Rentals
We have a variety of rooms available to rent for your upcoming event or on an ongoing basis. We offer a welcoming space at reasonable rates. Rental rates are on a cost recovery basis so we keep them as low as possible. For sanctuary/Stage bookings only please email Kevin. For all other bookings (rooms, hall, gym) please email Gail.
Rent Our Space
Meeting? Class? Rehearsal? Performance? Cooking? Wedding? Celebration? We have rooms to suit your needs!
When you rent at Saint Andrew's, you are supporting our social justice programs and ministries, which are all part of our active, involved, and community-led congregation.
Please read the information below about What We Offer, Rental Rates, and Insurance Requirements before requesting a booking.
When you are ready to request a booking, click the button to get in contact with us.
What We Offer
All are welcome Saint Andrew's. We actively work to offer a safer space for people of all backgrounds, genders, sexual & romantic orientations, faith traditions, ages, and abilities.
We are centrally located, close to downtown, Spring Garden Road, and Dalhousie University, only two blocks from the Public Gardens. Our building is wheelchair accessible, with onsite, single-user gender neutral washrooms.
There is no parking onsite, however, side street parking is available, mostly metered and timed. During daytime hours Monday - Friday, there is paid parking across the street at the Halifax Professional Center. We are also directly on a transit route.
Wifi is included and available throughout the building. Tables & chairs are available to use in all rooms. We have a variety of tech and AV equipment available that can be included in your rental - please request a list of AV Equipment.
Room specific amenities are listed with descriptions on the 'Room Listings' page.
With prior approval from Saint Andrew's, you are welcome to serve alcohol at your event. Please obtain a liquor license.
All rentals require liability insurance. We recommend several cost effective options in the section below, and you are welcome to arrange your own insurance as well.
Non-Profit Rental Rates
Special rates are available for non-profit groups where the main purpose is the betterment of the community/congregation, a group that has no significant source of funding, or Church members/adherents who wish to use church facilities for a social/recreational purpose.
For rentals that take place outside of office hours, an additional staff charge will apply at $25/hour. Don’t forget to include the cost of liability insurance in your rental budget too!
*Please note that our prices have changed in 2024 to reflect rising costs due to inflation. Click here for the rental rates document.
Lower Music Room
Hourly $22
Meeting Rooms
Hourly $35
Mary Holmes Rm
Hourly $60
Upper Hall (Gym)
Hourly $70
Private Rental Rates
Private rental rates apply to private individuals/enterprise groups, non-profit groups where admission is charged, or where the function is open to the public but does not benefit the broader community.
For rentals that take place outside of office hours, an additional staff charge will apply at $25/hour. Don’t forget to include the cost of liability insurance in your rental budget too!
Timing references: Half day/eve 4 hours, Full day 4-8 hours, Full day & eve 8-12+ hours
*Please note that our prices have changed in 2024 to reflect rising costs due to inflation. Click here for the rental rates document.
Lower Music Room
Hourly $45
Half Day/Eve $150
Full Day $200
Full Day & Eve $250
Meeting Rooms
Hourly $80
Half Day/Eve $270
Full Day $375
Full Day & Eve $485
Mary Holmes Rm
Hourly $120
Half Day/Eve $325
Full Day $430
Full Day & Eve $540
Upper Hall (Gym)
Hourly $175
Half Day/Eve $430
Full Day $650
Full Day & Eve $810
Liability Insurance
To keep you and your participants/attendees safe, as well as to ensure coverage in the event of an accident or facility damage, we require that all rentals have liability insurance.
We have preferred pricing with Duuo - an easy and cost effective way to get insurance online, which is best for one time events. Our registered venue is listed as "St. Andrew's United Church (The Stage at St. Andrew's)" .
For ongoing meetings or events, there is also reasonably priced insurance offered with the United Church of Canada, through HUB International.