Christ Church has a variety of spaces that can be rented or leased by individuals or outside groups. We also wecome community groups to use our spaces. Please direct all inquiries to our Parish Administrator, Marie Main.
The Parish of Christ the Redeemer (Christ Church) was founded and built in 1843. Our stone church is scenically located in Pelham Manor on more than 7 acres of land. The original church building is still in use (it has been expanded) and is filled with beautiful woodwork and stained glass windows. We have several parking lots, two large gathering halls, and a large library. Please see below if you are interested in renting, leasing, or using our space.
Filming & Holding? YES
Christ Church may be rented for filming or holding for television shows or movies. There are content restrictions on filming at Christ Church - nothing anti-religious, no nudity, no profanity, nothing scandalous, etc. For filming, the church worship space is best used if you need to use an actual beautiful church interior as a church (for filming a movie/television funeral, wedding, or other church service). The other interior spaces are also available for filming (our Library and Parish Hall both have beautiful wooden interiors the Parish Hall has a stage with picturesq stained glass). The Church is located on 7 acres, and the outdoor views of the church are very beautiful and ideal for filming when a pretty stone church is needed.
All of our gathering halls (Parish Hall, Undercroft, and Library) are useful for holding.
Please direct all inquiries to our Parish Administrator, Marie Main.
Renting out the Church for Weddings, Funerals, or Private Ceremonies? NO
We do lots of weddings and funerals... but we don't rent out our spaces for individuals to do that on their own. All religious ceremonies and services at Christ Church are overseen by the parish clergy. The church is never rented out for use as a space for private weddings, private funerals, or private religous services. Please read more about about baptisms, weddings, and funerals at Christ Church if you are interested in getting baptized, married, or having a funeral at Christ Church, and know that the service will follow our guidelines and will be officiated by a member of the Christ Church clergy. If you want our Rector Father Matt to officiate at a wedding, baptism, funeral, or other service, please contact Parish Administrator, Marie Main.
Church Plants or Emergency Worship Space? YES
We DO welcome other Christian denominations and religious groups to use our space for Church Plants or for emergencies. If you are starting a Church and want to rent space for a year or two to get your church off the ground, we want to help. If you lead a local religious group that needs emergency space due to some unforseen circumstance, we want to help. Please direct all inquiries to our Parish Administrator, Marie Main.
Renting Space for Parties or Events? YES
Our Parish Hall, Library, Undercroft, and outdoor spaces (field, back lawn, playground, parking lots) may be rented by outside groups for use. There are restrictions on how any space inside and outside the church can be used (nothing anti-religious, no nudity, nothing scandalous, etc.). Please direct all inquiries to our Parish Administrator, Marie Main.
Leasing Space? YES
We have several long term leases with groups that are in line with our mission. Hearts and Homes for Refugees leases office and program space at Christ Church. The Montessori Nursery School leases our school spaces. If you are interested in leasing space for your non-profit or other community or charitable enterprise, please let us know. We currently have one office dedicated space that can be leased which can include access to our shared spaces (library and parish hall). Please direct all inquiries to our Parish Administrator, Marie Main.
Community Groups? YES
Our Parish Hall, Library, Undercroft, and outdoor spaces (field, back lawn, playground, parking lots) are used by numerous community groups. We sponsor/charter BSA Troop 1 of Pelham. The Girl Scouts meet regularly at Christ Church. Our field is used from time to time for community sporting events or practice. If your community group wants to use any space at Christ Church, please let us know. Please direct all inquiries to our Parish Administrator, Marie Main.
AA and other Twelve Step Groups? YES
Our Parish Hall, Library, Undercroft are currently used by several support groups. If you want are interested in a space for your group to meet, please let us know. Please direct all inquiries to our Parish Administrator, Marie Main.
Other uses for our space? ASK
If you think Christ Church might have a space that you can use or rent, please ask. Please direct all inquiries to our Parish Administrator, Marie Main.