The church will accept applications for facility use to duly recognized non-profits that uphold and are consistent with the Church’s Book of Discipline of Social Principles (⁋⁋ 160-166) and ecumenical objectives.  

The existence of fees is not intended to be a revenue stream for “renting out” the facilities of the church. Rather, fees are intended to cover normal, ongoing maintenance expenses and to provide custodial services for any use of the facility

Insurance: When necessary, a user group may be required to furnish a certificate of comprehensive general liability insurance coverage with a combined single limit of not less that $1,000,000 and naming the church as an additional insured.

Covenant:  The person or group using the facilities agrees that upon completion of their usage, they will return the facility in a like condition, including necessary cleanup and furniture arrangements.  Any damages will be addressed separately.  I further agree to receive instruction on the proper are of the facilities and equipment, to abide by and enforce all rules and regulations of First United Methodist Church and to leave the property in a clean and orderly condition.  I further understand that I am accepting responsibility for the repair and repair and any and all damages.  

                                                RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

 In consideration of being permitted to use the facilities of Columbia First United Methodist Church (the “Property”), I hereby execute this Release and Waiver of Liability (“Release”) and assume full and complete responsibility for any injury, accident, illness, medical expenses or loss of property that may occur while I am on the Property and relinquish any and all rights I have now or may have in the future against CFUMC, its employees, members or agents (collectively, the “Church”), arising out of or related to my utilization of the Property. I do hereby, voluntarily and without duress, execute this Release under the following terms:

 1.      Waiver and Release. I do hereby waive, covenant not to sue, release and forever discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Church from any and all liability, claims, fines, suits, orders, actions, damages, costs and/or expenses and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, that I may have against the Church arising out of or in any way connected with or related to my presence at or participation in activities arising from my utilization of the Property.  I understand that this Release discharges the Church from any and all liability or claims that I may have against the Church with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, medical expenses, death, property damages or consequential expenses or losses that may result from my utilization of the Property, whether caused by the negligence, the action or inaction of the Church.

 2.     Assumption of the Risk. I am aware of and expressly and specifically assume all risks associated with my participation in the activities on the Property.

 3.     Other. I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Tennessee, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Tennessee. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.

4.    Execution. I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same. I further understand that if I am a minor, this release and waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian. If I am that parent or guardian of a minor, I understand that by signing this waiver of liability I, and the minor whose behalf I am signing, are bound by its terms. If signing on behalf of an entity or group, I represent that I am duly authorized to execute this Release on behalf of the entity or group I represent.

By signing below, you agree to the above.

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