First Parish can accommodate a variety of special events, from weddings to concerts and recitals, dance or music classes, and small group meetings. All of our rooms have wifi and most of our rooms have TV screens with computer connections.
Considering holding a wedding at First Parish in Bedford? Visit our Weddings page.
Sanctuary
The Sanctuary seats about 200 people and opens onto the town green, a traditional New England town common. One of the oldest portions of our building dating back to 1817, our sanctuary is a beautiful setting for a wedding or memorial. The acoustics of this space makes this an excellent location for recitals and concerts.
The Sanctuary rents at a rate of $95 per hour with a minimum of 2 hours.
Common Room
The Common Room seats about 80 people at our six foot tables and approximately 100 standing. This room comes with access to our 6 foot rectangular tables and ample folding chairs. A great location for an intimate dinner reception after wedding or relaxed buffet style reception after a memorial service. We also hold family dinners and gatherings that have outgrown the family house.
The Common Room rents at a rate of $65 per hour.
Kitchen
The Kitchen, connected to the Common Room, is equipped with 3 ovens, a 6-burner range, a refrigerator, 3 sinks, and plenty of counter space. The kitchen can be used for reheating food or preparing large meals for parties.
The Kitchen rents at $100 up to 5 hours for meal preparation and heating. A flat rate of $15 applies for access to the sink and refrigerator and for coffee/tea preparation.
Gallery
The Gallery is made up of three rooms: Page, Blinn, and Bacon. Our art gallery is also housed here. This is a good space for a small reception or a small social gathering for local clubs.
The Gallery rents at $55 per hour.
Meeting Rooms
We have various meeting rooms through out the building that can hold 10–25 people. Most of these rooms have screens for displaying audiovisual presentations to small groups. Some rooms are ideal for intimate conversations, while some are better suited for dance, art or music lessons.
Our Meeting Rooms rent at $25–$45 per hour.
If you are interested in renting space for your group, please call 781-275-7994 during office hours or email assistantadministrator@uubedford.org.
Building Usage Agreement | PDF
Common Room & Kitchen Agreement | PDF