 

Facility Use Guidelines

_____ PROCESSING OF APPLICATION:
1. Application for use of facility should be made at least three (3) weeks in advance of the date of the function.
2. Application will not be accepted earlier than one (1) year prior to the event.
3. The applicant whose name appears on the Hold Harmless Agreement will be held responsible for the group’s use.
4. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age with valid photo identification and be present at the facility throughout
the entire event.
5. Fees will be assigned, and the requested date will be reserved upon receipt of the “Request for Facilities Use” and “Hold Harmless Agreement” forms, along with the $100 reservation fee (applied to final invoice).

NOTE: See St. Mark’s Event Space Rental Fees, Funeral/Memorial or Wedding pages for appropriate fees.
6. A rental deposit of ½ the rental fees for usage AND the refundable cleaning/security deposit must be received within five (5) working days of the receipt of “Request for Facilities Use” form.
7. The balance of all remaining fees is due five (5) business days prior to the event.
8. All payments must be in cash, Venmo or ZELLE to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church.
9. All changes in facility use arrangements must be coordinated with the church office.

____CANCELLATION:
1. The Event Host may cancel the Agreement: at any time up to 60 days prior to the Event Date by
providing written notice of such election to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, at no cost to the Host.
2. Within 60 days before the Event Date, the Host will be charged 50% of the Rental Costs paid.
3. Within 30 days before the Event Date, the Host will be charged 100% of the Rental Costs paid.
4. At any time, due to unforeseen events, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church may cancel the reservation at no
cost to the Host. All fees paid to date will be refunded immediately.

____CLEANING & DAMAGE SECURITY DEPOSIT:
1. The security deposit will be refunded seven (7) days after the event, provided there is no damage or
violation of the terms and conditions outlined in the rental agreement.
2. The Event Host shall be responsible for all damages to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, its furnishings,
fixtures, or any other property belonging to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church caused by the Host, their
guests, vendors, or any third party associated with the event.
3. In the event of damage, the cost of repair or replacement will be deducted from the security deposit.
4. If damages exceed the amount of the security deposit, the client will be invoiced for the additional
charges.

____ INSURANCE:
1. St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chula Vista requires a Hold Harmless Agreement. This
signed document will need to be on file in the church office three (3) weeks prior to the event.
2. The church is not liable for accidents, injuries, or loss of personal property in connection with any of its facilities.

_____ STATEMENT OF POLICY ON THE USE OF FACILITIES:
1. The church and church sponsored activities shall have first priority.
2. Community service organizations may then be considered, provided the group is involved in an endeavor consistent with the aims of the church and provide proof of 501-C status.
3. Use of facilities shall be without conflict to the organizational life of the church.

____ FACILITY USE RULES AND REGULATIONS:
1. No smoking or vaping is allowed on church property.
2. Alcoholic beverages, marijuana and other intoxicants are not permitted on church property.
3. Kitchen use is not available to rental groups.
4. All caterers must have a San Diego County Health Permit.
5. No equipment may be removed from the area.
6. Music may not be audible for more than 50 feet outside the facility (CVMC2.55.185).
7. In addition, all Disc jockeys (DJ’s) must possess a business license from the City of Chula Vista.
8. Evenings: All electronic sound producing and /or amplifying equipment must be turned off and
disconnected at 10:00 PM.
9. The facility must be cleaned and completely vacated by the end of the contracted rental time.
10. The facility can be opened for set up at the beginning of the contracted rental time.
11. Patio furniture and umbrellas DO NOT belong to St. Mark’s and are NOT to be moved or used during Facility Use
Rental.

_____SET-UP AND DECORATIONS:
1. Applicant is responsible for providing the church office with set-up instructions for tables and chairs. Clear aisles (no
less than 48 inches wide) to all doors designated “exit” must be maintained at all times.
2. Groups utilizing the facility are responsible for any damages due to decorations.
3. The use of confetti, rice, bird seed, etc. (for throwing) is prohibited.

