Fee Schedule

Fee policy as agreed to by the Parish Council at the June 4, 2001 meeting; amended April 10, 2006; wedding fees amended by Wardens August 27, 2007.

Weddings

Use of the church, clergy & Altar Guild                          $300*
Clergy  (wedding at a location other than the church)  $200*
Organist                                                                                  $75

* Clergy may waive or reduce fee in cases of financial need or if the couple is already supporting the parish.

Funerals

Use of the church, clergy & Altar Guild                        donation
Organist                                                                                   $75

Use of Hall

Social/Reception                                                                    $100
Catering (no sandwiches)                                                  $5/person
Catering with sandwiches                                                 $6/person

Clergy in consultation with the Church Wardens may waive fees for a Social/Reception and Catering for a parishioner's funeral/memorial service.

Weekly Rates for Groups

Profit                                                                                         $25/week
Non-profit                                                                                $10/week

The Church Wardens may waive the fee if they want the parish to assist the group as a ministry of the parish, ex. Girl Guides.

Insurance

The Group will either provide a Certificate of Insurance or subscribe to St. Stephen’s 3rd party insurance.

Alcohol

No alcohol will be served without written permission from St. Stephen’s Wardens. Serving alcohol must conform to the policy set by the Executive Committee of the Diocese of Algoma. 

Approval for Use of the Church

The Incumbent approves the use of the nave, and the Incumbent and Church Wardens approve the use of the hall.

Changes to Fee Schedule

The organist sets her fees by notifying the Incumbent. All other fees are set by the Parish Council.

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