Sanctuary
Our Facilities
Beautiful surroundings. Exceptional acoustics. Timeless character.
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Whether you are planning a wedding, concert, theatrical performance, community event, lecture, or special gathering, Columbia Congregational Church offers a beautiful and memorable setting for your occasion.
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Our gracious sanctuary accommodates 220 guests on the main floor, with an additional 49 seats in the balcony, providing comfortable seating for gatherings of up to 269 guests.
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Soaring 25-foot ceilings and large windows fill the sanctuary with natural light, creating an atmosphere that is both elegant and welcoming.
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The sanctuary's exceptional acoustics make it an especially beautiful venue for concerts, choirs, musical performances, theater, and speaking engagements, allowing every note and every word to be heard with clarity.
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For musical performances and special occasions, the sanctuary features a Yamaha C7 Concert Grand Piano and a Johannus Opus 370 Organ with added chimes. The raised pulpit and chancel area provides a natural stage and elegant focal point for performers, speakers, wedding ceremonies, and musical groups.
Community Hall
A Welcoming Space for Gatherings of Every Kind.
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Our spacious 50-by-25-foot Community Hall offers a bright, comfortable, and versatile setting for receptions, dinners, meetings, celebrations, classes, and community events.
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Featuring a beautiful hardwood floor, large windows, and plenty of natural light, the hall has a warm and inviting atmosphere that can be arranged to suit the needs of your event.
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For meals and receptions, the hall can comfortably accommodate up to 120 guests with tables and chairs. For lectures, presentations, meetings, and other seated events, the space can accommodate up to 200 guests with chairs only.
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The hall includes movable tables and chairs, allowing the room to be arranged in a variety of configurations. Whether you're hosting a family celebration, wedding reception, community gathering, luncheon, meeting, or special event, the Community Hall provides a flexible space that can be tailored to your needs.
Kitchen Facilities
A Convenient Space for Event Preparation and Catering.
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Our kitchen provides a clean and functional space for preparing and serving food for your event. Designed primarily for food preparation, reheating, and serving catered meals, it is a convenient complement to our Community Hall and event spaces.
The kitchen is equipped with a standard refrigerator, two cooktops with ovens, and a dishwasher/sanitizing unit, along with ample counter and cabinet space for food preparation and serving. Additional refrigerators and freezers are available in other rooms.
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Whether you're hosting a wedding reception, luncheon, community gathering, or private event, the kitchen provides the practical amenities you need to prepare, organize, reheat, and serve your catered food with ease.
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Please note: The kitchen is best suited for event preparation and catering support rather than full-scale cooking.
Lounge Area
A Comfortable Space to Gather, Relax, or Prepare
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Located conveniently near the Community Hall and kitchen, our comfortable lounge provides a welcoming space for smaller gatherings, casual conversations, and event preparation.
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With comfortable seating, warm furnishings, and plenty of room to relax, the lounge is an ideal place for small meetings, informal gatherings, wedding parties, presenters, or guests who need a quiet place to gather before an event.
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The lounge also works beautifully as a staging and waiting area before entering the Community Hall—providing performers, wedding parties, speakers, or event participants a comfortable place to meet and prepare.
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Its convenient location between the kitchen and Community Hall makes the lounge a natural part of the overall event space and a useful addition to many types of gatherings.
Classrooms
Flexible Spaces for Learning, Meetings, and Gatherings
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Our facility includes three versatile classroom spaces—two smaller rooms and one larger classroom—offering flexible options for a variety of activities and events.
Bright and comfortable, these rooms are well suited for children's classes, educational programs, small meetings, workshops, study groups, community activities, and play spaces. Tables and chairs can be arranged to accommodate the needs of your group, whether you're gathering around a table for discussion or creating an open area for activities and play.
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The larger classroom provides additional space for larger meetings, group activities, children's programs, and workshops, while the two smaller rooms are ideal for more intimate gatherings, breakout sessions, or quiet activities.
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With whiteboards, tables, chairs, and natural light, these spaces provide a practical and welcoming environment for groups of all ages.
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View the artwork of local artists in our Community Hall on Sunday mornings after worship and during the office hours listed below.
Some samples of the artwork by
Kim Kordonowy and Janice Knight.
