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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.

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