The Esterbrook Lodge is taking reservations for receptions.
Contact Danny at 719-648-8446

Restrictions

We hold the Holy Scriptures as the Word of God and our final authority. God is: Father, Son & Holy Spirit. We allow only traditional Christian wedding ceremonies to be held at the church.

• We do not recognize any denomination that does not recognize God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, to be part of the Christian tradition.

• We recognize the traditional, biblical definition of marriage between one man (male) and one woman (female) only, with male and female gender to be defined according to original birth certificate.

• Absolutely no smoking or alcoholic beverages permitted in or around the church. The only alcohol permitted is that which is used for Holy Communion.

• Receptions are not allowed on church property. No tents or large shade structures.

• The maximum seating capacity is 60 to 75 people.

Requirements

• The service must be conducted by an ordained minister of a traditional Christian faith. No exceptions.

• You are responsible for obtaining the appropriate minister who will officiate the marriage service.

• Premarital counseling from an approved Christian clergy or other Christian counselor is required. After you complete the counseling session, the counselor must send us a letter of confirmation. This must be received in our office no later than 30 days before the wedding.

• You must complete and return the signed Marriage Questionnaire.

Church Usage Suggested Donation

• Usage: $600 per day, which includes a $200 cleaning deposit. Cleaning deposit will be returned, prorated if necessary, upon inspection.

  1. To reserve a wedding date is $200 (non-refundable) which will be applied to the total of $600.00.

  2. Balance of $400.00 due 30 days before wedding date.

• Make check payable to: Esterbrook Community Church or pay online.

Scheduling

• Marriage questionnaires must be signed, submitted with deposit and processed prior to recording your reservation. The questionnaire must be filled out completely. The sooner we receive your questionnaire the better.

• The church may be used for weddings from Memorial Day Weekend to September 30. No exceptions.

• No more than one wedding per day will be scheduled.

• Available: Fridays and Saturdays: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for Father’s Day weekend or other pre-scheduled events.

Housekeeping

• You are responsible for cleaning up the church and grounds after your wedding.

• We expect you to leave the church in as good or better condition than before wedding.

• DO NOT USE NAILS or anything that will leave permanent marks.

• Do not remove furniture (the alter, the pews, etc.) from the main room.

• Please do not remove pew cushions or rearrange them; they are different sizes and only fit the bench they were made for.

• Cleaning deposit will be refunded or prorated upon inspection of church and grounds.