Get on the Church Calendar
If your event requires childcare, fill out the Calendar/ Childcare Request form. If your event will require room or equipment set up, fill out the Room Set Up form. You may submit these forms to Margaret Bremer by either dropping them off at the church office or by faxing them to the church at: (713) 667-1734. Margaret will then contact you to confirm your reservation. The ability to fill out and submit forms online will be available soon.
If your event doesn’t require childcare or room set up, email the details to Margaret at: mbremer@sapch.org, including the date and time of your event, number of attendees, and room preference. Due to facility costs and availability, you may be assigned a room other than the one you requested.
Childcare Information
Childcare is provided with no cost for church-related events at the church on Sunday afternoons, Tuesday evenings, Wednesday mornings, Wednesday evenings and any all-church event. For specific times, please contact the Childcare Coordinator Pat Weinberg. Groups needing childcare at times other than these designated no-cost ones will be charged the market rate for the event.
If anyone is in need of childcare for a specific event, whether on a no-cost day or not, be sure to check the "childcare is needed" box on the Calendar/ Childcare Request Form and contact Pat Weinberg at ext. 210.
Publicizing your Event
Once you have received confirmation for your event, you can publicize your event in several ways:
Newsletter, Website, and TV in Gathering Area
Email the details of your event, as well as any flyers, brochures, or pictures you may have to Karen Golden, our graphics designer and newsletter editor at: kgolden@sapch.org.
Posters in Hallways or Banners on the Fence
If you would like to place posters in the hallways or place a banner on the fence facing Bissonnet, please contact Margaret Bremer at: mbremer@sapch.org or in the church office at ext. 201. She can let you know city ordinances regarding the sizes allowed for these items, and the length of time they can remain up.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline to submit publicity information?
The bigger the event, the earlier you should submit the information, even if you're just letting us know the date first and filling in details as things are finalized. The Cross newsletter has specific deadlines. Contact Karen Golden for a publication and deadline schedule.
Can a group just show up and use an empty room if the church is open?
In short, no.
There are many groups that use our facility. By showing up and using what seems to be an empty room, you might displace a group that has the room reserved for a later time. In addition, for security reasons, we monitor what groups are using the building at all times.
How far in advance of my event will my room be setup?
The room will be set up 30 minutes before the time your event begins. A room may be used by more than one group on a given day. For this reason, please do not come early and move anything around as this can cause problems for other groups.
What if something changes with my event?
If anything changes, let us know as soon as possible. Email the update/change to mbremer@sapch.org or call the church office and talk to Margaret. We will do our best to accomodate your changes, but cannot make any guarantees.
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