Room Rentals
We believe in supporting the community and the arts.
That is why we at St Andrew’s are making our spaces available to the public for rental. If you have an event, we have a space for it! Whether it’s a concert, rehearsal, meeting, seminar - even karate or cooking lessons! - St Andrew’s can provide the facilities you need.
We are looking to welcome both short-term rentals and long-term partnerships! Here are some examples of the types of events and partnerships we can accomodate:
Short-term rentals:
Concerts, recitals, art showings
Weddings, dinners, family and milestone celebrations
Meetings, seminars, training sessions
Craft and bake sales, community events
Long-term partnerships:
Other congregations
Rehearsals, music lessons
Therapists, counsellors
Sports practice, lessons, fitness classes
Please have a look at our available rooms below. We cannot wait to be the venue for your event!
Scroll down to see our spaces!
Our Spaces
Covenant Chapel
Covenant Chapel
Newly renovated performance venue in an intimate setting
Ideal space for smaller concerts, recitals, rehearsal space, music lessons, intimate weddings, art showing. Also, can be set up with tables and chairs for an inspiring meeting space.
Fully equipped with AV equipment, white board, Wi-Fi
Comfortable, flexible seating, tables available, set up as needed, small kitchen nearby
Young Chang parlour grand piano & electric keyboard on stage (use of piano requires permission, can only be moved by staff)
Sacred space for other congregations
Fully accessible including stage, building access and washrooms nearby, air conditioned
Room Capacity 60 to 70 seated, 30 to 40 at tables, 1290 Sqft
Main Sanctuary
Main Sanctuary
Beautiful historic sanctuary - large event space ideal for:
Concerts, Recitals, large weddings
Casavant organ and Yamaha grand piano (use of organ and piano requires permission, piano can only be moved by staff)
Fully equipped with AV equipment for live-streaming, projectors/ screens, microphones
Main floor fully accessible
Room Capacity
Capacity seats 670 - Main floor 422, Balcony 248
Elizabeth Room
Elizabeth Room
Meeting space, with commercial kitchen adjacent
Suitable for:
Community groups, dinners, celebrations
Training sessions, group meetings
Equipped with AV equipment, TV monitors, microphones
Carpeted, Tables and chairs available
Room Capacity
80 to 100 at tables, 1596 sqft
Iona Hall / Gym
Iona Hall / Gym
Church Hall available for larger groups
Suitable for:
Wedding reception, milestone birthday / anniversary celebrations
Craft / bake sales, community events
Suitable as a gym for:
Basketball, floor hockey, pickleball, karate, children’s programming, fitness classes
Various table and seating options available
Adjacent commercial kitchen available for rent
Room Capacity:
200-240 chairs or 125 at tables, accessible, 43 x 62 ft
Heather Room
Heather Room
Suitable for:
Meetings, small lunches/dinners, family gatherings, wedding & baby showers
Prep space for weddings
Small kitchen adjacent
AV equipment available
Carpeted space with couches/chairs or meeting set-up with tables/chairs
Accessible with washrooms nearby
Room Capacity - Capacity 30 to 40 (standing capacity) or 20 seated, 768 sqft
Commercial Kitchen
Commercial Kitchen
Suitable for:
Cooking lessons
Meal preparation for functions in Elizabeth Room and Iona Hall
Chefs/Bakers looking for kitchen space
Fully equipped with gas and electric stoves, dishwasher
Room Capacity
8 to 10, accessible, 735 sqft
Fully Accessible and Inclusive
Our building is fully wheelchair-accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
Downtown Location
Queen and Weber Sts in downtown Kitchener, close to LRT, buses and with onsite parking.
Affordable and Community-minded
Our fee structure is geared toward supporting the arts, community groups and non-profits.
Sacred Space
Our chapel and sanctuary can be used for religious or spiritual gatherings including weddings.
Kitchen Facilities
Kitchen facilities available for large dinners or a smaller kitchen for light snacks.
St Andrew’s is located in the heart of Kitchener on the corner of Weber and Queen, with nearby access to public transportation and plenty of parking!
Recommended parking:
Metered Street Parking on Roy St
Center in the Square Parking Lot
Kitchener Public Library Parking Garage
Duke Street Parking Garage
For weekend parking, the following locations are available free of charge and are closest to the church:
Center in the square (lot 19B) 101 Queen St N
King St E (lot 23) 201 King St E
Otto St (lot 14) 172 Frederick St
Insurance Requirements
All groups are required to obtain insurance for events at St Andrew’s. Proof of a minimum of $5,000,000 of liability and abuse insurance is required prior to the event. Users of our facility accept full risk and responsibility for the actions and control of anyone participating in your group’s activities.
If you are unsure about the best ways to obtain event insurance, here are some options:
Instant Risk Coverage (provided by HUB Insurance & The United Church of Canada)
Duuo (provided by Co-Operators)
Have questions about our spaces? Email executive.assistant@standrewskw.com or call 519-578-4430 for more information!
The church reserves the right to refuse access when the renter’s aims and goals do not match the ethics of the Presbyterian Church of Canada.