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Rent New Branches for your next event!

New Branches has several spaces to use for events and gatherings, and we want to share them with the community.  Whether it is for one-time events like weddings, conferences, or performances, or ongoing uses such as support groups, meetings, or classes, you’re invited to explore opportunities to use the New Branches accessible building space. It may even become "home" for your organization.

Meet our spaces

  • Spaces below are listed with seating capacity and Half Day (4 hours) and Full Day (8 hours) rental fees. 
  • To reserve a space, select the New Branches button if you are an internal partner, or the Community button if you are an outside organization looking to rent. Make sure you check the New Branches calendar first to see if the time and space are available.
  • Not all requests will be approved.
  • For more information about having your event at New Branches, please email our event coordinator, Dennis Wallisch: [email protected].
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Upper Level Spaces

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Large Sanctuary
Mainly used as a worship space or concert venue, however, a wonderful space for a speaker or large forum.
Capacity
275 people seated
​Rental Fees 
Half Day - $200
Full Day - $350

​The Large Sanctuary is configured as pictured above, and will accommodate most events with minor changes. Major reconfiguration such as turning the sanctuary to face the north wall will require an additional fee of $200 per event.​
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Small Sanctuary
​A smaller room used as a worship space and meditation by some community groups.
Capacity
50 people seated
Rental Fees
Half Day - $175
Full Day - $300
The Small Sanctuary is configured as pictured above and will accommodate most events with minor changes. Any major reconfiguration will require an additional fee of $100 per event. ​
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The Commons
This beautiful space serves as a gathering area for larger groups and events, but can be set up more intimately. The use of The Common Grounds Cafe is included in this fee if needed. 
Capacity
100 people seated
Rental Fees
Half Day - $150
Full Day - $250
The Commons can be configured in many ways for smaller events and gatherings. Events that approach the 100 seat capacity may require an additional setup
​fee of $100.
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Library/Meeting Space
Our library is set up with a conference table and a display to use for presentations.  There is also a large whiteboard for more hands-on work.
Capacity
12 people
Rental Fees
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Half Day - $25
Full Day - $40
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Courtyard
In the spring, our courtyard is a beautiful space for an outdoor reception following an event, or a meditative space for your event.
Capacity
75 people
Rental Fees
Full Day - $50


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Lower Level Spaces

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New Branches Hall
​New Branches Hall usually serves as a reception area for funerals, weddings, worship, or any large gatherings
and celebrations.

Capacity
275 seated
Rental Fees 
Half Day - $200
Full Day - $350
New Branches Hall can be configured in many ways. The standard configuration includes seating for 100. Added seating may require an additional fee of $200.
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Kitchen
Our kitchen is next to New Branches Hall and the Meeting Room. This is a service kitchen with commercial appliances. Really, everything you would ever need for an event of any size.
Rental Fee
Full Day - $200
Use of the kitchen outside of serving or using crockpots and other heating appliances will require a consultation with the New Branches Kitchen Cabinet and a request for an in-kind donation of $100.
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Community Room
​Our community room is set up as a small conference room or larger group space.
Capacity 
​25 people seated
Rental Fees
Half Day - $25
Full Day - $40


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Family Room
Our family room is a very cozy space. Sit and have a casual discussion on the couches or get down to business around the tables.
Capacity
50 people seated
Rental Fees
Half Day - $50
​Full Day - $75​
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Gym
This is a half-court gym with plenty of space for lots of fun or to be used for a smaller gathering if needed.  It is even a regulation pickleball-sized space.
Capacity
50 people
Rental Fee
Full Day - $150
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • OUR STORY
    • FAQ
    • Policies and Practices
    • New Branches Library
  • BUILDING USE
  • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
  • NOKOMIS DAYS 2026