Rental and Services

Hall Rental Information

Hall Features

Up to 140 person occupancy, but comfortably seats 110 to 120 persons

Hall built in 2004

Alcohol Service

  • allowed with Manitoba Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) permit
  • renter is also responsible for purchasing a Party Alcohol Liability Insurance policy for no less than $2 million liability
  • whenever alcohol is served, two event assistants must be in attendance
  • ‘Socials’ are not permitted

Full accessibility for persons with disabilities

Use of break-out rooms in the hall must be pre-arranged at the time of booking

Ample parking

Coat Room

Main floor washrooms

Kitchen

  • one refrigerator
  • work island
  • bar sink
  • upright freezer
  • separate door for outdoor access
  • two stoves with ovens
  • three-sink dishwashing area (no dishwasher)
  • one large commercial cooler
  • retractable serving window to main hall

Green ground-water heating/cooling system and energy efficient lighting

Rental Rates

Rental Rates

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Note: Socials are not permitted

Damage/Clean-up/Extra Time deposit
Note: Half of total rental

    • We require a cheque post-dated to the date two (2) weeks prior to the event
    • Cheque is payable to Little Britain United Church
    • It will be deposited
  • After the event and review of the hall and equipment and any extra time spent, a refund cheque and/or statement will be mailed to the renter, within 2 to 3 weeks of the event
Event Deposit
Note: Half of total rental

    • Paid at time of booking Hall
  • Cheque payable to Little Britain United Church
Six hours or less
Note: same calendar date
Cost: $200.00

    • Event Assistant: 6 hrs or less, Honorarium (mandatory)
    • Cost: $50.00/person. If event involves liquor, two event assistants are required to attend at the same time
  • Little Britain United Church will forward to you the name of the person to whom the cheque is payable or pay in cash
Over six hours
Note: same calendar date
Cost: $400.00

    • Event Assistant: 6 hrs or less, Honorarium (mandatory
    • Cost: $50.00/person. If event involves liquor, two event assistants are required to attend at the same time
  • Little Britain United Church will forward to you the name of the person to whom the cheque is payable or pay in cash
  • With liquor
    Two event assistants (over the age of 18) are required to be there at all times
    Each assistant receives an Honorarium of $10/hour
  • Without liquor
    One event assistant is required
    Assistant receives an Honorarium of $10/hour
Weekday Rentals
Note: this is a workplace for the LBUC Minister and Church Treasurer and they may be present in their offices during a week day.

    • Monday to Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m
    • Meetings, workshops, professional training sessions, etc.
  • Set-up and clean-up required by renter

    • 1 day rental: $150.00
    • 2 day rental: $275.00
    • 3 day rental: $350.00
    • 4 day rental: $435.00
    • 5 day rental: $500.00
    • Event Assistant (mandatory): $50.00/day
      • Little Britain United Church will forward to you the name of the person to whom the cheque is payable or pay in cash
    • If set-up and clean up is required from Little Britain (to be determined at time of booking): $100.00
  • Coffee/Tea service is available in mid-morning and mid-afternoon: $2.00/person/day
Use of Kitchen only
Note: We no longer rent the kitchen as “Kitchen Only”.
The kitchen is available for use when the hall is rented.

Hall Decorating
    • Two hours free with hall rental (same day or 1 day prior)
    • Over two hours: $40.00/hour
    • On different day, but not more than one day prior to the event will be permitted, unless hall is otherwise rented or in use
    • Decorations must be hung from wall-rail or bulletin boards and not on the walls
    • Use of nails or tacks is not permitted
  • It is the responsibility of the Renter to purchase ‘gummy glue’
Hall Information

For hall rental information, please contact Tara DeBoer at (204) 757-2489 and leave a message.

To download a hall brochure, click here.

NoteAny variance from the above shall be approved by the Little Britain United Church Council.

