Rent a church space in Vancouver, BC

Churches are fixtures of the community and a comfortable place for people to worship, socialize, and host special events. Weddings and funerals are what we typically think of when considering church spaces. But did you know that nearly all churches have additional spaces for rent? The average church has classrooms, meeting rooms, a kitchen, a parking lot, and other venues for hire. Community gatherings, pop-up shops, classes, rehearsals, and celebrations of life can all be held at a church, to name a few possibilities!
Do be aware that renting space inside of a church means that the venue will carefully consider your request to ensure it aligns with their mission. While that won't be an issue for the vast majority of event bookings it may mean certain inquiries get turned down. With that aside, let's see what Vancouver churches have to offer.

Churches are great places to book space at reasonable rates since they are often open just a few days of the week. That space sits unused otherwise so it's a financial opportunity for the church for people to use it during the week. The sanctuary space is the largest venue in most churches. For example, Shaughnessy Heights United Church on W 33rd Ave has space for up to 600 visitors in the sanctuary. You can also choose from their main hall, hosting 150-300 guests, a meeting lounge for 75 people, or a 25-person capacity classroom.
Churches also have kitchens where you can prepare meals for community and private events. Some are large kitchens for holiday banquets or feeding the homeless while others are sized more like the kitchen of a single home, ideal for intimate events or quickly reheating prepared meals.

Churches also have some of the largest parking lots you'll find in the space-challenged city of Vancouver. These parking lots can accommodate hundreds of guests for services and sit unused most of the week. Churches offer affordable places for any special event and they have ample free parking on top of your rental amenities.
Church parking lots can also be used to host events on their own. School fundraising events like car washes or bake sales happen here. As can community events like flea markets, live performances, and community outreach programs. From their parking lots to their chapels, churches have a lot to offer special event planners in Vancouver!