POLICIES OF THIRD HAVEN MEETING

 

The meetinghouses are historic places of worship.  It is our responsibility to protect them and their surroundings.

The following are not permitted anywhere on the meeting property: smoking, use of alcohol, candles, lamps or fires.

· Pets are not allowed in the buildings.

· Rice or confetti may not be used.

· Parking is limited to the graveled areas of the grounds.

· If the kitchen is used, it is expected that the area will be left clean and tidy and all items used restored.

 

USE OF THE COMMON ROOM BY MEMBERS

 

The Common Room is available for use by the following with no fee or application.

· Meeting committees and activities

· Member’s functions such as weddings and memorial services.

· Non-profit community groups whose aims and principles are compatible with the Religious Society of  Friends provided at least one member of the Meeting is present and participating.

 

Meeting committees and members are encouraged to schedule their meetings on the master calendar posted in the Common Room.

 

USE OF THE COMMON ROOM BY ATTENDERS OR OUTSIDE GROUPS

 

When the Meeting receives a request for the use of the Common Room from an attender or a non-profit outside group this request should be forwarded to the Clerk of the Common Room Committee.

 

The Common Room Committee will then consider the application and if it is determined by the committee that the requested use is a suitable use of the room, that the aims and principals of the group are compatible with Friends principals, that adequate safe guards and oversight can be put in place then approval will be granted. Those using the Common Room may not charge an admission fee or ask for a donation of any one present.

 

MEMBERSHIP

Attenders are reminded that they are welcome to seek Membership in the Third Haven Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. Reading Faith and Practice is an essential step in understanding Quaker principles. Copies are available at the meeting. Discussions with members are encouraged . 

 

Those desiring membership should begin the process by sending a letter of request to the Meeting clerk. This is followed by a meeting with a Clearness Committee and submission of the request to the Meeting for Business.

 

 

WEDDINGS AT THIRD HAVEN MEETING

 

Application for a wedding under the care of the meeting should be addressed to the Clerk of meeting, who forwards it to Overseers committee, who will conduct the clearness process.

 

Application for a wedding not under the care of the meeting should be addressed to the Overseers and the Common Room committees. The meeting will appoint a member who will be  a Friendly Presence to review the couple's plans and to ensure that the service is conducted in an appropriate manner.

 

WEDDING FEES

 

Under the care of the Meeting         No Fee

 

Not under the care of the Meeting

 

    Individuals with Meeting ties             Fee Negotiable

 

    Non-members  - Need to consult with Clerk of Property & Grounds. Fee adjusted depending upon facilities usage

            (advance deposit is customary)

 

 

MEMORIAL SERVICES AND BURIALS

 

Application for burial or memorial service under the care of the meeting should be addressed to the Clerk of meeting, who will forward it to the Burial Committee (clerks of the meeting, overseers, and property and grounds committees)

 

Memorial Service or Burial Fees

 

· Members No Fee

· Non-members with current or historic meeting connections Fee $300

· wall plaque Fee $100

 

Each request will be given individual consideration. All gravestones and plaques should be of the same size and style as those which have been used and should be approved by the Burial Committee. Meeting will appoint a member to ensure that the service is conducted in an appropriate manner.