View calendar to check rental availability

Weddings

Weddings

Our minister is available to perform wedding ceremonies. Just contact the minister at (204)757-2489 or send her an e-mail at lbuc@mts.net and arrange a meeting.

She will assist you with the details of your ceremony. All are welcome, including same-gender weddings.

With the approval of the minister, weddings can be performed at Little Britain United Church by other ministers. The church comfortably holds about 100 people, and can hold up to 120.

Fees

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Note:  All guests are asked to refrain from using confetti, live flower petals, or any such items anywhere on the church premises

For all Sanctuary Use:

    • At certain times during the year the Sanctuary may be decorated to enhance that particular season
    • Since this is part of the worship of the congregation, you are asked to leave these religious symbols and decorations in place
    • The altar, pulpit and antique chest may not be moved
    • Other furnishing may be moved with permission only
  • Decorations:
      • Pew decorations/markers, candelabras (dripless candles only, plastic should be under any candles sitting on table cloths or on the carpet) baskets of flowers, etc. are most welcome
      • No nails or tacks are to be used to hang any decorations
      • All decorating items must be removed immediately after the service
    • The church, however, does not supply any of these items
Sanctuary Fee
Cost: $500.00

    • Includes Church and grounds
    • Includes use of the hall washrooms and Tallin Room for the Bridal Party
  • Cheque payable to Little Britain United Church
Event Deposit
Cost: $100.00 (paid at time of booking Church)

  • Cheque payable to Little Britain United Church
Minister Honorarium
Cost: $200.00

  • Cheque payable to Little Britain United Church
Event Attendant Honorarium
Cost: $100.00 (mandatory)

    • Includes rehearsal and wedding day
  • Little Britain United Church will forward to you the name of the person to whom the cheque is payable or pay in cash

Funeral & Cemetery

Funerals

Our church and minister are available for funeral services.

Contact the minister for details at (204)757-2489 or send her an e-mail at lbuc@mts.net.

Fees

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For all Sanctuary Use:

    • At certain times during the year the Sanctuary may be decorated to enhance that particular season
    • Since this is part of the worship of the congregation, you are asked to leave these religious symbols and decorations in place
    • The altar, pulpit and antique chest may not be moved
    • Other furnishing may be moved with permission only
  • Decorations:
      • Pew decorations/markers, candelabras (dripless candles only, plastic should be under any candles sitting on table cloths or on the carpet) baskets of flowers, etc. are most welcome
      • No nails or tacks are to be used to hang any decorations
      • All decorating items must be removed immediately after the service
    • The church, however, does not supply any of these items
Sanctuary Fee

Cost: No Cost

  • Includes use of the hall washrooms and Tallin Room for Family Members
 
Minister Honorarium
Cost: $200.00

  • Cheque payable to Little Britain United Church
Event Attendant Honorarium
Cost: $50.00 (mandatory)

  • Little Britain United Church will forward to you the name of the person to whom the cheque is payable or pay in cash
Hall Rental
  • The Hall is available to rent for funeral gatherings or lunch. Click here for Hall Rental details.

Little Britain Cemetery and Columbarium

Little Britain has a large, historic cemetery nestled among mature oaks beside the Red River. The first recorded burial is of Murdock McDonald in 1869.

Columbarium
A structure with recesses in the walls to receive the ashes of the dead.

Our new columbarium was completed in September 2009. It has 64 twelve-inch by twelve-inch by twelve-inch niches.

Fees
  • For more information please contact Cemetery Administrator Judy Rekrut at (204)339-8352 or send an e-mail to lbuc@mts.net.
Columbarium Rates
  • Columbarium niche: $1800.00 This includes engraving and two openings.
Cemetery Plot Rates
    • Single full: $800.00
  • Double full: $1500.00
Interment Fees
    • Ashes in family plot: $400.00
  • Opening and closing for all interments: $150.00 (plus digging of grave site fees)
Marker installation
  • Installation fee: $75.00