Front View

Sanctuary

Atherton Hall

South Grounds

Overview

Welcome to Countryside Church! We offer a combination of long term, cost-share rentals as well as short term and one-time use rentals. Whether you're looking for a facility to host a commitment ceremony, wedding, or family party, Countryside Church is a beautiful place that will complement your special event. If you are searching for a new home for your school or day care business, we offer longer term rentals with special rates based on overall requirements. Photos of the grounds and facility along with a rate card and Building Use Policies are available to you to help you research the use of our facility.

Inside the Facility

Our main sanctuary seats 260 people and our social hall, Atherton Hall, has capacity of 230-250 people. A full kitchen is accessible from Atherton Hall and the Sanctuary. We also have a conference room as well as multiple single and double-sized class rooms with flexible congurations of tables and chairs. For a more relaxed setting, we have meeting rooms that are configured with couches. There are restrooms with changing tables as well as drinking fountains. The entire facility and grounds are handicapped accessible.

Parking

Parking availabillity and access to the church is very good with ample parking available in both the church parking lot (75 parking spaces) and the Palatine Park District parking lot which is adjacent and connected to the church parking lot (over 125 parking spaces). Handicapped parking spaces are located in the church lot.

 Public Transportation

Optional Services

Aside from the physical facility, Countryside Church offers a number of optional resources that are available for rental: 2 pianos (including a Steinway Grand Piano ), mobile television and VCR setups, professional sound system with recording capability, as well as tables and chairs. We can also provide or refer you to ministers, musicians or catering services, if you like.

Rental Planning Resources:

• Facilities Available for Rent (see photos and descriptions below)
• Room Reservation Form
• Rental Rates Card
• Building Use Policies Document
• Calendar - Call the church office administrator at (847) 359-8440 extension 1 for assistance with room availability.

Grounds View

Countryside Church - front view & Narthex/entry views The grounds at Countryside Church include a rock path and gardens around the entire facility. The south side of grounds are a lovely place to conduct an outdoor ceremony, memorial service, or performance.

Sanctuary & Kitchen

		Sanctuary Seating Capacity: 260 people Optional: Steinway Grand Piano and professional grade audio/visual systems
	Kitchen Amenities include: Industrial Coffee (or Hot Water) Machines 2 Stoves/Ovens 2 Refrigerators Double Sink Dishwasher Stainless steel preparation table

Atherton Hall & Stokes Rm

	Atherton Hall Capacity of 230-250 people Yamaha Piano and professional grade Audio/Visual equipment are available
	Stokes Room Type: Conference Room Seating capacity of 8-10 people Leather Chairs Sink and counter

Rooms 1-10 and Music Practice Room

Room 1 Type: Single Room Capacity of 12-15 people Sink and counter   Room 2 Type: Single Room Capacity of 12-15 people   Room 3 Type: Single Room Capacity of 12-15 people Sink and counter   Room 4 Type: Conversation Room Capacity of 12-15 people Seating Type: Couches Sink and counter   Room 5 Type: Conversation Room Capacity of 12-15 people Seating Type: Couches Sink and counter   Room 6 Type: Conversation Room Capacity of 12-15 people Seating Type: Couches Sink and counter   Room 7 Type: Single Room Capacity of 12-15 people Sink and counter   Rooms 9 and/or 10 Type: Double Room Capacity of 20-30 people Has a sliding partition wall to divide the space into 2 rooms Sink and counter space in each room Tables, Chairs, Audio/Visual Equipment available for a fee   Music Practive Room Type: Double Room with Piano Capacity of 20-30 people