A Unique Facility for Rent

Available for Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, and Parties.  Non-Profits welcomed for meetings and seminars.

What makes Us Unique?

• Inside I-285 in Sandy Springs/Buckhead
• Non-members are invited to use our facility
• May use your preferred caterer
• May serve your own liquor
• May have indoor or outdoor ceremonies in a beautifully wooded and landscaped environment
• Sanctuary, reception area, and grounds are open and inviting to people of all faiths
• May arrange with our minister, Rev. Dr. James H. Macomber for a warm, relationship-centered ceremony or bring your own clergy
• Mixed religious services and commitment ceremonies are welcome at Northwest
• No restrictions on photographers or videographers
• Seating is adjustable to suit your desired configuration
• Lighting is adjustable from bright to a soft glow
• 24 foot square dance floor in the sanctuary/reception room
• Meeting spaces available to chose from to meet your needs

Sanctuary Rental

• This space is very popular for weddings, meetings, and parties. The maximum seating for the Sanctuary is 175. However, for wedding & reception combinations, it’s best suited for 50 to 125 people
• For parties and picnics, using both indoor and outdoor areas, there is room for up to 200 people
• The facility is available Saturdays and Sundays after 2 pm (the fee for 2 pm – 12 am weddings and parties - includes a two hour rehearsal time during the week)
• Our facility is also available weekdays and evenings for business or social meetings, conferences, events, parties, or picnics

Rental includes: (some subject to additional fees)

• grand piano
• sound system for mood music
• microphones
• 175 padded chairs
• tables: 9+ eight foot and 9+ six foot x 2.5 foot rectangular folding tables
• 9 three foot square tables
• 100 folding chairs
• kitchen: 2 microwave ovens, 2 electric ovens, range, several coffee pots
• dressing room
• nursery/toddler room
• Chalice House room and risers for picture taking (when available and arranged in advance)

Chalice House Rental

• This space is very popular for educational seminars, workshops and children’s parties. Rooms can be rented individually or the entire building can be rented.
• There are three classroom spaces available. Two have tables and are ideal for meetings and another has couches for a more casual and comfortable setting.
• Another room starts with no furniture (37 x 20) and can be configured to meet your needs (can seat 40 people in a circle or 67 theatre style).

For more information, rental fees and availability, contact: 

                                       Jennifer Torrence at officenwuuc.org or 770-955-1408

Our Location

See the map page for directions

Please note:

• Dates will be reserved only after receiving your deposit
• Cancellations are subject to loss of your deposit
• No cash bars are allowed, you may serve your own alcohol
• No smoking indoors. Please use the butt cans outside and refrain from throwing butts into the landscaping
• NWUUC staff will provide orientation/tour for caterers, decorators, and family prior to the event by appointment
• No very loud music or noise to disturb our neighbors
• Will need to arrange on your own set up, tear down and clean up back to original condition
• Based on availability, the Congregation Sexton can be hired to assist in setting up for the ceremony, party, or meeting and resetting the facility afterwards for an additional fee of $25 per hour.

and when renting:

• Recommend that you estimate your labor and materials needs, then double it
• No adhesives anywhere, tacks can be used on the wood but not the walls
• Bring your own dish-washing and clean-up supplies (bring plenty of wash cloths and rags)
• Bring your own foil, plastic wrap, paper towels, and trash bags (55 gallon and tall kitchen sizes)
• Facility will be brought back to the condition it was found
• Do not put liquids into the trash bags
• Church kitchenware may not be used
• Watch for and clean up spills on the floor or furnishings ASAP to avoid stains.  (Bring terry cloth towels or rags for this purpose.)