Our Building
The Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence is surrounded by trees and enjoys a lovely view of children’s playing areas to the east and fields to the south. Built to accommodate our growing membership, our recent addition, shown above, was dedicated October 19, 2008. Sunday services and programs and Wednesday evening dinners and programs are now held here.
The new facility was designed by el dorado, inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, and built by Kelley Construction of Topeka, Kansas. It has a clean, open contemporary look, innovative lighting, and is well integrated into the site with the existing building (the former Pleasant Valley School). These features brought it one of the three top design honors in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Central States design competition in 2008.
Both the new addition and the original Pleasant Valley building connected to it are available for rental when not used by the Fellowship. The new facility can accommodate a maximum of 180 in the meeting hall. There is a reception area and a kitchen there. The Pleasant Valley building meeting room (now called Founders’ Hall) can accommodate a maximum of 90 comfortably; there is a kitchen and reception area in the basement. Both facilities are handicapped accessible.
Please contact ufloffice@sunflower.com to inquire about building rental policies and rental rates.
Rental Policy
Active members, emeritus members, and inactive members may use the Fellowship buildings and grounds gratis for major life events, (such as naming ceremonies, birthdays, anniversaries, funerals, weddings, and memorial services), and selected other events in consultation with our minister. Larger events requiring coordination such as weddings, receptions, and large anniversary parties will incur a fee to cover an Event Coordinator and additional custodial support. Members agree to be present for the entire time of use.
Space at the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence may be rented by any group or individual whose purpose, goals, ideals, or philosophy is consistent with the broad ideals of this Fellowship.
Requests and reservations for space shall be directed to the Office Manager (785-842-3339 or ufloffice@sunflower.com) who is responsible for the scheduling of events taking place at the Fellowship. Applicable rental fees shall be considered on an individual basis by the Office Manager in conjunction with the Executive Board.
The Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence does not assume responsibility for the opinions or activities of any organization or individual not officially connected with this Fellowship. Permission to use the facilities does not constitute endorsement of the group or of its goals.
The use of alcohol during events held at the Fellowship requires prior approval of the Executive Board.
All users and renters agree to keep the buildings and grounds smoke-free, and further agree to leave the buildings and grounds in presentable condition immediately after the event. All users and renters agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence from any and all claims for damages.
Adopted by vote of the Executive Board of the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence on this 15th day of November 2006.