_____CLEAN-UP EXPECTED:
At the end of an event, groups are responsible for the following:
1. Cleaning of all equipment used.
2. Cleaning of any counter areas used.
3. Cleaning and wiping of all tables and chairs used.
4. Cleaning of floor or carpet areas soiled or dampened (sweeping, mopping spills)
5. Please use the trash cans provided or your own plastic bags. Please empty the trash cans at the end of the event
and take them to the trash dumpster area on the top tier of parking lot.
6. Removal of all supplies, personal articles, displays, decorations, etc.
7. Report any damages to the office as soon as possible.

_____OVERNIGHT STAYS:
1. Space for overnight stays by church groups may be considered upon request. Males and females must stay in
separate areas.
2. The ratio of adults (21 years or older) to youth will be as follows:
a. College Age: ONE adult for every TEN youths.
b. High School Age: ONE adult for every EIGHT youths.
c. Jr. High/Middle School: ONE adult for every SIX youths.

 

St. Mark’s Event Space Rental Fees

Jacobson Hall (fellowship hall):  Saturdays ONLY

Please see Funeral/Memorial or Weddings webpages for these specific events, costs and arrangements.  Note:  St. Mark’s is an alcohol, drug and smoke-free campus

Capacity:  130 seated at tables, with two 8’ serving tables.

Minimum Fee:  $600 for 4 hours. (includes set-up time, event time, and break-down)

Extra Hours:   $150/hour

Includes:  Fellowship hall, small sink and counter area in the room, access to restrooms on the patio.  No kitchen use available. 

Other Required Charges: 

All charges are to be paid in cash or digitally via Venmo or Zelle.

  1. $100: Cleaning Fee
  2. $100: Reservation Fee (applied to the final invoice)
  3. $250: Cleaning & Damage Deposit (refundable if facility returned in original condition) 

Other Options:

  1. $200: Use of the patio, if requested in advance.  No Bounce House on property; no grill or vehicles allowed on patio.
  2. $75 per technician for 2 hours (Extra hours: $50/hour): Media technician(s) required to manage sound, video and any other technology that is permanently installed in the fellowship hall.  (Paid in cash to media technician)

NOTE:  Room is not air-conditioned; ceiling fans and east/west doors channel ocean breezes through the room. 

BYO: Caterer, Food Trays or Food Truck, non-alcoholic drinks, Music or DJ, Decorations, Backdrops, etc.  All loud music must be turned off by 10:00 PM.

 

Sanctuary Rental, other than funeral/memorial or wedding services:

Please see Funeral/Memorial or Weddings for these specific events, costs and arrangements.  Note:  St. Mark’s is an alcohol, drug and smoke-free campus 

Capacity:  250 seated in pews

Minimum Fee:  $750 for 4 hours. (includes set-up, event time, and break-down)

Extra Hours:   $150/hour 

Includes:  Lobby, sanctuary, altar, pew seating for 250, restrooms, grand piano, pipe organ (upon special request and must be played by a member of the Organ Guild).  

NOTE:  Sanctuary is not air-conditioned; multiple doors, east/west windows and multiple floor fans channel ocean breezes through the space. 

Other Charges:   All charges are to be paid in CASH or digitally via Venmo or ZELLE

  1. $100: Cleaning Fee
  2. $100: Reservation Fee  (applied to the final invoice)
  3. $250: Cleaning & Damage Deposit (refundable if facility returned in original condition)
  4. $75 per technician for 2 hours (Extra hours: $50/hour): 
  5. Media Technician(s) required to manage sound, video and any other technology that is permanently installed in the sanctuary. Up to two media technicians required, depending on Event Host plans:  microphones, instruments, slides, live video, recording, YouTube broadcast, other?  (Paid in cash to the media technician(s).  

Members of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or 501(c) status organizations, please contact the office directly for reduced member or 501(c) rate for facility use.

 

Updated: August 14, 2026

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (ELCA)

580 Hilltop Drive – Chula Vista, CA 91910

Phone: 619-427-5515 E-mail: office.stmarkscv@gmail.com