Rental of our Building
Welcome to Saltwater Unitarian Universalist Church! We are in Des Moines, close to Saltwater State Park.
Our campus and buildings are perfect for weddings, memorials, parties, meetings, and other events. Groups who currently share our facilities include Bet Chaverim Synagogue, Haitian Christian United Church, and YES for Early Success.
For rental requests contact our Congregational Administrator via email at administrator@saltwaterchurch.org
Event Fee Schedule
| Rites of Passage | Non-member | Member |
| Main Facility | $500 | no charge |
| Outside Event | ||
| Main Building (sanctuary, kitchen, & welcoming room) | $500 | $250 |
| Welcoming Room (main building) | $200 | $100 |
| Church Office (main room & conference room) | $150 | $75 |
| Main Building, Office, & Church Grounds | $650 | $325 |
| Refundable cleaning/damage deposit | $500 | no charge |
| Lock/unlock fee | $30 | no charge |
Fees are for 0 – 4 hours. For events longer than four hours, rooms may be rented at a pro-rated hourly rate (for example, $125 per hour for the main facility).
Members pay no fee to rent the facility for Rites of Passage and 50% of regular rates for other events. Use of our audio equipment is included in the rental fee. Our minister, musicians, and A/V technician are available for hire for an additional fee.
Our main facility has a sanctuary with a garden view, a kitchen, a second large room (the Welcoming Room) and bathrooms. The sanctuary can hold 120 people. The church office has two meeting rooms, bathrooms and a kitchen. The Lighthouse is actively used for classroom space and is not available to rent. On site is a labyrinth, picnic tables with shelter, and beautiful woods with walking trails that connect with Saltwater State Park.
For more information on renting our building, call us at 206-651-7358 or email the Office Administrator.