Rent a space at St. Stephen's

Our classrooms, halls, kitchens and grounds in Burke are open to the community. Whether you're planning a graduation party, a quinceañera, a family reunion or a regular group meeting, we have a room that fits.

Graduation parties

Quinceañeras

Birthdays & showers

Family reunions

Community groups

Classes & workshops

Our spaces and rates

Rates are contributions per hour, with a 2-hour minimum for every space. Add a room for child care (a child care provider is required) for $25 per hour.

Single Classroom

A simple, comfortable room for small meetings, tutoring, classes and club gatherings.

$25 per hour

Maximum capacity: ___ people
2-hour minimum

Double Classroom or Fireside Room

More room for workshops, support groups, showers and small parties.

$50 per hour

Double Classroom capacity: ___ people
Fireside Room capacity: ___ people
2-hour minimum

Fellowship Hall

Our large gathering space, well suited to graduation parties, quinceañeras, receptions and reunions.

$150 per hour

Maximum capacity: ___ people
2-hour minimum
Audio/visual use requires a church AV technician

Welcome Center

A welcoming entry space for receptions, open houses and community events. Non-wedding events.

$150 per hour

Maximum capacity: ___ people
2-hour minimum
Audio/visual use requires a church AV technician

Sanctuary

A beautiful setting for concerts, recitals, ceremonies and presentations. Non-wedding events.

$300 per hour

Maximum capacity: ___ people
2-hour minimum
Audio/visual use requires a church AV technician

Outside Spaces

Front Lawn, Chapel in the Glenn and Main Parking Lot. Good for outdoor parties, gatherings and community activities.

$50 per hour

Front Lawn capacity: ___ people
Chapel in the Glenn capacity: ___ people
Main Parking Lot capacity: ___ people
2-hour minimum

Kitchen

Add kitchen access to any event.

$50 per hour, limited use

$100 per hour, full use

Limited use: counter space, microwave, and access to water, ice machine and refrigerator
Full use: limited use plus the stove and other appliances
2-hour minimum

Small Kitchen

A smaller kitchen for lighter catering needs.

$25 per hour

2-hour minimum

No alcohol on church property

Under United Methodist Church policy, alcohol is not permitted anywhere on our premises, including during private events.

Before you book

Contributions are paid in advance.
A $100 cleaning deposit is also required. It is refundable if there are no cleaning issues.
Using the sound or video system requires a church AV technician.
Need a room for child care during your event? Add $25 per hour. Child care providers will incur additional fees.
Planning a wedding? Please ask us for the St. Stephen's UMC Wedding Guidelines and fee schedule.

Members and church groups

Contributions are waived for church-supported activities, such as Scouting America, Girl Scouts and church youth groups.
Church members using our facilities for private functions are asked to contribute 50% of the rates above.
The rates above apply to non-members hosting private functions.

Example: a 4-hour graduation party in the Fellowship Hall is 4 × $150 = $600, plus the $100 refundable cleaning deposit.

Let's find the right space

Tell us your date, the number of guests and the kind of event, and we'll help you choose a room.

St. Stephen's United Methodist Church · 9203 Braddock Road, Burke, VA 22015
Rates effective September 2025 and subject to change.

Children and Youth

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CHILDREN & YOUTH

A place to grow, belong, and serve at every age.

From the nursery to high school graduation, St. Stephen’s is a whole-life community for kids and families. We’ve got programming for every stage and the kind of community that sticks.

We have two services each Sunday – a contemporary service at 9:00 am with weekly communion. At 11:00 am, we have a traditional service with a children’s message and communion on the first Sunday of each month.

We’ll have nursery for our youngest guests, Sunday school for kids ages 4–18, and Sunday evening youth group for our teens (grades 7–12).

SUNDAY MORNINGS

Something for every kid, every Sunday

Children and youth are fully part of our worship community. They are always welcome in the sanctuary during Sunday services, or they can enjoy our kid-specific programs. Here’s where everyone belongs on Sunday mornings.

Kids & Youth — Program Cards

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Bible Heroes Breakfast Club

Ages 3 – 3rd grade

Kids meet the heroes of the Bible through stories brought to life just for them. 9:00 am, during the early service.

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Sunday School

Ages 4 – 6th grade

Classes built around each age, with stories, songs, and crafts that make faith click. 11:00 am, during the late service.

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Tweens Between

5th & 6th grade

A space just for tweens to explore the big questions — who is God? why come to church? 10:00 am in Room C41.

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Youth Group

7th – 12th grade

Dinner, games, and real conversation — a weekly hangout teens actually look forward to. 5:30–7:00 pm in Room M30.

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BEYOND SUNDAYS

Faith with your hands, not just your Sundays

At St. Stephen’s, kids don’t just learn about serving others, they do it. During the school year, our monthly service programs put faith into action starting in kindergarten. Teens do service projects throughout the year, including a special summer mission trip to North Carolina, where they volunteer with the Harvest of Hope.

Grades K-6

Spark Squad

2nd Sunday · 5–7 pm · Monthly

Service and community for our youngest volunteers — making a real difference right alongside adults.

All ages

Children and Family Group

Monthly, September–June

Special activities that kids can do with their families.

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Grades 7–12

Summer Service & Events

Summer · Dates vary

From overnight lock-ins to service projects, the community doesn't stop when school does.