we have rental space for
offices
events
weddings
and more!
Next door to one of the largest research universities in the world - a campus of 50,000 students - UBC's building was designed as a hub of activity. Our sanctuary is a beautiful space for weddings and commitment ceremonies as well as music, theater, and public programs. Our lawn and portico provide a lovely green space on a busy corner. We have room to share for renters, too. Tenants in our beautiful space have included not only other congregations but an alternative school, small businesses, artists, musicians, yoga classes, labor organizers, basketball players (we have a gym under the sanctuary), consultants, and more.
Rental Spaces Currently Available
Rooms for Lease
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Room 303 - 540 sq ft, non-profit $1,031/mo, for-profit $1,204/mo
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Room 305 - 675 sq ft, non-profit $1,289/mo, for-profit $1,505/mo
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Room 309 - 342 sq ft, non-profit $653/mo, for profit $763
Hourly or Special Occasion
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Gym $20/hr block (2hr minimum)
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Assembly Room 1,768 sq. ft., $40/hr including kitchen $30/hr without kitchen, 2hr minimum
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Sanctuary is available for funerals, concerts, and other special occasion rentals at $50/hr
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Sanctuary is is also available for weddings - see guidelines below
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Library - $25 for the first hour, $10 for each additional hour
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Lounge - $25 for the first hour, $10 for each additional hour
DETAILS
Many rooms have hardwood floors. All rooms are handicap accessible. Utilities are included (small air conditioning or space heater surcharge added). We have many rooms available for meetings, rehearsals, recreations, rituals and performances, including a gym. Room rental spaces are open for month to month leases/contracts.
To set up a showing or for more information, please contact us at 612-331-1768 or property@ubcmn.org
Inquiring about a funeral or memorial service? Review our FUNERAL/MEMORIAL SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS.
Wedding Ceremonies
University Baptist Church (UBC) is proud to perform wedding ceremonies for everyone, including the LGBTQA+ community.
We are a faith community with a noble tradition of supporting full equality for LGBT people. UBC was the first Baptist Church to appoint an openly lesbian pastor, the Rev. Nadean Bishop, who served from 1992-2000. UBC belongs to the Association of Welcoming and Affirming Baptists and American Baptists Concerned for Sexual Minorities.
UBC’s pastor, the Reverend Doug Donley, has been an impassioned advocate of LGBT rights and equality. Doug has held national leadership positions with Soulforce, an organization dedicated to LGBT inclusion and the elimination of spiritual oppression through nonviolent means. Doug is also a founding member of the Coalition for A Respectful U., an inter-faith coalition whose mission is to create a safe and welcoming environment for LGBT students at the University of Minnesota. In 2005, Doug received the University’s Breaking the Silence Award in recognition of his work on behalf of LGBT people.
In 2004, under Doug’s leadership, the congregation of UBC passed a statement affirming marriage rights for same-sex couples.
