General Policy

Christ Church Cathedral is pleased to provide facilities and assistance for religious and civic events, provided they are consistent with our Mission, provide for the common good and respect the space as the Cathedral of The Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky and a church of the Episcopal Church, USA.

For purposes of this document the term "Cathedral" will encompass all buildings and grounds within the Cathedral property – not just the Cathedral Church itself.

Scheduling And Reserving Space For an Event:

• To schedule space for an event (including the event itself as well as any rehearsal and/or other auxiliary needs) contact Sam Dorr, Director of Operations: 502.587.1354.

Specific Policies and Guidelines:

• Sponsoring groups and those attending events at the Cathedral are asked to respect the Cathedral as a place of worship and prayer. Since the Cathedral follows a liturgical calendar, certain liturgical symbols and decorations may be in place during the course of the church year. Typically these symbols and decorations are not altered or removed for a specific event.
• Permission is required for the use of or any rearrangement of seating, furnishings or equipment belonging to the Cathedral.
• Nothing is to be affixed to walls or other furnishing without permission. Nothing is to be affixed to the walls within the Cathedral Church itself.
• Sponsoring groups are free to use the name of Christ Church Cathedral in promoting and advertising an event, so long as it is understood that the Cathedral is not a sponsor of the event unless a specific request has been made and permission granted for it to act as such.
• Rental fees are typically not charged for events sponsored by Christ Church Cathedral, the Episcopal Diocese of Kentucky or any parish or mission belonging to the Diocese. Events sponsored by other groups may be subject to payment of a rental fee. All event sponsors will be required to reimburse the Cathedral for any costs incurred by the Cathedral related to the event being held.
• The Cathedral will expect reimbursement for any repair cost necessitated as the result of damage to finishes and furnishings of the Cathedral by the sponsoring group.
• Smoking is prohibited inside all Cathedral Buildings.
• Firearms are not to be brought in any area of Christ Church Cathedral.
• Permission is required for the consumption of alcoholic beverages on Cathedral property. When permission is granted for the consumption of such beverages, proof of insurance exempting the Cathedral from any liability will be required one week prior to the event date.
• Furthermore, the sponsoring group indemnifies and holds the Cathedral harmless from and against any loss, damage or expense including reasonable attorney’s fees, incurred or suffered by or threatened against the Cathedral in connection with or as a result of any claim for personal injury or property damage or otherwise brought by or on behalf of any third party, person, firm or corporation as a result of or in connection with the event, which claim does not result from the active negligence of the Cathedral
• Sponsoring groups are responsible for the acquisition and placement of any special equipment required for an event. Permission will be required prior to such equipment being brought on Cathedral Property.
• Set up, rehearsal, break down and other auxiliary time (in addition to the event time) will need to be scheduled not less than one week prior to the event date.
• After an event, the sponsoring group will be responsible for removal of any equipment brought to the Cathedral, straightening chairs, picking up programs or other items left in the event area. The Cathedral will not assume responsibility for items left behind by the sponsoring group after an event.
• Reserved parking can not be guaranteed for event participants
• Neither the sponsoring group or the Cathedral will be held liable for damages for postponement of cancellation of the event due to traffic accidents, fire, weather emergencies, labor disputes/strikes or any other unavoidable cause of act of "Force Majeure"

Additional Information:

• The Cathedral Address is: 421 South Second Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202-1475
• The Cathedral Telephone Number is: 502-587-1354
• Directions to the Cathedral may be obtained on our web site
• Cathedral Office Hours are Monday – Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• The Cathedral can accommodate 350 persons (seated) in the Nave (main floor)
• The Cathedral is handicapped accessible
• Handicapped accessible restrooms are located at the rear of the Cathedral Church and on the main floor of the Diocesan House (located next door)
• There is a small warming kitchen at the rear of the Cathedral Church for small functions either before or following an event
• The Cathedral has a fully equipped kitchen in the Diocesan House which may be reserved for larger functions
• Rooms that may be locked are available by request for use during an event
• There is a public telephone on the first floor outside the Cathedral Offices

01/05/02