POLICIES OF THIRD HAVEN

 

The meetinghouses are places of worship and historic treasures. 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

The following conditions apply to the use of the Common Room whether by a member, attender or an outside group.

The Common Room is available for use by the following with no fee or application.
Meeting committees and activities.
Member's functions incl. 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 by attenders and non-profit 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 principles of the group are compatible with Friends principles, 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 to anyone present

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MEMBERSHIP

Attenders are reminded that they are welcome to seek Membership in the Religious Society of Friends, Third Haven Monthly Meeting. Reading Faith and Practice is a useful step in understanding Quaker principles, as are discussions with members. Those desiring membership 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. Third Haven welcomes new members!

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WEDDINGS

Application for wedding under the care of the meeting goes first to the Clerk of meeting, who forwards it to Overseers committee, who will conduct the clearness process.

Application for wedding not under the care of the meeting may be made to the Overseers and the Common Room committees. The meeting will appoint a member to review the couple's plans to insure that the service is conducted in an appropriate manner.

WEDDING FEES
Under the care of the Meeting - No Fee
Individuals with Meeting ties (not under care) - Fee Negotiable
Non-members not under care of Meeting - Fee $500

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MEMORIAL SERVICES AND BURIALS

Application for burial or memorial service under the care of the meeting goes first to the Clerk of meeting, who forwards it to the Burial Committee.

MEMBERS MEMORIAL SERVICES or BURIAL - 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.